Category Archives: Vernon
Early morning fire on Kal Lake Road
Crews were on the scene of a fire on Kal Lake Road at Sinister Kustoms Ltd. which appears to have started in the rear of the building. Vernon Fire Rescue was called to the blaze at the custom auto bod...
Oct 01, 2025
North Okanagan campfire bans lifted Monday
People living in the North Okanagan can once again have campfires on their properties.The City of Vernon, District of Coldstream, City of Enderby and Shuswap River Fire Protection District, and the Re...
Sep 29, 2025
Westside Road wildfire under control
A wildfire on the west side of Okanagan Lake has been contained.The B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS) said the fire that ignited along Westside Road in the Okanagan Indian Band was considered Under Control...
Sep 29, 2025
Land Sharing workshop connects land owners and farmers
The Young Agrarians will host a Land Sharing Workshop at the Enderby Drill Hall on Oct. 19. Land Sharing is a partnership program where land owners are connected with farmers so their acreage can be p...
Sep 26, 2025
Vernon Council advocating on behalf of the city at UBCM Convention
Vernon council is advocating for the city at the annual Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) convention.A release from the city said council and senior staff members attending the convention have met w...
Sep 26, 2025
Good samaritans rescued capsized canoer on Kal Lake
A canoer who went overboard on Kalamalka Lake was rescued thanks to some quick action by other lake users Tuesday evening.Vernon Search and Rescue (VSAR) responded on the evening of Sept. 23 after rec...
Sep 26, 2025
Aging Well Expo in Vernon to run Oct. 1
National Seniors Day will be marked in Vernon with the annual Aging Well Expo.On Oct. 1, older adults, caregivers and community members interested in staying healthy in their old age will be able to a...
Sep 25, 2025
Okanagan's drought conditions persist heading into the fall
The Okanagan continued to experience drought conditions heading into the first week of autumn.The B.C. River Forecast Centre issued drought rating of Level 3 for the Okanagan Thursday, Sept. 25. That ...
Sep 25, 2025
Water system work to result in source change for several Vernon neighbourhoods
Properties in areas across Vernon will see a temporary water source change.The Regional District of North Okanagan said it would switch the drinking water source for Greater Vernon Water serviced prop...
Sep 24, 2025
Pool owners reminded to take precautions when draining water
The City of Vernon encourages people to protect waterways when draining their pools.With fall temperatures approaching, the city reminded Vernon residents to take care when draining pools, hot tubs, s...
Sep 24, 2025
