Category Archives: Vernon
VSAR responded to two calls in one day
Vernon Search and Rescue had a busy weekend with two calls for assistance coming on a single day.The search and rescue group (VSAR) said in a social media post that it's first call from the weekend ca...
Nov 06, 2025
North Okanagan home sales increased in October
The North Okanagan's housing market had a busy October.The Association of Interior Realtors (AoIR) said there were 150 units sold in the area during the latest reporting month.That was up 18.1 per cen...
Nov 05, 2025
Independent school looking to blend education and nature in Vernon
Space is being sought for a new independent school in Vernon.The founding team, of which no specific individual was identified, of the proposed Vernon Oak Elementary are looking for a space to build t...
Nov 05, 2025
Armstrong landfill paving delayed, facility still closed
Paving of the Armstrong/Spallumcheen Disposal and Diversion Facility has been delayed due to the rain.The Regional District of North Okanagan said the paving for the new residential transfer station a...
Nov 05, 2025
MP Arnold criticizes ballooning deficit in federal budget
A local Member of Parliament that used to represent the North Okanagan says the 2025 Federal Budget comes with an unacceptable deficit.Prime Minister, Mark Carney, and Finance Minister, Francois-Phill...
Nov 04, 2025
Several WorkSafeBC violations found in local building projects
Contractors and companies were issued fines for several WorkSafeBC violations over the summer months in the North and Central Okanagan.WorkSafeBC said in its fall report that it issued penalties relat...
Nov 04, 2025
No explosives found in Polson Park bomb scare
The skatepark at Polson Park was closed overnight Friday and most of Saturday for what turned out to be false bomb scare.Vernon North Okanagan RCMP responded to the skatepark for a report of a suspici...
Nov 04, 2025
Agricultural Land Commission permits granted for rail trail expansion
Construction of the Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail can move ahead with the next phase. The Regional District of North Okanagan, Columbia Shuswap Regional District, and Splatsin First Nation said th...
Nov 04, 2025
OKIB supported in call to oppose local mining operation
The Okanagan Indian Band has called for a mining operation proposed for the area to be canceled, which has garnered support from the major First Nation political organization.The Okanagan Indian Band ...
Nov 03, 2025
Pile burning going in the Vernon area
Vernon and area residents may notice some smoke in the air from wildfire prevention efforts.The B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS) said it had compiled four piles of wood debris to burn at the Bailey Road S...
Nov 03, 2025
