Category Archives: Vernon
Winter tires requirement takes effect Oct. 1
A road safety advocacy group is reminding people to get their tires replaced.Starting Oct. 1, vehicles travelling on most B.C. highways will be required by law to be equipped with winter tires. Those ...
Sep 24, 2025
Local organization opposes Commonage development plan
A local group is in opposition of a planned development in Vernon and is organizing a letter writing campaign.Sustainable Environment Network Society (SENS) said in an email that the planned developme...
Sep 24, 2025
The Supreme Court of Canada grants stay on ostrich cull
The Supreme Court of Canada has granted a stay in the destruction of a flock of ostriches until the court mulls an application for leave to appeal. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has been on the ...
Sep 24, 2025
Sundog Festival Rocked!!!!
It was an incredible weekend of music and culture in Civic Memorial Park. Huge shout out to all the volunteers, sponsors, organizers and of course performers at this incredible event! Here is a little...
Sep 24, 2025
Youth secure soccer nets in Coldstream park
Advocacy from two local youths have led to a change in amenities at a local park.Grayson and Griffin Poulter wrote a letter to Coldstream Council in July of 2024, requesting that soccer nets be instal...
Sep 24, 2025
UPDATE: Highway 6 crash involved vehicle turning off the highway
UPDATE 1:30 p.m. Sept. 24The crash on Highway 6 Tuesday afternoon was the result of a vehicle crossing the road to exit the highway.Vernon North Okanagan RCMP said a vehicle was turning left onto Pott...
Sep 23, 2025
Vernonites encouraged to vote in the SiriusXM Music Town contest
Vernon residents have the chance to draw large musical act to the community.SiriusXM Canada has brought back SiriusXM Music Town, a national program that sees communities have a chance to bring a conc...
Sep 23, 2025
Coldstream changes newsletter distribution process amid mail delivery ban
The District of Coldstream has made a change to how it distributes its newsletter.The Canadian Union of Postal Workers implemented ban on delivery of neighbourhood mail on Sept. 15, which applies to t...
Sep 23, 2025
Wildfire Service warns of ongoing fire risk as local danger rating remains high
The B.C. Wildfire Service is urging people be cautious as the ongoing drought conditions pose a risk for fall wildfires.The Wildfire Service's (BCWS) seasonal forecast show an ongoing wildfire risk fo...
Sep 23, 2025
CFIA says B.C. ostrich farmers must leave by Tuesday or face arrest
The owners of an ostrich farm, whose flock is subject to a cull order, must leave today or face removal by police called in by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.RCMP and CFIA officials arrived Monda...
Sep 23, 2025
