Category Archives: Vernon

The RCMP have arrested a suspect following an armed robbery in Enderby Monday in which the man took off with the till after failing to open the cash drawer.The unnamed man is also suspected of involve...

The federal government's protection of Canadian lakes and waterways against aquatic invasive species is inadequate, according to a report tabled in the House of Commons Monday by a group of MPs. The C...

Greater Vernon politicians are hoping to soon meet with the province's Arts and Culture Minister Lisa Beare to lobby for financial support for a new cultural centre."If you don't ask, you don't get," ...

The city of Vernon is responding to critics after the federal government announced that the city has been chosen to take part in a federal immigration pilot program. Kevin Poole, manager of economic d...

Members of the Vernon-North Okanagan RCMP are urging Grade 12 graduates to celebrate a dry grad. The detachment is offering its congratulations to the students and reminding them drinking alcohol unde...

The College of Physical Therapists of B.C. are examining the allegations against a Vernon physiotherapist charged with four counts of sexual assault. Stephen Witvoet was arrested June 10 and released ...

It will be all about the veterans at this year's Okanagan Military Tattoo in Vernon.Organizers say over 550 performers will take part in the event, with a special tribute to the veterans to commemorat...

UPDATE:North Okanagan RCMP say Highway 6 has been cleared of logs and remains open to drivers.___Emergency crews are on scene after a logging truck lost a load of logs along Highway 6 between Lumby an...

A fire in a mobile home in Okanagan Landing Sunday was probably electrical although fire investigators continue to review the scene, according to Vernon Fire Rescue deputy chief Dwight Seymour."It was...

The Vernon & District Canadian Mental Health Association says they are over 57 per cent through their goal of raising $60,000 for local mental health initiatives. "We are grateful for the continue...