Category Archives: Vernon

Vernon Fire Rescue is updating its equipment with the arrival of two new fire trucks.A fire engine will perform a dual function, replacing a 34-year-old engine and a 17-year-old rescue truck, while a ...

A Vernon physiotherapist facing a number of sexual assault charges is expected to enter guilty pleas in court later this month.Stephen Witvoet was in Vernon provincial court Wednesday, and indicated a...

Global News is making some news of its own by helping future journalists at Okanagan College.The news and current affairs network has presented a $10,000 cheque to establish two annual awards supporti...

It was a record response for the 18th annual North Okanagan United Way Drive Thru Breakfast at the Vernon Lodge Thursday morning. Marianne Dahl, Marketing and Events Manager with the United Way, says ...

A Vernon-North Okanagan RCMP officer will be walking nearly 239 km to raise awareness and reduce the stigma around PTSD and occupational stress injuries (OCI) among first responders. Sgt. Rob Farrer w...

Wild fruit trees along popular trails in the Greater Vernon area may get chopped because of infestation concerns.In a report to the board, Regional District of North Okanagan staff say the concerns st...

Voters in the North Okanagan-Shuswap riding will have five candidates to choose from for the upcoming federal election.The candidate lists were made final in all 338 ridings today.The local field incl...

A man accused of causing a fire that destroyed a 7-Eleven in Salmon Arm, has been ordered to stand trial.Thirty-nine-year-old Kenneth LaForge is facing four charges including two of arson and one of m...

Motorists may experience travel delays this week as construction continues on 48th Avenue between Highway 97 and 29th Street. The work is part of the City's investment in infrastructure and active tra...

A mediator will try to find common ground between the District of Coldstream and its unionized workers.The B.C. Labour Relations Board has appointed a mediator to the dispute that saw talks break down...