Category Archives: Vernon
Vernon reduces fees for development, other permits
People wishing to build on or modify their properties will have fewer fees to pay moving forward.At the regular meeting Monday, March 24, Vernon City Council approved amendments to the Fees and Charge...
Mar 26, 2025
Lumby second degree murder case going straight to trial
The accused in a second degree murder case will be heading to trial.The case against Vitali Stefanski, charged in the death of his ex-wife, Tatjana Stefanksi, was due to proceed with a preliminary inq...
Mar 26, 2025
UPDATE: Collision on Highway 6 the result of a cyclist losing control
-- Update -- The collision on the highway through Coldstream Tuesday reportedly occurred when a cyclist lost control and crashed into a vehicle.Vernon RCMP were dispatched to the scene of the crash on...
Mar 25, 2025
Consumer carbon tax in B.C. to be eliminated in April
The consumer carbon tax in British Columbia is being eliminated.The B.C. Government will introduce legislation Monday, March 31, to remove the consumer carbon tax effective April 1. This will align wi...
Mar 25, 2025
Vernon Jazz Club looking to expand liquor service hours
The jazz club in downtown Vernon is looking to expand its capability for hosting events.The Vernon Jazz Club applied to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch to change it's liquor service from the...
Mar 25, 2025
Approval granted for cricket pitch in Vernon
Cricketers will have a place to play in the North Okanagan.At the regular meeting Monday, March 24, Vernon city council was presented with a proposal to approve the installation of a cricket pitch at ...
Mar 25, 2025
Best year ever for Valentine's for Mexico!
One of our favourite events to emcee A record year for Valentines for Mexico with $64,860 raised!!!! All money raised goes to support orphanages and families in Mexico and Cuba. Each year, a portion o...
Mar 25, 2025
Vernon not pursuing supportive housing impact study
A proposal to review the impacts supportive housing and social programs have on neighbouring businesses and residents will not go ahead, though did spark a lively debate in the council chambers.At the...
Mar 25, 2025
Vernon's affordable housing stock to hit 1,000 units
Low and middle income families and individuals will continue to see affordable housing open up in Vernon.A report to City Council stated the affordable housing stock was projected to grow by roughly 2...
Mar 24, 2025
Correction: Guilty verdict in Vernon assault with a weapon case
A man on trial in an assault with a weapon case was found guilty of all three counts.In Vernon Provincial Court on Monday, Dale Babiy was found guilty after a trial on one count of assault with a weap...
Mar 24, 2025
