Category Archives: Vernon
Smile Cookie campaign to support local survivors of domestic, sexual violence
The annual Tim Horton's Holiday Smile Cookie campaign is underway and is supporting the Archway Society for Domestic Peace.The agency that provides supports for survivors of domestic and sexual violen...
Nov 17, 2025
Three murals in downtown Vernon restored over the summer
Some of the art that adorns the walls in downtown Vernon were restored over the summer months.The Downtown Vernon Association (DVA) said the Indian Motorcycle, Geisha, and Okanagan Lake murals were re...
Nov 17, 2025
Local agency getting a boost as part of an investment in Indigenous housing
The local organization that provides housing options for Indigenous Peoples is getting a boost.The province said a portion of a 2023 investment of $29-million to the Aboriginal Housing Management Asso...
Nov 17, 2025
Almost $250K raised through Kalamalka Rotary's Dream Auction
The Kalamalka Rotary Club's annual Dream Auction was a success.The 41st edition of the annual fundraiser wrapped up with the gala dinner event Saturday, November 17, concluding a multi-week fundraisin...
Nov 17, 2025
Vernon residents asked for input on draft financial plan
The City of Vernon is asking the public to have their say on the document that would guide next year's budget.The draft financial plan outlined an operational tax increase for 2026 of 6.74 per cent, a...
Nov 17, 2025
Water service for numerous neighbourhoods back to original source following major project
Several Greater Vernon neighbourhoods have had their water service switched back to their original source following a multi-week project.Greater Vernon Water switched the source for the BX, East Hill,...
Nov 14, 2025
Vernon hires new CAO, brings 25 years experience to the role
The City of Vernon has a new Chief Administrative Officer.The city says Carey Herd, who has over 25 years of experience in public administration, governance and corporate management, has been hired to...
Nov 14, 2025
Vernon ready to clear roads once snow starts to fly
The City of Vernon is ready for the winter weather.With the temperature dropping and the short-term forecast calling for a chance of overnight flurries starting early as Sunday, Nov. 16, the city said...
Nov 14, 2025
Local agency asks public to help spread holiday cheer to seniors
NexusBC Community Resource Centre is bringing its campaign to spread holiday cheer to local seniors in a little early this year.The agency launched its annual Making Spirits Bright campaign to encoura...
Nov 13, 2025
New Youth Mental Health Pod open at VJH
Vernon Jubilee Hospital has a new resource for youth mental health.A new Youth Mental Health Pod opened at the local hospital on October 1, offering safe, effective and age-appropriate mental health s...
Nov 13, 2025
