Category Archives: Vernon
Advisory lifted on Vernon beach
It's safe to swim at a Vernon beach again.A water quality advisory in effect for the last week at Kin Beach on Okanagan Lake has been lifted.The advisory was put in place due to higher than allowable ...
Jul 12, 2019
Crews respond to car crash
Emergency crews have responded to a two-vehicle car crash. The crash occurred along 27th Street and 41st Avenue at approximately 1:45 p.m. A Ford Lincoln SUV and a blue sedan were involved in the cras...
Jul 12, 2019
High-ranking RCMP officer leaving Vernon detachment
A high-ranking RCMP officer was honored by Vernon city council for his level of service to the community at Monday's council meeting. Insp. Gord Stewart has worked for the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP s...
Jul 12, 2019
Former NHL'er/Viper suits up for Ironman
A former NHL player who now lives in Coldstream, is taking on a grueling challenge to benefit a non-profit organization.Aaron Volpatti, who played in the NHL for six seasons with the Vancouver Canucks...
Jul 12, 2019
Fewer pay taxes on time
Tax deadline day led to lineups at Vernon City Hall, but it wasn't as busy as past years.The city's Manager of Revenue Services Cindy Barker said 86 per cent of property owners paid their bill by the ...
Jul 12, 2019
Canada Post issues apology to woman denied mail because of MMIWG dress
It's a symbol that represents the thousands of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women across Canada, and a local woman is raising awareness about the significance of the red dress after allegedly being...
Jul 12, 2019
Changes coming for museum
The Greater Vernon Museum and Archives has announced a restructuring.Executive director Steve Fleck says the goal is to modernize programming, develop a new vision, and improve its financial position....
Jul 11, 2019
Funds to reduce fire risk
North Okanagan communities will be getting a share of provincial grants to support wildfire risk reduction projects.The province is providing just over a million dollars ($1,059,199) in Community Resi...
Jul 11, 2019
MMA makes return to Vernon
Mixed martial arts fights will make a return to Vernon this summer.City council recently lifted a ban on MMA events in March that was in effect since 2014.Loria Group Entertainment, Mahood MMA and Unt...
Jul 11, 2019
Advisory could be lifted at beach
A water quality advisory remains in effect for Kin Beach in Vernon with an update expected later today.The city and Interior Health issued the advisory for the beach on Okanagan Lake last Friday, reco...
Jul 11, 2019
