Category Archives: Vernon
Horse college pitched for Vernon area
Efforts are underway to secure land in the North Okanagan for a horse college.The Monashee Valley Agri Park Society is looking to lease at least 10 hectares for the facility which would start out with...
Sep 06, 2019
Hundreds help club celebrate anniversary of facility
A tournament that fell on the one year anniversary of Vernon's pickleball courts, was a "resounding success," according to organizers.The Bannister Honda 'Put Your Paddle to the Medal' sanctioned tour...
Sep 06, 2019
Enderby demands safety reforms in wake of release of alleged ISIS supporter
Municipal leaders say residents in Enderby are "shocked and frustrated" about the decision by federal immigration and legal officials to release an alleged supporter of the terror group ISIS in the ru...
Sep 06, 2019
Suspicious vehicle flees break-in scene
RCMP are looking for suspects after a suspicious vehicle fled during a suspected break and enter at a business compound on 25th Avenue in Vernon.Police say an officer had to jump out of the way of the...
Sep 05, 2019
Local MP issues rebuke of court decision on Enderby's alleged ISIS supporter
A security risk to Canada and a liar.That's how North Okanagan Shuswap MP Mel Arnold views Othman Hamdan who is expected to live in Enderby with his bondsperson after a federal court upheld his releas...
Sep 05, 2019
Spallumcheen residents launch petition against access road for adventure park
A nine-page petition signed by over 100 residents has been sent to the Township of Spallumcheen against the use of Eagle Rock Road as an access route to the proposed Wood Mountain Adventure Park. Peti...
Corey Fischer Sep 05, 2019
Pot shop caught in crosshairs of policy change to be reconsidered
A Vernon cannabis retail store stuck in limbo because of two recent cannabis policy changes may get a second chance. Vernon city council voted to reconsider the application for Vernon Cannabis Store L...
Sep 05, 2019
Update: Police identify person of interest in damage to hatchery
UpdateRCMP are thanking the public and media for their assistance in identifying a person of interest in an North Okanagan mischief investigation.Police issues images of a man who may have been involv...
Sep 05, 2019
Finalists announced for Chamber Business Awards
We now know the finalists for the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce's 2019 Business Excellence Awards. The top three finalists in the 11 categories were announced at a reception at the Vernon Perform...
Sep 05, 2019
Volunteers receive national honour
Two Vernon residents will be among 44 people receiving the Sovereign's Medal for volunteers from B.C.'s Lieutenant Governor at a ceremony in Victoria Thursday. The medal recognizes exceptional volunte...
Sep 05, 2019

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