Category Archives: Vernon

Update: BC Hydro says Monday's power outage, affecting 2,200 customers, was caused by vandalism."This was the result of someone interfering with our equipment," said a company statement."In this case,...

A small wildfire has been discovered burning south of Lumby, three kilometres from Nicklen Road.The BC Wildfire Service said the cause of the fire is not yet known and it remains at just .01 hectares ...

The Regional District of North Okanagan's plan to ban single-use plastics could face some hurdles after a B.C Court of Appeal ruling against the city of Victoria. The court ruled against the city and ...

The City of Vernon will be closing 34th Street between 30th Avenue and 31st Avenue this Wednesday (July 17) from 7:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. to install a new sanitary manhole in the roadway. There will be ...

The first ever Vernon RibFest is getting positive reviews from organizers.The three-day event featuring professional ribbers and music, was held July 5 to 7 at the Rec Centre Complex and put on by the...

The District of Coldstream is taking action to combat speeders.Council has approved spending $14,000 for two speed reader signs which will first be used at problem sites on Kalamalka Road.District Adm...

Tickets are now on sale following the Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre Society's first-ever Public Launch Event.The 'free night in the theatre' was held June 24 to showcase the Society's u...

The Armstrong Shamrocks have done it again.The team has won its fifth straight Thompson Okanagan Senior Lacrosse League championship with a 7-2 victory over the Kelowna Raiders in the final at the Nor...

Two UBCO fine arts students have been awarded summer art residencies at the Caetani Cultural Centre, which is located in a historic house in Vernon.A new partnership between UBC Okanagan and Vernon's ...

The Moonlight Movie Tour is back! In partnership with Interior Savings, the Okanagan Boys and Girls Club will be hosting movies from Okanagan Falls to Vernon. People are invited to join in on the fami...