Category Archives: Vernon
Four psychiatrists resign from Vernon's Jubilee Hospital
Four psychiatrists have resigned from their acute care and on-call roles at Vernon Jubilee Hospital, adding to growing worries about health care in the Interior.The opposition BC Conservative Party ca...
Oct 24, 2025
New nature reserve open along Swan Lake
A new public park has opened in the Greater Vernon area.The Regional District of North Okanagan officially opened the new Jordan Nature Reserve with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday, Oct. 22.The ne...
Oct 23, 2025
Okanagan Lake level below target as drought rating remains high
The lack of any significant rainfall recently has led to the severe drought conditions persisting well into the fall, and its having an impact on the local ecosystems.The B.C. River Forecast Centre sa...
Oct 23, 2025
Gas station grand opening supports OKIB youth
A gas station that has opened on the Okanagan Indian Band land used its grand opening to support local youth.The new Canco station opened at 11341 Westside Road, between Mini Shadow and Imtil Roads, o...
Oct 23, 2025
Category 2 and 3 Open Fires allowed in Enderby
People can once again have large pile burns.The City of Enderby and Shuswap River Fire Protection District lifted the prohibition on Category 2 and Category 3 Open Burning Wednesday, Oct. 22."This is ...
Oct 22, 2025
Sveva Caetani's work displayed in Rome for the first time
The renowned Italian-Canadian artist from Vernon has her work on display in Rome for the first time."Sveva Caetani's life and art will be the subject of a large-scale feature exhibition opening this f...
Oct 22, 2025
Local spin on Oktoberfest going at 1516 Pub and Grill
Vernon's version of the fall beer festival will be held at the pub on Okanagan Lake.The 1516 Pub and Grill will host Stefan Tobler, Head Brewmaster of Okanagan Spring Brewery, for the opening of the a...
Oct 22, 2025
Nutrients For Eye Health: What an Optometrist Wants You to Know
When it comes to protecting your vision, small daily choices can make a lasting difference. Being proactive about nutrition is one of the simplest ways to support long-term eye health. While a healthy...
Oct 22, 2025
Webinar aims to reduce commercial food waste in the North Okanagan
A company is trying to reduce the amount of food North Okanagan restaurants and businesses waste.The company BetterTable will partner with FoodMesh to host a webinar offering a free, 30-minute session...
Oct 21, 2025
Local housing construction declined in September
Greater Vernon saw housing construction take a big dip in the latest reporting month.Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) said there were just nine housing projects started locally in Septem...
Oct 21, 2025
