Category Archives: Vernon
Brief burst of warmth expected to start the spring
The Okanagan could see a bit of a warm spell to kick off the spring.The spring equinox occurred at 2 a.m. Thursday, Mar. 20, and Lisa Erven, a meteorologist with Environment Canada, said the spring ca...
Mar 20, 2025
Lumby man ordered to house arrest following firearm investigation by Canada Border Services
A Lumby man will be forced to spend almost 24 full months on house arrest following an investigation by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).Eric James Canel plead guilty to three firearm-related ...
Mar 20, 2025
Significant snowfall possible on the Coquihalla ahead of the weekend
Environment Canada is warning that snow could fall on the highways connecting the Interior and the coast.The weather agency issued a special weather statement, saying that a pacific frontal system mov...
Mar 20, 2025
Parking and amenities at Kalamalka Lake Park upgraded
Outdoor enjoyers in the North and Central Okanagan will benefit from provincial investments at two local parks.The province upgraded amenities at the Kalamlaka Lake Provincial Park in Coldstream along...
Mar 20, 2025
Dozens of bags filled at annual Community Clean Up
Trash littering Vernon's streets was collected and disposed of as part of the annual Community Clean Up.Put on by Turning Points Collaborative Society, the event saw roughly 25 residents of supportive...
Mar 19, 2025
Vernon offering incentives for going green, furthering youth engagement
As part of Vernon's Climate Action Plan, residents can get some assistance in going green, while also supporting an increase to a popular school program.The city has home energy rebates, provided thro...
Mar 19, 2025
Greater Vernon Chamber named one of the fastest growing agencies in Canada
The local chamber of commerce has been recognized as one of the fastest growing in the nation.The Chamber of Commerce Executives of Canada (CCEC) announced that the Greater Vernon Chamber was ranked a...
Mar 19, 2025
Vernon's street sweeping program ready to fully begin
Street sweepers will be rolling out on Vernon's roads.The city's streets were covered with sand and gravel to keep them safe during snowy conditions over the winter, but with spring weather becoming m...
Mar 19, 2025
Prescribed burn in Vernon rescheduled for Thursday
Local and provincial fire crews will be doing fire mitigation work in Vernon later this week.Vernon Fire Rescue and the B.C. Wildfire Service were scheduled to do a wildfire risk reduction project in ...
Mar 18, 2025
No bench warrant issued for accused in North Okanagan helicopter crash
A warrant was not issued for the man accused in the helicopter crash east of Enderby nearly two years ago.The B.C. Prosecution Service said Vincent Porteous did not appear in Kelowna court as schedule...
Mar 18, 2025
