Category Archives: Vernon
Online art auction supporting hospice services
An online art auction is going to support the North Okanagan Hospice Society.The auction featuring approximately 60 pieces is going online until December 12.Money raised through the auction will go to...
Dec 05, 2025
Vernon RCMP cracking down on impaired drivers
Local Mounties are taking part in a national campaign to get impaired drivers off the roads.December is National Impaired Driving Enforcement Month, and December 6 is National Impaired Driving Enforce...
Dec 05, 2025
Regional unemployment continued to rise in November, but the provincial rate declined
The economic region that includes Vernon saw another unemployment spike last month.Statistics Canada's Labour Force Survey showed the unadjusted unemployment rate for the Thompson-Okanagan rose to 8.1...
Dec 05, 2025
Second-degree murder charge laid in 2023 death investigation
A second-degree murder charge has been laid in a two year old homicide case.On July 3, 2023, the body of 30-year-old Miguel Suzor was found on a forest service road near Vernon.Vernon North Okanagan R...
Dec 05, 2025
CARE program re-branded to boost project impacts, reach
The Climate Action Ripple Effect (CARE) program has re-branded and is looking for new mentors.The program, run by School District 22, is marking its fifth anniversary with new branding, an updated web...
Dec 04, 2025
Over $39.5M in Greater Vernon capital projects planned for 2026
Greater Vernon will see a lot of investments into assets in the coming year.A report to the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee (GVAC) stated that it had over $39,500,000 worth of projects planned for 2...
Dec 04, 2025
Vernon Public Art Gallery surpasses GivingTuesday goal
The local art scene has gotten a big boost from a sponsor and members of the public.As part of GivingTuesday, VantageOne Credit Union pledged to match $2,500 in community donations to the Vernon Publi...
Dec 04, 2025
Vernon's parking pass to be sold through HotSpot in 2026
Parking permits will be available in less than a month, and can only be secured through the city's parking provider.Vernon will be selling its annual parking passes through HotSpot starting at 10 a.m....
Dec 04, 2025
Local housing prices decline as sales slow
The North Okanagan housing market saw a bit of a slow down last month with one realtor saying the decline was more than usual for this time of year.The Association of Interior Realtors says there were...
Dec 03, 2025
SilverStar opening date pushed back, again
The local ski hill will not be opening this weekend.SilverStar Mountain Resort had planned to open it's alpine runs on November 28, but pushed the opening back to December 5.SilverStar said Wednesday,...
Dec 03, 2025
