Category Archives: Vernon
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
Coldstream increasing parks and recreation fees
People holding events in Coldstream will see their fees increase in 2026.Coldstream Council received a report at the latest council meeting outlining changes to the Parks and Public Spaces Regulation ...
Oct 21, 2025
What Happens Upstream conference gives local youth advocacy platform
Local youth had a chance to showcase their leadership potential at the second annual What Happens Upstream Youth Conference in Vernon on Monday.Hosted by the Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB) Youth Leadersh...
Oct 20, 2025
Bear spotted near Seaton Secondary
A wild animal was sighted near a highschool close to Vernon's downtown core Sunday.A social media post by Debbie Wark said a bear was seen near W.L. Seaton Secondary around 11 a.m. Oct. 19.Photo of th...
Oct 19, 2025
Vernon residents encouraged to access utility bills online
With the Canada Post strike ongoing, Vernon residents have been encouraged to check their October bills online.The City of Vernon said residents can sign up for a MyCity account to view their utility ...
Oct 19, 2025
Salvation Army unveils market-style food bank in Vernon
The Salvation Army has taken a unique approach to helping feed people in Greater Vernon,as the demand for supports continue to grow.The organization unveiled its new, market-style food bank at its loc...
Oct 17, 2025
Enderby Business Walk to run Thursday
Local leaders and partners will take to the streets in Enderby to assess the local business sector.The City of Enderby will hold its annual Business Walk from 10 a.m to 12 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, whic...
Oct 17, 2025
Vernon fire crews respond to blaze on 30th Avenue
UPDATE: 11:45 a.m. Oct. 17The top floor of a downtown Vernon building was the site of a fire Friday morning.Vernon Fire Rescue Services responded to a fire in the third floor of the building that hous...
Oct 17, 2025
Dancing with the Vernon Stars gala goes Saturday
An event to mark the annual dance fundraiser in support of end-of-life care in the North Okanagan goes Saturday evening. The Dancing with the Vernon Stars gala will be held at the Prestige Vernon Lodg...
Oct 17, 2025
Wildfire near Lavington brought under control
A wildfire that sparked near Lavington earlier in the week has been contained.The B.C. Wildfire Service said the blaze started Monday, Oct. 13, in an area north of Warren and Buchanan Roads, and south...
Oct 16, 2025
