Category Archives: Vernon
VSAR members wrap up special mountain training
Vernon Search and Rescue's (VSAR) Members in Training had a cold, wet weekend as they wrapped up a key training program.VSAR said in a social media post that the trainees (MITs) went into the mountain...
Jan 22, 2026
Light-A-Bulb campaign raised over $1M for medical equipment
The latest Light A Bulb campaign was a massive success.Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation said over $1-million was raised through the 39th edition of the annual initiative. This included $600,000 rais...
Jan 21, 2026
City of Vernon advocating Youth Climate Corps B.C. be national delivery partner
The local government is voicing its support for a provincial program to act as a delivery partner in a larger climate and green program.The City of Vernon has agreed to support the Youth Climate Corps...
Jan 20, 2026
Local skier named to Canada's Olympic team
A skier from Vernon is heading to Italy for the Olympics. Vernon's Elena Gaskell has been named to Canada's Freestyle Skiing Slopestyle / Big Air team for the Milano Cortina games. Gaskell was named t...
Jan 20, 2026
Two Vernon Vipers squads joining the B.C. Hockey Hall of Fame
Two past Vernon Vipers teams are being recognized for their incredible performances.The B.C. Hockey Hall of Fame said it would be inducting the '08-'09 and the '09-'10 Vernon Vipers squad.In the 2008-...
Jan 19, 2026
Greater Vernon saw minor population growth in 2025
There was very little growth to the local population in 2025.Statistics Canada says the combined population of Vernon, Coldstream, and Vernon Rural, rose to 73,500 last year, up only 357 people from t...
Jan 19, 2026
Deaths outpaced births locally in 2025
The local health areas saw the number of deaths far outnumber the number of births last year.Preliminary figures released from Vital Statistics said there were 743 deaths recorded in the Vernon Centre...
Jan 19, 2026
ReTHINK Waste program unlikely to support new projects
The program that supports innovative projects that contribute to waste reduction will likely not be supporting any local projects in 2026.A Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) staff report said...
Jan 19, 2026
Washroom facilities by Rail Trail closed for season
The heated public washrooms at Coldstream Station have been closed for the winter.The District of Coldstream said the facilities are a critical amenity for visitors, tourists and trail users over the ...
Jan 17, 2026
Local housing construction declined in 2025
Greater Vernon saw housing construction slow in 2025.Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) said there were a total of 219 housing starts recorded locally last year.That was down from the 265 ...
Jan 16, 2026
