Category Archives: Vernon
Hospice Society celebrating 25 years with Burger & Beer fundraiser
North Okanagan Hospice Society (NOHS), has been operating for 25 years and is marking the milestone with a fundraiser.The society that supports people with end-of-life care was formed in 2001 with a f...
Mar 06, 2026 North Okanagan Hospice Society (Image Credit: Liam Verster / Vernon Matters)
Coldest Night of the Year raised around $30K
The annual Coldest Night of the Year event was a success in supporting people at risk of homelessness.The event saw over 160 people participate in a walk on Feb. 28, during which they raised around $3...
Mar 05, 2026 Participants out for the Coldest Night of the Year walk (Image Credit: CMHA Vernon)
Housing sales declined in February
The North Okanagan saw a year-over-year decline in housing sales last month.The Association of Interior Realtors (AoIR) said there was a total of 88 housing sales in the region in February of 2026. Th...
Mar 05, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 211486861 © Eberdova | Dreamstime.com)
Local dealership giving away World Cup tickets
A local car dealership is giving Vernonites a chance to go to the World Cup. Vernon Hyundai has turned its showroom into a soccer pitch and is running a contest to give away two tickets to a match in ...
Mar 05, 2026 Vernon Hyundai has turned their showroom into a soccer pitch for their World Cup ticket giveaway contest. (Image Credit: Submitted/Vernon Hyundai)
Police searching for suspect who stole $600 worth of tools
Police are looking for information about a man who stole hundreds of dollars worth of merchandise from a store.Vernon RCMP said the suspect entered a business on 27th Street at around 4 p.m. on Feb. 2...
Mar 05, 2026 The suspect who allegedly stole $600 of merchandise from a store on 27th St (Image Credit: RCMP)
Lumby shooting lands one in hospital, one in custody
Vernon North Okanagan RCMP are investigating a shooting that occurred on Schwartz Road in Lumby Tuesday afternoon.Officers responded shortly after 4:20 p.m. to reports of shots fired, finding a 60-yea...
Mar 04, 2026 Vernon RCMP vehicle. (Image Credit: Vernon Matters Staff)
Maintenance at Taft Overhead Bridge to cause delays
Drivers travelling between Sicamous and Revelstoke can expect minor delays today due to scheduled maintenance at the Taft Overhead Bridge.Work began at 9 a.m. Wednesday, with crews expected to finish ...
Mar 04, 2026 Taft Overhead Bridge work may cause delays. (Image Credit: DriveBC)
RDNO launches 'Too Good to Waste' campaign
The Regional District of North Okanagan has launched a new community campaign called Too Good to Waste, aimed at encouraging residents and businesses to take action to reduce waste and conserve water....
Mar 04, 2026 Too good to waste campaign banner (Image Credit: RDNO)
Volunteers sought for CFNO's grant review team
Community Foundation North Okanagan is looking for new members to help guide grant decisions.The organization is looking to bring in four new volunteers to its Smart and Caring Community Grants Progra...
Mar 04, 2026 CFNO Grants Committee Volunteers (Image Credit: Community Foundation North Okanagan)
Archway hosting Healing Through Art exhibit
The Archway Society for Domestic Peace is putting on an art exhibit showcasing people's journeys through healing.The third annual Creatrix Rising Exhibit: Healing Through Art show will showcase the wo...
Mar 03, 2026 Stock photo of a person painting (Image Credit: ID 38864511 © Bialasiewicz | Dreamstime.com)
