Category Archives: Vernon
Okanagan snowpack falls to 58 per cent of normal
Okanagan's snow pack saw another significant decline heading into the warmer spring months.The B.C. River Forecast Centre said the regional snowpack was 58 per cent of normal as of April 1.The agency ...
Apr 09, 2026 Vernon seen from The Rise on April 1, 2026. (Image Credit: Liam Verster / Vernon Matters)
Donations sought for Lumby Days Silent Auction
Organizers are looking for people interested in putting up goods or services for the Lumby Days Silent Auction.The auction is organized by the JW Inglis Elementary Parent Advisory Committee, with all ...
Apr 09, 2026 Lumby Days celebrations (Image Credit: Lumby Days website)
Polson Place mall windows smashed by rocks
The Shops at Polson Place was the target of an aparant vandal.Vernon North Okanagan RCMP said it was notified of a person throwing rocks at the shopping centre at around 10:45 p.m. Monday, April 6.Off...
Apr 08, 2026 A broken window at the back entrance to the Shops at Polson Place. (Image Credit: Liam Verster / Vernon Matters)
Local gas prices again nearing $2/L
Vernon has seen another price jump at the pump.With the Straight of Hormuz still closed despite a two week ceasefire in place, GasBuddy said Vernon's average price for a litre of regular gasoline rose...
Apr 08, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 12109387 © Dmitry Kalinovsky | Dreamstime.com)
Local police searching for man wanted for assault with a weapon
Vernon North Okanagan RCMP have asked the public to keep an eye out for a wanted man.Mounties said 49 year old Troy Killingbeck was wanted for assault with a weapon, uttering threats, and a number of ...
Apr 08, 2026 Troy Killingbeck was wanted on a number of charges including assault with a weapon. (Image Credit: RCMP)
Housing prices still down annually
Housing prices in the North Okanagan remained in favour of buyers last month.The Association of Interior Realtors (AoIR) said the benchmark prices for single family homes in the area declined on both ...
Apr 07, 2026 Stock photo (Image Credit: ID 14115451 © Stephen Mcsweeny | Dreamstime.com)
VSAR teams helped rescue stranded motorists
Vernon Search and Rescue were instrumental in helping motorists who were stuck in the Killiney Beach area.On the evening of Tuesday, March 31, VSAR received a report of five stranded motorists in the ...
Apr 07, 2026 Vernon Search and Rescue cutting up a log to assist stranded motorists (Image Credit: VSAR / Facebook)
Youth cheer leading organization expanding into Vernon
Youths in Vernon and the surrounding communities interested in cheer leading will have a new group to join.Absolute Cheer and Tumbling is coming to Vernon, giving local youth a chance to hone their st...
Apr 07, 2026 An Absolute Cheer and Tumbling team (Image Credit: Absolute Cheer and Tumbling)
Vernon Comic Con returns with comic creator guests
Comic book fans, anime enthusiasts, and gamers of all type will have a chance to explore their interests with the return of Vernon Comic Con.The convention will go at the Vernon Recreation Centre Satu...
Apr 07, 2026 People browsing vendors' wares at the Vernon Comic Con (Image Credit: Liam Verster / Vernon Matters)
Bids sought for Lower BX Creek culvert repairs
The City of Vernon is looking for a company to take on an infrastructure project.The city said the twin 1850mm culvert for Lower BX Creek near 39th Avenue is failing.The culvert needs a new slipline, ...
Apr 06, 2026 A culvert for BX Creek in Vernon (Image Credit: Liam Verster / Vernon Matters)
