Category Archives: Vernon

More people have been handing over their keys and putting their foot to the pedal for Bike to Work Week. The City of Vernon says participation for this year's event has been fairly strong. " We've had...

Those hoping to take in the Canada Day fireworks at Polson Park, may be disappointed. According to a staff report, city officials met with the North Okanagan Canada Day Society and determined that the...

It's been another dry month in the Okanagan and the summer is predicted to have above normal temperatures. Environment Canada meteorologist Armel Castellan says Vernon had less than half of its expect...

Downtown businesses expect further challenges in hiring workers and in tech security in 2019 but, overall, a solid year is anticipated, according to the Downtown Vernon Association. The DVA, which rep...

Lightning yesterday afternoon sparked 11 new wildfires in the Kamloops Fire Centre, according to BC Wildfire spokesperson Taylor MacDonald. Most are believed to be spot sized. The closest is by Kealy ...

Okanagan Regional Library has paid tribute to a business leader for his contributions to the relocation and renovation at the Armstrong Library. A meeting room at the library has been dedicated in Dav...

Four women who tragically lost their husbands are now trying to win a documentary contest . Melissa Jacobs lost her husband several years ago, and has wanted to tell a story about widows and their str...

It's not very often that people get shoved in the slammer for having too much fun, but that is exactly what happened at the 6th annual Jail & Bail on Thursday. Local business leaders and politicia...

The man who has made it his mission to clean up the shores of local lakes got quite the surprise on Thursday. Telus donated a brand new paddle board to Aaron Nasipayko so that he can continue his work...

Vernon North Okanagan RCMP are investigating after an attempted stabbing on 32 Avenue. According to witnesses, two men were chasing after each other and one of the men was wielding a long knife. "I he...