Category Archives: Vernon
School board approves draft complaint process for transportation
The compliant process for parents and students dealing with bus transportation squabbles has become a little clearer.At its board meeting last night, School District 22 approved the draft terms of ref...
Jun 20, 2019
Coffee with a cop
The Vernon North Okanagan RCMP has announced the 'Coffee with a Cop' event will return to the area. 'Coffee with Cop' has been adopted by many law enforcement agencies across North America as a way fo...
Jun 19, 2019
Man arrested after attempting to hide at Upper Room Mission
A 34-year-old man from Calgary is in custody and facing several charges after an alleged break and enter early Wednesday morning. RCMP received two separate calls of possible break and enters in the 2...
Jun 19, 2019
Numbers triple for Bike to Work and School
The City of Vernon reports a big jump in the numbers of those who took part in Bike to Work and School Week this year.From May 27 to June 2, 1,788 riders made 3,156 trips by bicycle, travelling over 6...
Jun 19, 2019
The woman she was always meant to be
At 56, Lee Snelson can confidently say that she is now the woman she was always meant to be. Last month, the local cabinet-maker had her final gender reassignment surgery, completing her transition. W...
Jun 19, 2019
Car fires shock Centennial Drive residents
Residents of Centennial Drive in Vernon are wondering what is going on following car fires, a stabbing and reports of shots fired.One resident of a duplex on the street woke up their neighbour around ...
Jun 19, 2019
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women to be honoured Saturday
Following a 1,200-page national inquiry report on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, groups around the North Okanagan are hosting events Saturday to honour the lives of those affected.In...
Jun 19, 2019
Bears pay a visit to Vernon man's home
A Vernon man got quite the surprise Tuesday afternoon after a family of bears came to visit his home.Blair Peden lives near the lower entrance of the BX Creek Trail. He said it's common to have wildli...
Jun 18, 2019
Thousands attend Sunshine Festival
The Downtown Vernon Association is pleased with the turnout of this year's Sunshine Festival. According to a spokesperson, about 12,000 people showed up to the 25th annual event"The Sunshine Festival ...
Jun 18, 2019
Positive response to Coldstream plans
The District of Coldstream appears to have the support of residents for the future of 16506 Kalamalka Road, just north of Dutch's campground.More than 50 people attended the Monday evening open house ...
Jun 18, 2019
