Category Archives: Vernon
Vernon art gallery benefitting from Giving Tuesday partnership
The Vernon Public Art Gallery (VPAG) is getting some support as part of this year's Giving Tuesday.The local art gallery said VantageOne Credit Union would be matching donations as part of the day tha...
Nov 24, 2025
Local senior dog care organization receives charity status
Fletcher's Keep Senior Dog Foundation has officially been granted registered charitable status.The Vernon-based organization is volunteer-run and dedicated to providing support and creating a refuge f...
Nov 24, 2025
Vernon infrastructure plan calls for $111-million investment over five years
The City of Vernon is looking at making major investments into its assets.The draft 2026-2030 Infrastructure Plan said the municipality owns and operates a range of infrastructure assets with an estim...
Nov 24, 2025
Utility upgrade work to disrupt traffic in South Vernon
The City of Vernon will be undertaking a utility upgrade project that will cause some minor traffic delays Monday.Crews will be doing utility upgrades on a portion of 43rd Street between 19th and 24th...
Nov 23, 2025
Vernon Council reviewing major planning documents Monday, OCP Public Hearing to follow
Vernon City Council will be considering three major planning initiatives Monday.Local leaders will be presented with the revised Official Community Plan, Transportation Plan, and 2026 Infrastructure P...
Nov 22, 2025
Lumber harvest limit reduced for area near Okanagan Indian Band
The limit on how much timber can be harvested from a forested area bordering the Okanagan Indian Band has been reduced.B.C.'s chief forester has set a new allowable annual cut (AAC) limit for Tree Far...
Nov 21, 2025
Traffic still impacted despite pause on 43rd Ave. path project
Work has been halted on Vernon's newest multi-use pathway, but traffic is still being impacted over the winter.The city has been building a new multi-use pathway on 43rd Avenue by Alexis Park Elementa...
Nov 21, 2025
Bird Canada had a successful first year as Vernon's e-scooter, e-bike provider
Vernon's newest provider of public e-scooters and e-bikes was well received this year.Bird Canada, which took over as the city's alternate transportation provider this year, released it's year-end-rep...
Nov 21, 2025
UPDATE: Boil Water Notice rescinded
The Boil Water Notice issued following the emergency water system repairs has been lifted.The RDNO rescinded the notice Tuesday, Nov. 25, after sample testing showed the water was safe to consume.-- O...
Nov 21, 2025
Coldstream gets the go-ahead to demolish the log house
The District of Coldstream is moving ahead with the remainder of the demolition of the old log house on Kalavista Road. The structure of the old house had already been knocked down, and a report from ...
Nov 21, 2025
