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Category Archives: Vernon

Caravan Farm Theatre Fires Up Walk of Terror
Fiery, artistic, dreamy, dark, and daring are just some of the words to describe what Halloween revelers can expect when Caravan Farm Theatre hosts its 16th annual Walk of Terror. This year's event wi...
Oct 13, 2019
RCMP employees recognized for their service
RCMP have presented long-service medals, special awards, and commendation's to over 40 peace officers, civilian member employees, and public service employees at a ceremony held in Kelowna.Dignitaries...
Oct 13, 2019
Museum looks to attract more visitors with new hours
The current opening hours at the Greater Vernon Museum and Archives will soon be history.The community facility in the City of Vernon complex has announced new hours starting next week, aimed at getti...
Oct 12, 2019
Ask Vernon: 2019 Federal Election
With advanced polling now open, Vernon Matters took to the streets to find out what residents have to say about the 2019 Federal Election.General voting day is on Monday, Oct. 21. Greater Vernon resid...
Oct 11, 2019
Okanagan lawyer weighs in on recent distracted driving cases
Don't touch the phone and keep it secure is an Okanagan lawyer's advice following recent distracted driving cases that have been taking over the headlines the past few weeks.Defence Lawyer Joe Gordon ...
Oct 11, 2019
Federal election advance polls open
Voting has started for Canada's 43rd general election.Advance polls are being held from today until Monday around the country.Check the voting card you received in the mail to find out where you vote....
Oct 11, 2019
'So far, so good:' Mayor comments on impact of alleged terror group supporter in Enderby
Enderby's mayor says concerns about an alleged ISIS supporter living in the community have subsided.Greg McCune says 38-year-old Othman Hamdan has been living in RDNO Electoral Area F, which is outsid...
Oct 11, 2019
Beyond the Politics: Harwinder Sandhu, NDP candidate, North Okanagan-Shuswap riding
Beyond the Politics takes an up-close and personal look at the five North Okanagan-Shuswap candidates running in the federal election, October 21. The purpose of these stories by respected local journ...
Oct 11, 2019
Options to improve highway traffic put to public
The Ministry of Transportation will be outlining options for highway improvements in the Enderby/Splatsin area at an open house later this month.Ministry staff will be on hand to answer questions and ...
Oct 10, 2019
Vernon Secondary School receives new tools thanks to local vintage car club
Students enrolled in auto shop programs at Vernon Secondary School have some new tools and supplies thanks to a donation from the North Okanagan Vintage Car Club of Canada. The organization donated ne...
Oct 10, 2019

What Matters

12 hectare blaze
Wildfire near Chase controlled
1h ago
Charger rollout
Phased approach planned for EV chargers at Vernon ALC
Apr 24, 2026
Secondary Dwellings
Coldstream considering more housing on agricultural lands
Apr 24, 2026
Wildfire Risks
Okanagan's Fire Danger Rating already up to Moderate
Apr 23, 2026
Structure Fire Response
VFRS undertaking annual structure fire training
Apr 23, 2026