Category Archives: Vernon
Death near Turtle Mountain under investigation
A fatal incident in the Turtle Mountain area is being investigated.In a social media post, Vernon Search and Rescue said it was called out to assist with a recovery of a dead male just before dinner o...
Dec 31, 2025
Greater Vernon's transit service expanding in the new year
Greater Vernon residents will have more transit options in 2026.Effective Jan. 4, Routes 1 through 9 within the Vernon Regional Transit System will see minor schedule changes to improve reliability.Th...
Dec 30, 2025
Focus was on strengthening the region in 2025: MLA Sandhu
The local Member of the Legislative Assembly said she worked hard to support the people and region she served in this past year.Harwinder Sandhu, MLA for Vernon-Lumby, said in a release that British C...
Dec 30, 2025
Coldest Night of the Year walk to support people at risk of homelessness returning
The annual winter event in support of people at risk of losing their housing will see people out late at night this February. The Vernon and District branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association (...
Dec 30, 2025
Snowmobiler rescued from Aberdeen Plateau
A snowmobiler was rescued from the Aberdeen Plateau thanks in part to the Vernon Search and Rescue repel team.VSAR said in a social media post that it was called to assist with the rescue of an injure...
Dec 29, 2025
Vernon saw strong tourism, housing construction, and project completions in 2025: Mayor Cumming
The Mayor of Vernon has reflected on the successes of the year, despite the impacts and complications with rising costs and international trade.In a year-end statement, Mayor Victor Cumming said Verno...
Dec 29, 2025
Early morning fire at Vernon Kia
Crews were on the scene of a fire involving multiple vehicles at Vernon Kia on Highway 97 early Wednesday morning. Video from social media shows firefighters battling the blaze shortly after 2 am and ...
Dec 24, 2025
One fundraising event kicks off roll of donations to Vernon Food Bank
On December 20, the Vernon Chamber of Commerce hosted their 'Jingle Mingle Business After 5' event with the intention to connect businesses owners in the community. A side project of that event was al...
Dec 23, 2025
RDNO supporting local group with unused provincial funds
The Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) is using some unused provincial money to support a local organization.The RDNO has agreed to provide the Mara Musical and Athletic Association with $912 ...
Dec 19, 2025
Two people injured but stable following collision on Old Kamloops Road
Two people were injured after a car crash involving multiple vehicles occurred just outside Vernon's city limits Friday morning.Two vehicles collided head on in the 6400 block of Old Kamloops Road at ...
Dec 19, 2025
