Category Archives: Vernon

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...