Category Archives: Vernon
Sovereign Lake Nordic Club receives $25,000
The Sovereign Lake Nordic Club got a funding boost thanks to a $25,000 contribution from the Regional District of North Okanagan. Amanda Shatzko, director for Electoral Area "C", presented the cheque ...
Jul 26, 2019
Historic military vehicles on display
The pubic is invited to check out some historical military vehicles at the Vernon Cadet Camp this weekend.The Western Command Military Vehicle Historical Society will have up to ten restored military ...
Jul 26, 2019
Funds needed to support horses involved in cruelty investigation
The BC SPCA has issued an urgent call for donations after care for a group of horses seized as part of an animal cruelty investigation near Vernon has now exceeded $70,000."The animals have been in a ...
Jul 26, 2019
Car goes airborne in afternoon crash
A man was transported to hospital following a bizarre crash Thursday afternoon. Shawn Hannigan witnessed the crash just before 3 p.m. and told Vernon Matters the man was travelling along Okanagan Land...
Jul 25, 2019
Real estate broker fined thousands for misconduct
An Okanagan real estate broker has been fined $10,000 after admitting professional misconduct for three incidents, two of which were tied to property dealings in Vernon. Nadine Westgate, managing brok...
Jul 25, 2019
Update: Biker injured in Highway 1 crash
Update 12:03 p.m.The highway has reopened.--A multi vehicle crash on the highway in Salmon Arm is causing traffic disruptions.It took place at the intersection of Highway 1 and Highway 97B, with polic...
Jul 25, 2019
Musical flash mob at farmers market
People at the farmers market this morning were in for a little treat as members of the Brentwood Imperial Youth Band from Essex England took over the Farmers Market to perform. The young band members ...
Jul 25, 2019
MP wants feds to declare RCMP Day
The local Member of Parliament is calling on the federal government to act outside the normal process to formally recognize Feb. 1 as Royal Canadian Mountain Police Day.Mel Arnold said that would allo...
Jul 25, 2019
Okanagan Military Tattoo event takes place this weekend
Get ready for music, dancing, and marching at the sixth annual Okanagan Military Tattoo in Vernon. The event will feature senior military veterans passing the torch to the younger generation, as part ...
Jul 25, 2019
Chamber calls for tax to be scrapped
The Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce is calling on the province to eliminate the Employers Health Tax, or change it to minimize the impact on businesses and non-profits.Vice president Krystin Kempto...
Jul 25, 2019

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Secondary Dwellings
Coldstream considering more housing on agricultural lands
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Wildfire Risks
Okanagan's Fire Danger Rating already up to Moderate
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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