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Category Archives: Vernon

Car crash near optometry office
Emergency officials responded to a car crash along 28 A Street and 38 Avenue at around 5:30 p.m. this afternoon. The crash was involving a grey van and a black pick up truck near the parking lot for V...
Jul 30, 2019
Trails closed after fatal accident
An Alberta man has died after falling from a trail in the Shuswap. RCMP in Sicamous say the man's body was found Monday at the bottom of a steep cliff on the Creek Falls Trail in the Columbia Shuswap ...
Corey Fischer Jul 30, 2019
Council raises a stink about public washrooms
A couple members of council raised a stink at Monday's council meeting as they prepared to vote on a new public washroom between Nature's Fare and Safeway. Coun. Akbal Mund stated while he thinks publ...
Jul 30, 2019
Funds to protect water source from fires
One of the main sources for Greater Vernon's drinking water will be the focus of fire prevention efforts.The Regional District of North Okanagan has received a provincial grant for $146,235 to create ...
Jul 30, 2019
Noon hour crash
Update The crash scene is now clear and 33 Street is back open to traffic. Vernon Fire Rescue confirms a group of elderly seniors were involved in the crash. BC Ambulance arrived on scene to speak to ...
Corey Fischer Jul 30, 2019
HomeSense to open next month
HomeSense has announced the opening date for its new store in north Vernon. Located at Smart Centre in Vernon on 24th Street, the new store will have over 18,000 square feet full of home decor and fur...
Corey Fischer Jul 30, 2019
Arguments about landscaping costs heat up in Turtle Mountain
It was a neighbourhood versus the city, and after a long heated discussion, Vernon council voted to ask staff to bring forward a design plan for residents and council to approve for Turtle Mountain Bo...
Jul 30, 2019
Council puts a stop to cannabis retail store applications
It appears those wanting to try their hands at applying to open a cannabis retail store in the City of Vernon will have to wait -- at least for now. City council voted to prohibit any additional canna...
Jul 29, 2019
Grant sparks FireSmart programs
The Regional District of North Okanagan will use a provincial grant to reduce the fire risk in certain areas, and educate residents on fire-smarting their properties.RDNO has received $100,000 from th...
Jul 29, 2019
Could park fatal lead to safety changes?
It's too soon to say if a man's death in Kalamalka Provincial Park will lead to new safety measures for visitors in the popular recreation area.A 72-year-old Vernon man was hiking in the park Saturday...
Jul 29, 2019

What Matters

Charger rollout
Phased approach planned for EV chargers at Vernon ALC
Apr 24, 2026
Secondary Dwellings
Coldstream considering more housing on agricultural lands
Apr 24, 2026
Wildfire Risks
Okanagan's Fire Danger Rating already up to Moderate
Apr 23, 2026
Structure Fire Response
VFRS undertaking annual structure fire training
Apr 23, 2026
Beaver Lake and Vernon Creek Watershed Improvements
Lake Country taking action to support water management, flows at area watershed
Apr 22, 2026