Category Archives: Vernon
Federal funds support OKIB youth cultural project to reduce crime, enhance safety
A federal investment is going to support Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB) youth with the overall goal of reducing crime and enhancing public safety.Stephen Fuhr, secretary of state for defence procurement ...
Mar 03, 2026 Members of the OKIB Youth Leadership Council at the funding announcement at the Head of the Lake Hall Tuesday (Image Credit: Liam Verster / Vernon Matters)
Armstrong and Spallumcheen chefs showcased in Big Cheese Challenge
The Big Cheese Chef Challenge is back.And admit it, who doesn't love a grilled cheese or mac and cheese?Chefs in Armstrong and Spallumcheen are showcasing their culinary creativity by putting together...
Mar 03, 2026 Grilled cheese sandwhich (Image Credit: ID 17407552 © Timothy Grover | Dreamstime.com)
Orchard fire sends plumes of smoke outside Vernon
Dark black smoke rose above Vernon from a fire at an orchard Monday afternoon.BX Fire Rescue responded to a report of open flames and dark black smoke coming from a property in the 6,200 block of Rime...
Mar 02, 2026 Fire and smoke at the orchard off Rimer Road (Image Credit: Liam Verster / Vernon Matters)
Local gas stations not feeling effects of Iran attacks
Vernon's gas prices have stayed steady despite the attacks on Iran and the suspected surge in oil prices.GasBuddy said the average price for regular gasoline in Vernon was $1.35.9 Monday, March 2. Tha...
Mar 02, 2026 (Image Credit: Liam Verster / Vernon Matters)
New leaders brought in to help with Okanagan Science Centre growth
The Okanagan Science Centre has brought in new leaders as the facility moves to make it more accessible and meet the needs of the growing community.In a release, the Science Centre said it had brought...
Mar 02, 2026 Okanagan Science Centre (Image Credit: Vernon Matters)
B.C. adopting permanent daylight saving time after clocks spring forward
The majority of British Columbians will Spring Forward for the very last time later this month.The province is adopting permanent daylight saving time, ending the twice yearly clock changes, effective...
Mar 02, 2026 Changing the time on an analogue clock (Image Credit: Liam Verster / Vernon Matters)
Raffle fundraiser running to support VSS Dry Grad
Vernon Secondary School Dry Grad Committee has launched a raffle to support its annual celebrations.Dry Grad provides graduating students with a safe, inclusive, substance free celebration following t...
Mar 02, 2026 A VSS grad at the Kal Beach Pier (Image Credit: Vernon Secondary School Dry Grad Committee)
Applications submitted for a major mixed-used development
A real estate company has officially applied to build a major mixed-use development in Vernon.Arrowleaf has submitted an application for Official Community Plan (OCP) amendment and rezoning in order t...
Mar 02, 2026 The proposed Via District development (Image Credit: Arrowleaf)
Google Maps showing incorrect routes around Aberdeen Rd. closure
The District of Coldstream is warning residents about an incorrect Google Maps route around the Aberdeen Road Closure.The road is closed for the ongoing sewer enhancement work, and Google Maps is dire...
Feb 27, 2026 The incorrect access route to Rendell Drive (Image Credit: Google Maps)
Major corridor project resuming in March
Crews will be resuming work on a significant infrastructure project in Vernon next week.Starting Monday, March 2, work will resume on the 43rd Avenue Corridor Improvement Project, a key transportation...
Feb 27, 2026 The temporary median on 43rd Avenue at 35th Street installed during the pause of the corridor improvement project (Image Credit: Liam Verster)
