Category Archives: Vernon
Public hearing to discuss regulations around septic tanks in Coldstream
Coldstream is holding a special meeting to inform the public about newly-proposed regulations around septic tanks.The municipality had proposed extending the setback for large septic facilities locate...
Apr 10, 2026 Stock photo of a septic tank (Image Credit: ID 49709117 © Antos777 | Dreamstime.com Image keywords)
Vernon Mounties warn E-dirt bike riders to stay off public roads, spaces
Nicer weather may prompt some off-road motorbike riders to travel on public streets and spaces, so Vernon North Okanagan RCMP are out with a reminder that E-dirt bikes, although they are battery power...
Apr 10, 2026 (Image Credit: RCMP)
New maternity care clinic open in Vernon
A new maternity care option has opened in Vernon.Interior Health partnered with organizations in the area to open the Orchard Maternity Vernon clinic at the Vernon Health Unit, located at 1440 14th Av...
Apr 10, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 35103425 © Romolo Tavani | Dreamstime.com)
Regional unemployment on the rise
The economic region that includes Vernon saw a large jump in the unemployment rate last month.Statistics Canada said the Thompson-Okanagan had an unadjusted unemployment rate of 7.8 per cent in March....
Apr 10, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 59658478 © Andrey Popov | Dreamstime.com)
Death at the Winter Carnival office under investigation
Members of the RCMP are investigating a death at a local business.Police say a deceased person was found inside the Vernon Winter Carnival office on 35th Street at around 8:45 p.m. Thursday.RCMP told ...
Apr 10, 2026 Police tape outside the Vernon Winter Carnival office Friday morning (Image Credit: Liam Verster / Vernon Matters)
Art After Dark at the gallery in mid-April
The biannual Art After Dark returns this month.The Vernon Public Art Gallery will host the event April 17, allowing people to take part in art activities inspired by current exhibitions, from linocut ...
Apr 10, 2026 Vernon Public Art Gallery (Image Credit: Liam Verster / Vernon Matters)
Vernon RCMP urges people to "lock out auto crime"
Local police have asked the public to do their part to reduce crimes of opportunity in Vernon.April is Auto Crime Prevention Month, and Vernon North Okanagan RCMP have urged people to take steps to en...
Apr 09, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 152993505 © Dezzor | Dreamstime.com)
Destination Silver Star recognized for environmental, sustainability work
The group that promotes the local mountain resort has received a prestigious award.Destination Silver Star was recognized with a Biosphere Certification from the Responsible Tourism Institute.The cert...
Apr 09, 2026 SilverStar village (Image Credit: SilverStar MountaiN Resort)
Missing man located
Mounties say a man who was reported missing on April 6 had been located and was safe and unharmed
Apr 09, 2026 Stock photo (Image Credit: RCMP)
Okanagan snowpack falls to 58 per cent of normal
Okanagan's snow pack saw another significant decline heading into the warmer spring months.The B.C. River Forecast Centre said the regional snowpack was 58 per cent of normal as of April 1.The agency ...
Apr 09, 2026 Vernon seen from The Rise on April 1, 2026. (Image Credit: Liam Verster / Vernon Matters)
