Category Archives: Vernon
Water system repair not complete, additional interruptions required
The emergency water systems repair project that required service to be interrupted for two Vernon neighbourhoods was not a complete success.The Regional District of North Okanagan said a temporary fix...
Nov 20, 2025
Play for Truth basketball event to support Splatsin Monument project
The Splatsin First Nation is hosting a community basketball fundraiser Thursday evening to support the new Splatsin Monument Project. The Play for Truth event will feature two teams, Team Truth and Te...
Nov 20, 2025
Christmas Kettle campaign kicks off with event in Vernon Friday
A special event in Vernon to launch the annual winter food bank fundraiser is about to take place.The Salvation Army will host a Christmas Kettle Campaign kickoff at the Superstore on Anderson Way fro...
Nov 20, 2025
Goose Lake Range Park officially opened north of Vernon
A new trail network and natural space has opened in the North Okanagan.The Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) has officially opened the new Goose Lake Range Park and incorporated it into the G...
Nov 20, 2025
Tiki Village Motel shuttered due to fire code, safety concerns
The motel located on the corner of 25th Avenue and 34th Street has evicted its tenants.The City of Vernon said Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) identified numerous fire code violations and safety co...
Nov 19, 2025
Major water outage to last longer than expected
The planned water outage for the South BX and East Hill areas is going to last longer than originally expected.The Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) said water was shut off for the two neighb...
Nov 19, 2025
Annual Light-A-Bulb fundraiser underway
The annual fundraiser in support of the local hospital launched Wednesday morning.The Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation is accepting donations to its 39th annual Light-A-Bulb campaign from November 1...
Nov 19, 2025
Greater Vernon's housing construction slowed somewhat in October
Greater Vernon saw housing construction slow on an annual basis last month.Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) said there were 17 housing projects started locally in October.That was down f...
Nov 18, 2025
Vernon residents asked to provide input on the new OCP
Vernon residents have one last chance to provide their input on the community growth strategy.The city has updated its new Official Community Plan (OCP), and is running its final engagement period on ...
Nov 18, 2025
Water outage for parts of Vernon for emergency water main repair
An emergency water main repair will result in a 36-hour water outage for parts of the East Hill and South BX neighbourhoods. The Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) said water service will be s...
Nov 18, 2025
