Category Archives: Vernon
'Razor’s edge of survival': Eby decries increasing softwood tariffs
British Columbia Premier David Eby says increasing U.S. tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber has left anyone with jobs dependent on the forest industry under imminent threat. In a letter sent to Prime ...
Oct 14, 2025
Local cricket tournament participation saw growth this year
The second annual T10 Cricket Tournament saw more participation than in the inaugural year.The tournament , organized by the North Okanagan Cricket Club and held at the Glenmore cricket field, saw six...
Oct 14, 2025
Vernon named a finalist in the SiriusXM Music Town contest
Vernon has made it down to the top eight in the national competition to find the next Music Town.SiriusXM said Vernon was one of eight finalists in the Music Town competition.Vernon and the other fina...
Oct 14, 2025
Armstrong landfill closing temporarily for paving work
The Armstrong/Spallumcheen Diversion and Disposal Facility will be temporarily closed for a few days to accommodate some work at the site.The Regional District of North Okanagan said the facility will...
Oct 14, 2025
Coldstream seeking grant for firefighter gear decontamination
The District of Coldstream is looking at some outside funding to help prevent local firefighters from being exposed to dangerous particulate matter.A district staff report asked council to authorize s...
Oct 14, 2025
Young hockey fans call Vipers game through Junior Broadcaster program
An initiative between the Vernon Vipers and 107.5 Beach Radio is allowing young fans to be part of the game experience.The Junior Broadcaster program sees a lucky local student in Grade 6 through 12 p...
Oct 13, 2025
Local leaders, partners, taking to the streets for annual Business Walks
Elected officials and community partners will be checking in with local business owners and managers as part of the annual Business Walks.On Wednesday, Oct. 15, civic leaders and representatives from ...
Oct 12, 2025
Vernon Creek Naturalization at Polson Park moving along
Progress continues to be made on the Polson Park Vernon Creek Naturalization project.A city staff report said the in-stream work was completed within the fish window, as regulated by the Department of...
Oct 11, 2025
Downtown road to be temporarily closed for Cultural Centre infrastructure work
A road through Vernon's downtown core will be temporarily closed to accommodate some infrastructure work.The City of Vernon said 31st Avenue, between 29th and 30th Streets, will be closed to vehicle t...
Oct 10, 2025
Burger Challenge a "slam dunk" in supporting business and charity: B.C. Bob
The celebrity guest judge of the Golden Burger Challenge has high praise for the economic and charitable impacts of the initiative.Bob Kronbauer, also known as B.C. Bob, is a social media personality ...
Oct 10, 2025
