Category Archives: Vernon
Sustainability Grants supporting three local projects
The City of Vernon is supporting three projects with its biannual Sustainability Grants program.Through the program, the city will provide funding for the following projects:$2,000 to develop a commun...
Jan 11, 2026
Work underway to mitigate wildfire risk at Ellison Park
A wildfire risk reduction project is underway at Ellison Park.The City of Vernon said crews would be at the park through April thinning, limbing, clearing and piling wildfire fuels at the park on the ...
Jan 09, 2026
Vernon's new roundabout facing construction delays
There have been some hiccups with the new roundabout at Silver Star Road and Phoenix Drive.A city staff report said the roundabout centrepiece project was slated to be installed this winter, but was p...
Jan 09, 2026
Regional unemployment declines after hitting near record high
The regional unemployment rate has plateaued and started its decline after hitting near-record highs in the past few months.In the monthly Labour Force Survey report, Statistics Canada said the Thomps...
Jan 09, 2026
Parties tight lipped after local MP approached, Prof. says nothing illegal in request
Claims that the Liberal Party of Canada tried to entice a local Member of Parliament to cross the floor has not resulted in any movement from the parties involved, and a local political science expert...
Jan 09, 2026
Former Vernon doctor found guilty of sexual assault granted full parole
A former Vernon doctor who was found guilty of sexual assault has been released from custody.Peter Inkpen was charged with three counts of sexual assault that occurred between 2018 and 2020.In Februar...
Jan 08, 2026
Pilot program offering after-school transportation for local students
A new program is available to help local high school students get to their extracurricular activities.The Vernon-based non-profit, Get2Thr!, has partnered with local ride-sharing companies and Fulton ...
Jan 08, 2026
One person rescued from Okanagan Lake Wednesday evening
First responders were called out to a drowning rescue shortly after nightfall Wednesday.Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) said it responded to Okanagan Lake near Paddlewheel Park for a distressed per...
Jan 08, 2026
'Milestone' Artsolutely raised over $350K
The principle event that supports the Vernon Community Art Centre surpassed all expectations.The Arts Centre (VCAC) said the 20th annual Arsolutely artisan market and fundraiser was a milestone event ...
Jan 07, 2026
Vernon's vacancy rate rose to 3.2 per cent in 2025
Vernon's vacancy rate more than tripled over the past 12 months. A report from the Regional District of North Okanagan's Regional Growth Management Advisory Committee stated Vernon's vacancy rate rose...
Jan 07, 2026
