Category Archives: Vernon
Best in sports honoured at Tim Hortons Awards
Jagger Williamson called it a "true honour," and "a cherry on the top" of his B.C. Hockey League career.The retiring Vernon Vipers captain was presented with the Athlete of the Year award at the 26th ...
Jun 13, 2019
Bear complaints on the rise
The B.C. Conservation Officer Service says calls about human-bear conflicts in the province this spring are far higher than normal.Deputy chief Chris Doyle said there was 3,826 calls for black bears i...
Jun 13, 2019
Unused medications focus of Vernon program
If you've got any old medications around your house, now is the time to round them up and properly get rid of them.July is Unused Medication Return Month, and the Vernon branch of the Canadian Mental ...
Jun 13, 2019
RCMP investigating suspicious vehicle fire
A small Ford Ranger pickup truck was engulfed in flames early Thursday morning, prompting an investigation by the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP.The fire occurred along 20th Street and 42nd Avenue. Police...
Jun 13, 2019
Update: Farm worker injured at orchard
UPDATE:A farm worker was airlifted to treatment after an incident at a Coldstream orchard this morning.Coldstream Fire Chief Dave Sturgeon says a tractor rolled over on Coldstream Creek Road and the w...
Jun 13, 2019
ACNO fundraiser looks to support local artists in the North Okanagan
Live painters, musicians, and models will showcase their talents at Paddlewheel Hall for a summer solstice fundraiser put on by the Arts Council of the North Okanagan. The event takes place June 21, 2...
Jun 13, 2019
Man sent to hospital following car crash
A middle-aged man has been transported to hospital after a two- vehicle car crash. The incident occurred along 27 Street and 43 Avenue at approximately 8 p.m. Wednesday. A green Dodge Caravan and a ma...
Jun 12, 2019
Coldstream proceeds with road upgrades
Coldstream council gave the green light to $1.2 million in road maintenance projects for this year."It is recommended that we proceed with the construction of Briar Drive, Middleton Drive, Juniper Dri...
Jun 12, 2019
Pedestrian hit by vehicle
There was another vehicle-pedestrian collision in Vernon on 30th Street across from the downtown fire station and the RCMP detachment.Fire Chief Dave Lind said Fire Rescue and police were on scene wit...
Jun 12, 2019
College of Physical Therapists of B.C. 'taking action' on local physiotherapist charged with sex assault
The board responsible for regulating physical therapists in B.C said disciplinary action is on the way for Steve Witvoet, the Vernon physiotherapist charged with two counts of sexual assault."I can co...
Jun 12, 2019
