Category Archives: Vernon
Clean Team could operate year round: Vernon Councillor
A Vernon City Councillor has suggested extending the Clean Team program.The Clean Team is made up of a pair of city workers who are tasked with maintaining Vernon's downtown core by removing graffiti ...
Mar 09, 2026 The Clean Team at work in the downtown core (Image Credit: City of Vernon)
Ground breaking for Foundry North Okanagan set for spring
Construction of Vernon's new youth mental health support hub will begin this year.Julia Payson, Executive Director of the Vernon branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA Vernon), said co...
Mar 09, 2026 Concept image of the Foundry North Okanagan facility (Image Credit: CMHA Vernon)
Tiki Motel owners facing more non-compliance fines
The group that owns the Tiki Village Motor Inn has been fined once again.WorkSafeBC said it issued a $2,500 fine against Vermex Investments Ltd / Tiki Village Motel on Jan. 29, 2026."WorkSafeBC issued...
Mar 09, 2026 Tiki Village Motel (Image Credit: Liam Verster / Vernon Matters)
Vernon youth basketball program looking for sponsors
A Vernon youth sports program is looking for some financial support.ACE Hoops is a U12 competitive boys basketball club, and this past year the team won one of four tournaments they played in despite ...
Mar 09, 2026 The local youth basketball team. (Image Credit: Ace Hoops)
E-scooters, bikes back on Vernon streets
Riding season has returned to the North Okanagan.The City of Vernon has brought out its fleet of Bird e-scooters and e-bikes for people to use instead of their vehicles for daily commutes or pleasure....
Mar 08, 2026 Public e-scooters in Vernon (Image Credit: Liam Verster / Vernon Mattters)
Major Crimes Unit investigating Lumby shooting death
The investigation into the fatal shooting in Lumby Tuesday afternoon has been forwarded up the chain.At around 4:20 p.m. March 3, police responded to reports of shots fired on Schwartz Road in Lumby.P...
Mar 07, 2026 Stock photo (Image Credit: RCMP)
Okanagan Gondola expected to be running by April 2027: VIDEO
Anticipation is growing for the Okanagan's next major tourism attraction.The Okanagan Gondola, which will see a cable car lifted up over the valley, is set to be ready and operational in April of 2027...
Mar 06, 2026 Concept photo of the Okanagan Gondola. (Image Credit: Submitted/Ridge North America)
Enactus Okanagan supporting domestic, sexual violence survivors
The local agency that supports survivors of domestic and sexual violence is getting a boost.Enactus Okanagan College has donated $7,500 to Archway Society for Domestic Peace.The donation through Enact...
Mar 06, 2026 Enactus OC students donating to Archway Society for Domestic Peace (Image Credit: Okanagan College)
Developer of proposed multi-thousand unit neighbourhood addresses public concerns
Kerkhoff Develop-Build said it has heard from the public and that environmental conservation is "at the very core of the proposed plan to build a new residential community." The developer has drafted ...
Mar 06, 2026 The Commonage property where the 3,500 home development is proposed. (Image Credit: Kerkhoff Develop-Build)
Series of actions recommended after reviewing Noble Canyon wildfire response
The District of Coldstream is facing a number of recommendations in relation to the response of the Nobler Canyon wildfire.The fire sparked in the hills in September of 2025 and quickly spread due to ...
Mar 06, 2026 Grass and trees burned by the Noble Canyon wildfire (Image Credit: B.C Wildfire Service)
