Category Archives: Vernon
Shred-a-Thon happening to support Crime Stoppers
The agency that helps collect crime information from the public is getting a boost through a local initiative.A Community Shred-a-Thon will be held at the Wholesale Club's parking lot in Vernon in sup...
Apr 21, 2026 File photo of shredded documents (Image Credit: Liam Verster / Vernon Matters)
Finalists selected for business support in Enterprize Challenge
The finalists have been selected for the 11th annual Enterprize Challenge.The six selected entrepreneurs vying for the title have a range of business ideas they wish to launch locally:Cherry Kidd and ...
Apr 21, 2026 The 2025 finalists, judges and Community Futures North Okanagan staff team (Image Credit: Community Futures North Okanagan)
New cricket pitch open in Vernon
Bowlers and batsmen have a new facility to play at in the North Okanagan.The City of Vernon officially opened the new Vernon Cricket Field at the DND Grounds Sunday, April 19.The city said this was a ...
Apr 21, 2026 Cricketers playing at the new Vernon Cricket Pitch at the DND Grounds (Image Credit: Liam Verster / Vernon Matters)
Trial for helicopter crash case to go in 2027
The accused in a serious helicopter crash three years ago will be on trial next April.In August of 2023, a helicopter crashed into the Shuswap River near Mable Lake, east of Enderby, injuring three pa...
Apr 21, 2026 Kelowna Law Courts (Image Credit: Courthouse Libraries B.C.)
Workshop to help prepare older adults ahead of summer heat, fire season
The Okanagan could be facing another hot and dry summer, so a local agency is taking steps to prepare older residents for potentially high-risk scenarios.NexusBC will host an Emergency Preparedness Wo...
Apr 20, 2026 Stock image (Image Credit: ID 120477670 © Dezzor | Dreamstime.com)
Hike for Hospice to support end-of-life care
People will be lacing up their sneakers and boots to hit the trails for a good cause.North Okanagan Hospice Society (NOHS) will host its Hike for Hospice on May 3 at Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park.The...
Apr 20, 2026 People walking the trails at Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park (Image Credit: Liam Verster / Vernon Matters)
Pair of Vernonities to spend days on the street to raise homelessness awareness, outreach funds
Representatives from a local homeless outreach group will be spending days outdoors to raise awareness.Tracey and Jimmy Miller of the group Packman Open Hearts will spend a minimum of 72 hours living ...
Apr 19, 2026 Tents in Vernon (Image Credit: Vernon Matters)
Housing construction rebounded in Vernon, slowed in Kelowna, B.C.
Vernon's housing construction sector seemingly recovered after a major slowdown in February.Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) said 15 housing projects were started in Greater Vernon this ...
Apr 17, 2026 Ground breaking for housing in Vernon (Image Credit: Liam Verster / Vernon Matters)
Wildfire training exercise to go in Vernon Saturday
Vernon will host a special training event in preparation for wildfire season.This Saturday, Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) will host other fire departments in a regional Engine Boss training exerc...
Apr 17, 2026 Vernon Fire Rescue Services apparatus in downtown Vernon. (Image Credit: Liam Verster/Vernon Matters)
MindBlown science festival coming to Vernon
Learners of all ages will be able to take a first of it's kind science festival for the Okanagan.The Okanagan Science Centre will host MindBlown May 21 to 23.The three-day celebration of all things sc...
Apr 16, 2026 Okanagan Science Centre (Image Credit: Vernon Matters)
