Category Archives: Vernon
John Christmas Light Tour highlights 30 festive homes
People wishing to get in the Christmas mood can now tour through the community and see the best decorated homes.John Christmas, a Vernon-based realtor, has released his annual list of the best decorat...
Dec 01, 2025
Local health care workers to be recognized for their transplant work
Health care professionals involved in transplants will be thanked for their work and provided a snack this week.B.C. Transplant, Provincial Health Services Authority, and the Ministry of Health will h...
Dec 01, 2025
Vernon Council endorses tax rate of 9.73 per cent in 2026, includes additional spending
Vernon has set its tax rate for 2026 at 9.73 per cent, a figure the mayor concedes is "...a very large number for people having to pay it."The rate was originally projected to be 10.24 per cent, but t...
Dec 01, 2025
Catchment areas being adjusted for three local schools
The local school district is looking to better spread out its student body through changes to the catchment areas.School District 22's Board of Education received reports outlining how Hillview Elemen...
Nov 28, 2025
Vernon council to deliberate budget Monday
The City of Vernon will set its budget for the coming year at a special meeting Monday.Vernon City Council will hold its budget deliberations, where they will discuss the city's spending and taxation ...
Nov 28, 2025
Funtastic providing scoreboards for the ALC
A local sport organization is providing the scoreboards for Vernon's new recreation complex. The City of Vernon has entered a sponsorship agreement with the Vernon and District Funtastic Sports Societ...
Nov 28, 2025
Vernon Council adopts Transportation Plan that includes 170 projects
The City of Vernon has outlined nearly 200 projects to improve how people move through the community over the next two decades.At the regular meeting on Monday, Vernon City Council received the new Tr...
Nov 27, 2025
Armstrong resident barred from owning animals following injured horse investigation
An Armstrong resident is prohibited from owning or residing with animals for the next decade and a half after distressed horses were found on her property.Sandra Nickolls was the subject of an investi...
Nov 27, 2025
UPDATE: Second round of tickets for The Beaches concert sold out
The Beaches concert in Vernon is sold out once again.Sirius XM released a second round of tickets for the free Music Town concert at Kal Tire Place - North Thursday morning, but tickets were sold out ...
Nov 27, 2025
Open house to introduce people to squash, bring back old players
Rosters Sports Club Bar and Grill is hoping to draw in more squash players.The club and restaurant is hosting a squash open house and is inviting both new and longtime players out to its facility.The ...
Nov 26, 2025
