Category Archives: Vernon

4H competitions have been a staple at the IPE for years and years, and one thing is for sure the bond between the animals and competitors is hard to beat. Vernon Matters spoke to some local 4H competi...

A vehicle on fire has been slowing down long weekend traffic south of Vernon.Vernon Matters has learned a car is on fire in the south bound lane, about five kilometres south of the Predator Ridge turn...

You might say it's a 'sign' of the times.North Okanagan Sign Solutions has been bought by Printech Printing Corp. and the Pretium Group, both based in Vernon.Printech is owned and operated by Rob Morr...

It could have been a whole lot worse.That's the comment from BX-Swan Lake Fire Chief Bill Wacey after a vehicle, broken down on the side of Highway 97, was rear-ended by another vehicle going at highw...

A signed petition with 120 signatures has been delivered to Vernon city council from seniors and management living and working in the downtown core. The petition was sparked by residents living inside...

RCMP have seized what they believe is stolen property in Vernon and now officers are trying to find the rightful owner or owners.Acting on a tip, police arrested a man Thursday morning in the 5200 blo...

Conservation officers in the Okanagan are reporting a spike in raccoon encounters with pets. Chris Doyle, Deputy Chief with the B.C. Conservation Officer Service, said a recent attack occurred when a ...

It is a prize that everyone can use: Free groceries for a year. Because of that, thousands of people entered the contest to mark the launch of Vernon's exciting new website VernonMatters.ca, powered b...

Tolko Industries has received recognition for its efforts in aboriginal relations.The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business has awarded the Vernon-based forest products company bronze-level standin...

School speed zones will be back in effect next Tuesday.That means speed limits of 30 km-h in school zones from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m on school days.Vernon North Okanagan RCMP say they will be out in the zon...