Category Archives: Vernon
Aberdeen Plateau Guidance Plan moving forward
Some progress has been made on the plan aimed at protecting and enhancing the local watershed.In November, the Regional District of North Okanagan, District of Lake Country, and Okanagan Indian Band e...
Feb 04, 2026 North Aberdeen Plateau (Image Credit: Google Maps)
Smart & Caring Community Grant applications opening in March
The program that supports community projects in Vernon and the North Okanagan is ready to open its application process.Community Foundation North Okanagan (CFNO) said it would be accepting application...
Feb 04, 2026 Community Foundation North Okanagan (Image Credit: CFNO)
RDNO looking for lake documentary and education funding
The Regional District of North Okanagan is considering pursuing additional funding for an educational water project.A report from RDNO staff recommends the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee endorse an...
Feb 03, 2026 Kalamalka Lake (Image Credit: Liam Verster / Vernon Matters Staff)
Missing senior found
Vernon North Okanagan RCMP says a senior who went missing Tuesday morning has been located.Police say the man is safe and well, after a tip from the public led to him being found.
Feb 03, 2026 The missing senior has been located (Image Credit: Vernon North Okanagan RCMP)
NOYFSS's Anti-Bullying Cupcake Fundraiser returns
The fundraiser that sees cupcakes sold to mark Pink Shirt Day is being run once again.North Okanagan Youth and Family Services Society (NOYFSS) is bringing back its annual anti-bullying cupcake fundra...
Feb 03, 2026 The compliment cupcakes are sold to support local programs and celebrate Pink Shirt Day (Image Credit: NOYFSS)
Murder trial resumed at Vernon court
The trial involving a death of a person found in the Six Mile Creek area in May of 2022 resumed at the Vernon courthouse Monday.Peter Visintainer was back in court Feb. 3 where he faced a charge of fi...
Feb 03, 2026 File photo of the Vernon courthouse (Image Credit: Liam Verster / Vernon Matters Staff)
First-time snowmobiler rescued after getting separated from group
A snowmobiler who was out riding for the first time was rescued after getting lost in the Hunters Range area.Vernon Search and Rescue (VSAR) said the snowmobiler was out with two other riders but got ...
Feb 03, 2026 Snowmobiles outside a snowmobiler cabin in the Hunter's Range area (Image Credit: Vernon Search and Rescue / Facebook)
Dirt Road Kings' guitar, basses stolen
A local band lost three instruments in a daylight robbery Friday.Dirt Roads Kings' bassist, Marcus O'Dwyer, said the band was in Penticton January 30, and had parked their truck and trailer on Birch A...
Feb 02, 2026 Marcus O'Dwyer's customized bass was among the instruments stolen (Image Credit: Marcus O'Dwyer / Facebook)
Okanagan Okie predicts early spring
The Allan Brooks Nature Centre's Okanagan Okie has predicted an early spring.As part of a Groundhog Day celebration Monday, Feb. 2, the nature centre's marmot mascot came out of hiding."On this second...
Feb 02, 2026 Beach Radio's Rebecca Barton, the Allan Brooks Nature Centre's Okanagan Okie, and Vernon Mayor Victor Cumming at the Groundhog Day celebrations (Image Credit: Rebecca Barton)
Aberdeen Road closed for several more months
A sanitary sewer project in Coldstream has resumed, and will require a major road closure for several months.Construction of the sanitary trunk sewer main resumed Monday, Feb. 2, and will require Aber...
Feb 02, 2026 Construction of the sanitary sewer line on Aberdeen Road (Image Credit: Liam Verster / Vernon Matters)
