Category Archives: Vernon
Vernon Track and Field Club recognized with athletics award
The local organization that puts on foot races has been recognized for its hard work.The Vernon Track and Field Club earned the Gold Star Club of the Year Award at the 2026 B.C. Athletics Awards.The a...
Feb 18, 2026 A runner participating in a race in 2025 (Image Credit: Vernon Track and Field Club / Facebook)
Kelowna man charged after alleged carjacking ends in Vernon arrest
Kelowna RCMP say a man is facing multiple charges after an alleged carjacking earlier this month led to a dangerous drive and an arrest in Vernon.Police say officers were called around 11:23 a.m. on F...
Feb 18, 2026 RCMP emergency vehicle in Kelowna (Image Credit: Vernon Matters Staff)
Water Quality Advisory lifted
The Water Quality Advisory for some properties in Vernon's North End have been lifted.Greater Vernon Water said the advisory was issued Tuesday for properties between 4313 and 4409 31st St. after a wa...
Feb 17, 2026 Boiling water (Image Credit: ID 137234777 © Chernetskaya | Dreamstime.com)
Warmer weather helped draw record crowds out to Vernon Winter Carnival
Vernon's annual winter celebrations saw record turnouts to some key events, thanks in part to unseasonably warm weather.The lead organizer of the 66th annual Vernon Winter Carnival said there were lar...
Feb 17, 2026 People lined up along 27th Street to watch the Vernon Winter Carnival Parade (Image Credit: Liam Verster / Vernon Matters)
No timeline set for clean-up following Friday morning house fire
The debris from an early morning house fire remains piled up at a property just outside Vernon's downtown core.In the early morning hours of Friday, Feb. 13, a fire broke out at a residence at the int...
Feb 17, 2026 Debris from the house fire at 28th Street and 37th Ave remained on site as of Feb. 17 (Image Credit: Liam Verster / Vernon Matters)
Vernon Winter Carnival wraps up with final events this weekend
The annual winter festival celebrations wrap up with a the final events over the weekend.The Vernon Winter Carnival runs through Feb. 15, with final events including the Family Movie Night screening o...
Feb 13, 2026 A polar bear swim at Paddlewheel park in 2023 (Image Credit: Liam Verster / Vernon Matters)
Vernon home a total loss following Friday morning fire
An early morning fire destroyed a home in Vernon.At approximately 4:20 a.m. Friday, Vernon Fire Rescue Services were called out to a house fire at 28th Street and 37th Avenue. The house fire Friday mo...
Feb 13, 2026 Rubble from the home destroyed in the Friday morning fire (Image Credit: Liam Verster / Vernon Matters)
Wildlife control at Vernon airport, raises concerns about fences
The City of Vernon is investing in new wildlife control measures at the airport, raising a long-standing issue from one councillor.City staff proposed allocating up to $80,000 from the Airport Reserve...
Feb 13, 2026 Fencing at the Vernon Regional Airport (Image Credit: Liam Verster / Vernon Matters)
Community bottle drive running in support of Abbeyfield House
A bottle drive is underway to support a local non-profit seniors' residence.A pipe burst at the Abbeyfield House Vernon, causing flooding that impacted one level of the home.The non-profit said insura...
Feb 12, 2026 Abbeyfield House Vernon (Image Credit: Liam Verster / Vernon Matters)
Water Quality Advisory rescinded for properties in the Rise
The precautionary Water Quality Advisory issued for properties on Silversage Terrace and Silversage Bluff lane has been rescinded.Greater Vernon Water lifted the advisory Friday after sample testing f...
Feb 12, 2026 Tap water (Image Credit: Liam Verster / Vernon Matters)
