Category Archives: Vernon

The Liberal candidate for North Okanagan Shuswap says she was disappointed to see the black and brown face images of Justin Trudeau, but she accepts the Liberal leader's apology, which she calls "sinc...

UpdateThe District of Coldstream is disputing claims made by the union representing its unionized staff after a break down in bargaining.CUPE local 626 members have voted 96 per cent in favour of stri...

The Xerendipity Garden in Polson Park will be closing its doors. The Regional District of North Okanagan will not be renewing the lease for the space, and control and maintenance will revert to the Ci...

School District 22 may be firing up the ignition to cleaner transportation. Last Wednesday, the Board of Education voted to explore purchasing an electric bus.The motion to consider an electric powere...

One person is in custody, and a store is significantly damaged after a downtown Vernon business owner was assaulted Friday, Sept. 20.Police were called just before 11 a.m. for a report of an assault a...

The recorded statement Curtis Sagmoen provided to RCMP after his arrest will be admitted in his trial after a ruling from B.C. Supreme Court Justice Alison Beames.Monday's ruling came after court hear...

The Okanagan Regional Library board has given the green light to a pilot project.It will test a new type of library card where patrons will be able to register online and receive access to electronic ...

The North Okanagan Shuswap School District says all five of its secondary schools now have automatic external defibrillators.The portable devices deliver an electric shock through the chest to the hea...

The new plan for the Greater Vernon Museum is to open it up for more public use with a new schedule.Executive Director Steve Fleck told Vernon Matters that will include evening openings for the first ...

In preparation for the club's 35th Anniversary of the Dream Auction, Kalamalka Rotary began another season of fundraising. The Dream Auction takes place the evening of November 16 and will feature liv...