Category Archives: Vernon
Minister Outlines Federal Plan For Tourism
The federal tourism minister has told North Okanagan business leaders about Ottawa's 60 million dollar investment in the tourism industry over the next two years. Melanie Joly took part in a roundtabl...
May 23, 2019
Former politician, lawyer passes away
A former Coldstream councillor and local lawyer has passed away. Bill Firman was on District council for two terms from 2005 to 2011. "It's no secret when I was there for a couple of terms that I was ...
May 22, 2019
Snowpack at 40 year low
It could be a dry summer in parts of B.C. Provincial officials say the latest snowpack figures show the lowest levels for this time of year in the past 40 years. The levels range from 32% of normal on...
May 22, 2019
Update: Businesses Evacuated After Gas Leak
Update: 3:30 p.m. RCMP have issued details about this morning's incident: "A vehicle was pulling out of a parking spot and hit a gas meter," says Constable Kelly Brett. "No injuries and no MVA (Motor ...
May 22, 2019
Civic Sounds returns to downtown
Civic Sounds will be making a return to downtown Vernon this summer. The free outdoor concert series at Civic Plaza will be held every Thursday evening in July and August. The Downtown Vernon Associat...
May 22, 2019
RDNO looks into organics ban
The Regional District of North Okanagan is taking a closer look at banning organic waste from industry, commercial and institutional (ICI) sources. The board has directed staff to research the feasibi...
May 22, 2019
Support 'overwhelming' for RCMP Appreciation Day
A local movement to proclaim Feb. 1, as RCMP Appreciation Day has garnered significant momentum across the province. Martin Von Holst says the committee received over 1000 petitions from people in sup...
May 22, 2019
Shocked by video; new program in place
A pioneering program in Vernon is being adopted in other parts of B.C. to help children and youth traumatized by sexual or violent assault. Sherry Demetrick, co-executive director of the Archway Socie...
May 22, 2019
Homeless in need of supplies to warm up
With the bitterly cold temperatures blasting through the North Okanagan, The Upper Room Mission says the homeless are especially at risk. They have put out a public plea for more blankets and winter c...
Feb 06, 2019
Update: Vipers Owner Dies; League to Pay Tribute
UPDATE 5 pm: The BC Hockey League says Duncan Wray was "the lifeblood of the Vernon Vipers franchise," adding his death "leaves a huge void in the league -- and in our hearts." Commissioner John Grisd...
Jan 11, 2018
