Category Archives: Vernon
Man killed in crash on Highway 6 in Vernon
A man lost his life in a crash on the highway near Polson Park Thursday morning.Vernon North Okanagan RCMP responded to a report of a deceased person in the eastbound lanes of the highway near the int...
Feb 12, 2026 Police blocking the eastbound lanes of Highway 6 at 27th Street. (Image Credit: Liam Verster / Vernon Matters)
Okanagan's snowpack levels down, posing risk to local lakes
The Okanagan saw a major decline in its snowpack through January compared to the previous month.The B.C. River Forecast Centre said the local area's snowpack was at 67 per cent of normal as of Februar...
Feb 12, 2026 Vernon and the Okanagan Valley as seen from the Foothills neighbourhood (Image Credit: Liam Verster / Vernon Matters)
Vernon's flags lowered to honour those lost in the Tumbler Ridge shooting
The City of Vernon lowered its flags to honour those lost in the shooting in Tumbler Ridge.As of the latest RCMP report the shooting at the Northern B.C. community caused the death of nine people, wit...
Feb 11, 2026 The flag outside the Vernon RCMP detachment flying at half staff in honour of those killed and injured by the Tumbler Ridge shooting (Image Credit: Liam Verster / Vernon Matters)
Boil Water Notice lifted
The Boil Water Notice for properties on Harbour Heights Road were lifted Tuesday.Greater Vernon Water issued the advisory on February 11 following a water main break.GVW said Feb. 17 that testing show...
Feb 11, 2026 Water boiling on a stove (Image Credit: ID 48776170 © Sebastian423 | Dreamstime.com)
Interior-wide alert issued for substance that poses very high risk of overdose
A drug alert has been issued for the entire Interior, including the North Okanagan.Interior Health said a substance found in the region that comes in multiple colours and could be either chunks, pebbl...
Feb 11, 2026 The substances that pose a very high risk of overdose and were the subject of a drug alert. (Image Credit: Interior Health)
SD22 focusing on student safety, wellbeing following shooting in Tumbler Ridge
The Greater Vernon school district is offering supports in response to the killing of 10 people in Tumbler Ridge.In a release, School District 22 said it was saddened by the news of the killings, and ...
Feb 11, 2026 The flags at half staff at the School District 22 office in the wake of the shooting in Tumbler Ridge. (Image Credit: Liam Verster / Vernon Matters Staff)
CMHA Vernon encourages people seek support in the wake of Tumbler Ridge shooting
The local branch of the agency that provides mental health supports for people said its understandable that the shooting in Tumbler Ridge that killed at least 10 people is being felt elsewhere.The Ver...
Feb 11, 2026 Vernon and District branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association (Image Credit: Liam Verster / Vernon Matters Staff)
Legendary Canucks broadcaster Jim Robson passes away
The man known as the voice of the Vancouver Canucks for 30 years has died.Legendary broadcaster Jim Robson began his run as the Canucks' play-by-play announcer in 1970, when the team debuted as part o...
Feb 11, 2026 Jim Robson has passed away at the age of 91. (Image Credit: BC Sports Hall of Fame)
Investigation continues after deadly shootings that killed 10 at B.C. school and home
TUMBLER RIDGE - Condolences are trickling in from around the world this morning as police continue to investigate a pair of shootings that left 10 people, including the suspect, dead in a tiny communi...
Feb 11, 2026 Police said six victims were found dead inside the Tumbler Ridge, B.C. school, as well as the body of the shooter. (Image Credit: The Canadian Press)
Digital permitting process expanded in Vernon
Residents, businesses and developers are able to more easily access municipal services.The City of Vernon has expanded its digital permitting system to now include business licenses, sign permits, pro...
Feb 10, 2026 Vernon City Hall (Image Credit: Liam Verster / Vernon Matters)
