Category Archives: Vernon
Local gas prices dropped once again
Vernon's gas prices have seen another fluctuation, this time with a decline.The fuel price tracking website GasBuddy said the average price per litre of regular gasoline in Vernon was $1.34.9 Friday, ...
Jan 30, 2026 Gassing up in Vernon (Image Credit: Liam Verster / Vernon Matters)
Influenza A outbreak confirmed at Vernon long term-care facility
A respiratory infection outbreak was declared at a long term care facility in Vernon this week.Interior Health said it confirmed an outbreak of Influenza A at the Polson Special Care facility Tuesday,...
Jan 30, 2026 The Polson Special Care facility in Vernon (Image Credit: Liam Verster / Vernon Matters)
Local workshops to help artists hone their creative skills
People interested in expanding and enhancing their creative capabilities will have a chance to learn from some local artists. The Caetani Centre will run its 2026 Crating Space Workshop Series from Fe...
Jan 30, 2026 The historic Caetani House (Image Credit: Caetani Centre)
Police searching for suspect who stole, stripped a vehicle
RCMP are asking the public for assistance locating a suspect in the theft investigation.Vernon North Okanagan RCMP said a suspect allegedly used a pickup truck and dolly to tow a vehicle off a lot in ...
Jan 30, 2026 The suspect in the vehicle theft on Nov. 6 (Image Credit: Vernon North Okanagan RCMP)
Gas prices on the rise once again
The cost of keeping the tank full has gone back up.GasBuddy said the average price per litre of regular gasoline Thursday, Jan. 29, was $1.41.9 in Vernon.That was up 14 cents from the price of $1.27.9...
Jan 29, 2026 Fueling up (Image Credit: Liam Verster / Vernon Matters)
Deadline approaching to participate in Vernon Winter Carnival
People wishing to get involved with the annual winter celebrations have one last chance to sign up.The deadline for the Vernon Winter Carnival's Parade, Best Decorated Contest, and School Poster Conte...
Jan 29, 2026 The Vernon Winter Carnival Society office. (Image Credit: Liam Verster / Vernon Matters)
Schubert Centre raising money for a new water system
The Schubert Centre is asking the public for some financial aid.The senior centre that offers a range of community activities, programs and services needs to update its water system, which will cost a...
Jan 29, 2026 Schubert Centre. (Image Credit: File photo/Vernon Matters)
'Violent' wanted man believed to be in Vernon, Kelowna
Local police are on the hunt for a wanted man.Brandon Tarl Thomas Wilson is wanted on a number of firearms related charges, and is believed to be in the Vernon or Kelowna area.Wilson is described as a...
Jan 28, 2026
New supportive housing a "sanctuary" for people experiencing homelessness
People at risk or experiencing homelessness have a new place they can call their own in Vernon.Turning Points Collaborative Society has opened its new supportive housing building, The Willows.The Will...
Jan 28, 2026
Farming Round Table to gather insight for agriculture in Spallumcheen
The Township of Spallumcheen will be seeking some insight from the local agricultural sector.A Farming Round Table will be held at the Municipal Hall on February 4, allowing members of the agricultura...
Jan 28, 2026
