Category Archives: Vernon
Retro Mania featuring vintage goods for sale, family-fun atmosphere
Collectors of all things vintage and retro will be able to get their hands on some goods next weekend.Vernon Comic Con will host Retro Mania, an event where people will be selling a range of items fro...
Oct 30, 2025
Sewer project that faced major delays pausing through winter
A major project that has disrupted traffic for residents in Coldstream will be wrapping up for the season.The District of Coldstream said the Aberdeen Road sanitary sewer system upgrade project had se...
Oct 30, 2025
Okanagan still very dry, poses risk of multi-year drought effects
The Okanagan's drought rating is still high heading into the middle of fall, and that does not bode well for the coming seasons. The B.C. River Forecast Centre said the region was at Drought Level 2 a...
Oct 30, 2025
B.C. Hydro footing bill for tree replacement at Coldstream's Cenotaph Park
Two trees at Coldstream's Cenotaph Park are going to be cut down due to their encroachment on the power lines.A report from the District of Coldstream said two Boxelders had grown too close to the ele...
Oct 30, 2025
Solar panels installed at Coldstream Hall
Coldstream Community Hall has a new solar array on its roof, though it's not quite ready for use.The District of Coldstream said the installation of the panels was completed, though they still needed ...
Oct 30, 2025
Eby says he'll call early election in B.C. if northern power line bill fails
British Columbia Premier David Eby says he will stake his government on the passage of the bill to fast-track construction of the North Coast Transmission Line to power future resource projects in nor...
Oct 29, 2025
UPDATE: No injuries reported in Wednesday's house fire
UPDATED on Thursday, Oct. 30No one was injured as a result of the fire that significantly damaged a home in Vernon's north end Wednesday afternoon.Vernon Fire Rescue said crews were dispatched to the ...
Oct 29, 2025
Dancing with the Vernon Stars raised over $150K for end-of-life care
The organization that offers end-of-life care in the North Okanagan is getting a huge boost thanks to people willing to take the stage for a good cause.The annual Dancing with the Vernon Stars gala wa...
Oct 29, 2025
Okanagan chambers unite under new business advisory council
Four Okanagan chambers of commerce are joining forces to strengthen their regional advocacy.The Kelowna Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Westside Board of Trade have expanded their partnership to i...
Oct 29, 2025
Vernon to be without swimming pools during transition to ALC
Residents and visitors will be without a swimming pool for a period of time when the recreation services transitions to Vernon's new Active Living Centre.At the regular meeting Monday, Oct. 27, Vernon...
Oct 29, 2025
