Category Archives: Vernon
Armstrong man "in disbelief" after half-million dollar win
An Armstrong man will have a cozy retirement after a big lottery win.The man that the B.C. Lottery Corporation (BCLC) identified only as John S. matched all four Extra numbers in a Lotto 6/49 draw, wi...
Mar 11, 2026 John S. of Armstrong who won $500,000 in a Lotto 6/49 Draw (Image Credit: BCLC)
Vernon Bylaw files increased in 2025, but not to record highs
Vernon's Bylaw files rose in 2025, but stayed below the highs seen a few years ago.A year end summary said protective services investigated a total of 5,273 files in the latest reporting year. That wa...
Mar 11, 2026 A bylaw officer in downtown Vernon (Image Credit: Liam Verster / Vernon Matters)
Coldstream supporting call to remove PST from municipal operations
An Okanagan district is calling for B.C. municipalities to be exempt from provincial sales taxes for its operations, and a local jurisdiction is supporting the proposal.The District of Peachland will ...
Mar 11, 2026 Coldstream Municipal Hall (Image Credit: Liam Verster / Vernon Matters)
Vernon's FEASTival runs Saturday
Foodies from Vernon and beyond are invited to the fourth annual food show in Vernon.The Taste of Downtown FEASTival will run out of the Schubert Centre from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 14.The ev...
Mar 11, 2026 To-Go Meals (Image Credit: ID 155594885 © Prostockstudio | Dreamstime.com)
Little Free Libraries in Vernon: Small Structures with Big Impact
Whether it be getting cozy with an interesting story or researching your favourite topic, books have always been an essential piece of entertainment and a mental tool. The benefits of books should be ...
Mar 11, 2026 A Free Little Library in Vernon's East Hill neighbourhood (Image Credit: Liam Verster / Vernon Matters)
Okanagan's snowpack sees another decline
The regional snowpack level decreased through February.The B.C. River Forecast Centre said the Okanagan's snowpack was at 62 per cent of normal as of March 1.That was down from 67 per cent of normal o...
Mar 10, 2026 Snow in Vernon as seen from Becker Hill (Image Credit: Liam Verster / Vernon Matters)
Residents still concerned about proposed housing development in the Commonage
A number of residents are still pushing back against a proposed housing development in Vernon's Commonage area.The developer, Kerkhoff Develop-Build, submitted a revised plan for the project proposed ...
Mar 10, 2026 The land in the Commonage area where Kerkhoff Develop-Build are proposing building a 3,500 home neighbourhood. (Image Credit: Kerkhoff Develop Build / Facebook)
Vernon Pickleball Spring Tournament Series begins Saturday
The fifth annual local pickleball competition begins this weekend.The Vernon Pickleball Sporing Tournament Series begins Saturday, March 14, with the Frostbite Classic Men's Doubles Tournament. That w...
Mar 10, 2026 People playing pickleball in Vernon's Pickleball Complex (Image Credit: Liam Verster / Vernon Matters Staff)
Council endorses boundary extension for housing development, despite mayor's opposition
The City of Vernon has endorsed expanding the municipal boundary to accommodate a new housing development, at the behest of the mayor.At the regular meeting Monday, March 9, city council was presented...
Mar 10, 2026 Concept image of the proposed townhouse development off Silver Star Road. (Image Credit: Boxfort Homes / City of Vernon)
March snow expected to fall on the Coquihalla
More early-spring snow is expected on the highway connecting the Interior to the coast.Environment Canada issued a snowfall warning shortly before 6 a.m. Tuesday, March 10, as heavy snow was expected ...
Mar 10, 2026 Conditions at the Coquihalla Summit as of 10:10 a.m. Tuesday, March 10 (Image Credit: DriveBC)
