Category Archives: Vernon
Coldstream seeking feedback on lake access and community beaches
The District of Coldstream is seeking public input on its lake amenities.The district will hold an Open House focused on enhancing lake access points and community beaches at the Coldstream Community ...
Oct 10, 2025
Local search and rescue team air lift injured person from Cougar Canyon
A person who suffered an injury while in Cougar Canyon was rescued thanks to the Vernon Search and Rescue (VSAR) helicopter winch team.VSAR said it received a report of an injured person in the canyon...
Oct 10, 2025
Regional unemployment rose in September
The economic region that includes Vernon saw the unemployment rate increase last month.Statistics Canada said in the monthly Labour Force Survey report that the Thompson-Okanagan's unadjusted unemploy...
Oct 10, 2025
Five drug deaths recorded in Vernon in July, August
The number of lives lost to illicit toxic drugs continued to rise over the summer, though have tapered off compared to previous years.The B.C. Coroners Service's report said Vernon saw three drug-rela...
Oct 09, 2025
Debris fire found in Vernon's north end still not extinguished
Vernon Fire Rescue Services were able to quickly respond to a debris fire Wednesday, but it was not fully extinguished.Fire crews responded to a report of a fire behind the Rona store at around 9:45 p...
Oct 09, 2025
Police presence in Armstrong posed no threat to public: RCMP
A large police presence was noted in Armstrong on Wednesday, though details about what incident was unfolding remain limited.Vernon North Okanagan RCMP told Vernon Matters that police responded to a c...
Oct 09, 2025
Search and rescue crews instrumental in finding missing woman
Local and regional volunteer first responders played a key role in finding a woman who went missing in Vernon Wednesday afternoon.RCMP say 70 year old Colleen Ketcheson of Cherryville, and her dog Giz...
Oct 09, 2025
Young entrepreneurs shone at inaugural Coldstream Youth Business Fair
The first ever Coldstream Youth Business Fair was a success.Organizers of the event said there were 22 youth-led business stalls set up at the Coldstream Station Sunday, Oct. 2, where local youth offe...
Oct 08, 2025
Local Job-A-Palooza hailed as a success
Organizers of Vernon's annual job fair say the most recent event was very well received.WorkBC's Vernon branch said the Job-A-Palooza, held at the Vernon Prestige Lodge on October 2, saw 30 local empl...
Oct 08, 2025
Vernon RCMP searching for woman missing over two weeks
Local police are asking for assistance locating a woman who hasn't been heard from for over two weeks.Vernon North Okanagan RCMP said 44-year old Jody Gauvin was last heard from Sept. 20 and was belie...
Oct 08, 2025
