Category Archives: Vernon
January saw some improvements to the regional labour force
The economic region that includes Vernon saw a bit of a bounce back to its labour force in January, but it's still struggling a bit.Statistics Canada said the Thompson-Okanagan area had an unadjusted ...
Feb 06, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 36442018 © Phasinphoto | Dreamstime.com)
Weekend traffic to be affected as Vernon Winter Carnival begins
The annual Vernon Winter Carnival begins Friday.The 66th edition will begin with the Best Decorated Contest, the Balloon Glow, the start of the Downtown Gold Rush, and many other activities. The Winte...
Feb 05, 2026 People standing along 27th Street for the Vernon Winter Carnival Parade in 2025. (Image Credit: Liam Verster / Vernon Matters)
Police asking for public's help in locating missing woman
Vernon RCMP are hoping the public can help them find a woman who has been missing for almost three weeks.Police say 34-year-old Brittany Kelly was last seen in Vernon on Jan. 19, and there are concern...
Feb 05, 2026 Brittany Kelly was last seen in Vernon on Jan. 19 (Image Credit: RCMP)
Geopolitics, production causing recent fluctuations in local gas price
Prices at the pumps across the Okanagan have been jumping up and down over the past few weeks, and that has been tied to broader activities around the world. Patrick De Hann, the Head of Petroleum Ana...
Feb 05, 2026 Fueling up in Vernon (Image Credit: Liam Verster / Vernon Matters)
New leader named to the Literary Society
The local group that helps people learn and improve their reading has a new leader in charge.Michelle Bylow has been appointed as the new Executive Director for the Literary Society of the North Okana...
Feb 05, 2026 Michelle Bylow, Debbie Nurse and Wendy Aasen (Image Credit: Literary Society of North Okanagan)
Lumby marking 10th Hockeyville anniversary with free skate
A free Hockeyville skate is being offered in Lumby Thursday afternoon.The Pat Duke Arena will be open to a free family skate from 1:30 to 2:15 p.m. Feb. 5.There will also be a crew from Kraft Hockeyvi...
Feb 05, 2026 The Pat Duke Memorial Arena (Image Credit: Village of Lumby)
Regional housing sales, prices decline in January
The North Okanagan saw a slight dip in housing sales this past January, and housing prices reflected the market slow down. The Association of Interior Realtors (AoIR) said there were 79 units sold in ...
Feb 04, 2026
RDNO reviewing its Agricultural Plan to adjust and strengthen the sector
The Regional District of North Okanagan is reviewing its Regional Agricultural Plan and wants to hear from the public.The plan is a key document that guides the long-term health and sustainability of ...
Feb 04, 2026 Stock photo of farming (Image Credit: ID 11283409 © Ilfede | Dreamstime.com)
'Violent' wanted man arrested
A man who was subject of a public warning has been apprehended.In late January, Vernon RCMP asked people to be on the lookout for 39-year-old Brandon Wilson, who was wanted on a number of firearms cha...
Feb 04, 2026 Brandon Wilson is wanted on a number of firearm charges. (Image Credit: Vernon North Okanagan RCMP)
Coldest Night of the Year walk going at the end of February
The annual Coldest Night of the Year walk is fast approaching.The event that sees people take to the streets of Feb. 28 is in support of the Vernon branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CM...
Feb 04, 2026 People participating in the Coldest Night of the Year walk (Image Credit: CMHA Vernon)
