Category Archives: Vernon
Vernon's first legal pot shop expected to open Canada Day
Vernon's first provincially approved cannabis store is expected to open its doors to the public on Canada Day, according to a news release. The store, called Spirit Leaf is located along 2500 54th Ave...
Jun 28, 2019
Vernon fire crews douse car fire
Vernon fire crews worked to put out a car fire early this afternoon, after an older beige Ford sedan went up in smoke. The fire occurred across the street from Vernon Optometry on 39 Ave. and 28 St. (...
Jun 28, 2019
Sports, music and fun in Vernon
Hundreds of sports and music lovers are arriving in Vernon, ready for four days of fun.The 35th annual Funtastic Festival takes place at the DND grounds in south Vernon, with over 200 mixed slo-pitch ...
Jun 28, 2019
Boil water notice rescinded
Residents in Vernon living under a boil water notice have some good news coming into the long weekend Greater Vernon Water and Interior Health have recinded the boil water notice after testing indicat...
Jun 28, 2019
Vernon family pleading for return of stolen necklace
A Vernon family is desperately pleading for the return of a necklace that contains the ashes of their deceased son. According to the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP, the necklace was stolen out of the fami...
Jun 28, 2019
Vernon physiotherapist accused of sex assault facing 10 new charges
The Crown approved 10 new sex assault charges this week in addition to the previous four against 47-year-old Stephen Witvoet.He is accused of sexually assaulting 14 people between 2009 and 2016. The B...
Jun 28, 2019
Canada Day will end with bang
Kin Beach on Okanagan Lake will again be the site for fireworks to cap off Canada Day celebrations in Vernon. Craftsman Collision is back as the title sponsor for a fourth straight year, with the show...
Jun 28, 2019
Drivers urged to be aware of wildlife on roads
A local wildlife expert says this is the time of year when drivers have to be particularly careful watching for deer and other wildlife on roads.Pete Wise of Wise Wildlife Control Services said three ...
Jun 28, 2019
Time running out to pay tax bill
Line-ups have become common at Vernon City Hall - and other municipal offices - this time of year.Residents are rushing-in to pay their civic tax bills which are due by July 2 to avoid a penalty.Manag...
Jun 27, 2019
VSS gets local edge in school rankings
Vernon Secondary is the top ranked school from the Vernon School District in the latest report card on B.C. secondary schools by the Fraser Institute.The organization bases its rankings on student res...
Jun 27, 2019
