Category Archives: Vernon
Vernon-based mountaineer trying to mark her name in the history books
A local, young mountaineer is looking to make history. Simran Bajwa, a 24-year-old adventurer born and raised in Vernon, is in the process of breaking two records: becoming the youngest female in hist...
Feb 27, 2026 Simran Bajwa is looking to be the youngest Canadian to climb the Seven Summits, and the youngest woman to conquer Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen (Image Credit: Simran Bajwa / Instagram)
Local MLA says attempt to repeal human rights is "despicable"
The neighbouring independent MLA has attempted to take away BC's human rights, much to the ire of the local representative.Tara Armstrong, MLA for Kelowna-Lake Country-Coldstream, introduced a private...
Feb 27, 2026 The B.C. Legislature (Image Credit: Government of B.C. / Flickr)
Open house for Vernon's infrastructure projects
People interested about road, sewer, recreation, and other infrastructure projects will be able to learn more about what's going on in Vernon.The city will host its Infrastructure Open House March 2."...
Feb 27, 2026 Infrastructure work (Image Credit: ID 137435700 © Mitifo | Dreamstime.com)
No ties in recent string of fires: RCMP
Vernon has seen a number of fires over the past few months, though they don't appear to be linked.That's according to the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP.There have been several major fires in and around V...
Feb 26, 2026 Tape across the doors to the Silverstar Brewing Company following the overnight kitchen fire Tuesday, Feb. 24 (Image Credit: Liam Verster / Vernon Matters)
Vernon students shine at regional robotics competition
Two Vernon teams claimed podium spots at the First Lego League Interior Regional Competition.Vernon's teams, comprised of students who are part of the Okanagan AI and Robotics Academy (OARA), came tog...
Feb 26, 2026 OARA's Mountain Shredders team during their run at the First Lego League Interior Regional Competition (Image Credit: Okanagan AI and Robotics Academy)
OkanaganBids.ca: Huge online auction now underway - VIDEO
Online bargain hunters across the Okanagan are being encouraged to update their bookmarks as one of the province's largest internet auction platforms unveils a new name and website. OkanaganBids.ca Th...
Feb 26, 2026 OkanaganBids.ca is a huge online auction opportunity with hundreds of thousands of dollars in items to big on. Bidding starts at $1 ...on everything! (Image Credit: Pattison Media)
Caetani marks another milestone with Recapitulation Reunited exhibition
The acclaimed Vernon-based artist will have another milestone reached this spring.Sveva Caetani's Recapitulation series have been on display at Rome's MAXXI National Museum of 21st Century Arts from O...
Feb 26, 2026 Sveva Caetani with some of her pieces from the Recapitulation series (Image Credit: Caetani Centre)
WorkBC's Armstrong Outreach office operating on new schedule
WorkBC North Okanagan has changed its hours of service for the Armstrong Outreach office.Effective Feb. 24, the office that provides employment services is now open every Tuesday and Thursday, on an a...
Feb 25, 2026 Employment agreement (Image Credit: ID 18035267 © Flynt | Dreamstime.com)
New Chamber Ambassador Program to help entrepreneurs get settled, make connections in Vernon
Greater Vernon Chamber has launched an initiative to strengthen the local business network.The new Chamber Ambassador Program will see a select group of dedicated local professionals to act as a "welc...
Feb 25, 2026 Greater Vernon Chamber (Image Credit: Liam Verster / Vernon Matters Staff)
Gastrointestinal illness outbreak declared at Armstrong facility
A gastrointestinal illness outbreak has been declared at an Armstrong long-term care facility. Interior Health says the outbreak was discovered in the Rosedale Building of Pleasant Valley Manor Tuesda...
Feb 25, 2026 Pleasant Valley Manor at the health centre in Armstrong. (Image Credit: Google Maps)
