Category Archives: Vernon
WorkSafeBC reminding workers about the dangers of too much sun
With temperatures sizzling, WorkSafe BC is reminding employers and workers to stay safe while out in the sun in order to reduce their risk of developing heat stroke or heat exhaustion. "Outdoor work i...
Aug 06, 2019
Developer halts Highlands of East Hill
Plans for a major new residential development on the former McMechan reservoir site in Vernon, have been put on hold by the developer.Vernon Reservoir Development Ltd. (VRD) has posted a notice on its...
Aug 06, 2019
Restaurant announces opening date
Vernon will have a new national restaurant brand opening next week.Cora Breakfast and Lunch - which bills itself as Canada's largest restaurant chain specializing in breakfast and lunch - will open at...
Aug 06, 2019
Prolific offender sent to prison
Sentencing has been held for a Vernon man who broke into a home and stole some items while the residents were sleeping.26 year old Sheldon Veness pled guilty to break and enter with intent, theft of a...
Aug 06, 2019
Vernon Recreation dealing with ‘unprecedented’ medical leave
Greater Vernon Recreation is dealing with an 'unprecedented' and 'unanticipated' number of staff on sick leave. Director of Recreation Services, Doug Ross, confirmed they are dealing with an unusual n...
Aug 06, 2019
Challenging the stigma around naloxone
There is no doubt in James McGayghey's mind, he would be dead if his friend did not have a naloxone kit and know how to use it. James had a near-fatal overdose when the drugs he was going to use were ...
Aug 05, 2019
Busy start to long weekend for search teams
Search and Rescue volunteers could be in for a busy B.C. Day long weekend if Friday is any indication.Central Okanagan Search and Rescue was called out by RCMP at 5:30 Friday morning to help locate a ...
Aug 03, 2019
'Careless act' appears to have sparked fire near homes
It appears someone setting off fireworks may have sparked a grass fire that led to a major call-out for both the Vernon and Coldstream fire departments overnight.Vernon Fire Chief David Lind said at a...
Aug 03, 2019
Fire on west side of Kal Lake dealt with
A new wildfire on the west side of Kalamalka Lake is no longer a concern. The small fire was reported today on Highridge Road, north of Kekuli Bay Provincial Park. "We had one BCWS officer respond bas...
Aug 02, 2019
Wetter July for first time since 2010
Vernon's weather in July was wetter than normal for the first time in almost a decade.Environment Canada says 52.5 millimetres of rain fell over the month, higher than the normal 45.6 mm, the first ti...
Aug 02, 2019
