Category Archives: Vernon
Boil Water notice issued for BX area properties
Greater Vernon Water (GVW) has issued a Precautionary Boil Water Notice for several properties in Vernon's BX neighbourhood.GVW said a power disruption Thursday morning at a pump station led to a loss...
Nov 13, 2025
Eagle eyed citizen helped with the arrest of a break and enter suspect
A vigilant citizen was instrumental in tracking down and arresting a suspect in a break-and-enter in Vernon.Local Mounties said officers responded to a report of a break-and-enter in downtown Vernon s...
Nov 13, 2025
Vernon's crime rates rose in third quarter
The City of Vernon saw increased criminal activity in July through September this year.The Vernon North Okanagan RCMP's quarterly report showed there were 1,805 criminal code violations in the third q...
Nov 13, 2025
Boil Water Notice issued for Block Road Road, 39th Avenue area
A Boil Water Notice was issued for several properties in Vernon following a water main break Wednesday.Greater Vernon Water issued the notice for properties on Black Road Road between 704 and 732; on ...
Nov 12, 2025
Vernon, UBCM oppose bill to automatically approve permits
Vernon is joining a call opposing efforts to cut red tape on developments, saying it undermines the authority of local governments.The Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) has issued a letter opposing ...
Nov 12, 2025
NONA Child Development Centre celebrating 50 years with annual Lights for Kids, fundraisers
The North Okanagan Neurological Association is celebrating 50 years serving the community with its annual light up.The NONA Child Development Centre provides services to families with children or yout...
Nov 12, 2025
Vernon Creek Naturalization in Polson Park set to be done on time
The Polson Park Vernon Creek Naturalization project remains on track to be completed by the end of the month.That's according to a city staff report, which stated that crews were working on floodplain...
Nov 12, 2025
Tickets available for Music Town concert in Vernon
The Music Town free concert will be held in Vernon on Nov. 27.Vernon earned the title in the contest put on by Sirius XM radio, and as a reward, will be hosting a free show by the Juno award-winning C...
Nov 12, 2025
Vernon investigating security upgrades following confrontation at city hall
Vernon is looking to enhance its safety measures following an alleged incident at city hall in October.At the regular meeting Monday, Nov. 10, Mayor Victor Cumming informed the public that there was a...
Nov 10, 2025
Public engagement open for Vernon's draft financial plan
Vernonites have the opportunity to have their say in the city's finances.Vernon City Council was presented with the draft 2026-2030 Financial Plan.The plan outlined an operational tax increase for 202...
Nov 10, 2025
