Category Archives: Vernon
Fuel Good Day raised over $7,500 for local organizations
Several local organizations will benefit from the annual Fuel Good Day.On Tuesday, Sept. 16, a portion of fuel sales at Armstrong Regional Co-op locations was collected and donated to local groups.In ...
Sep 19, 2025
UPDATE: Residents able to return home after Adventure Bay fire was contained
UPDATE 11 a.m. Friday Sept. 19The fire that sparked in the Adventure Bay area led to some residents being forced from their homes for a few hours.The fire sparked in steep, grassy terrain in the Adven...
Sep 18, 2025
Standoff in Armstrong ends peacefully
The RCMP were involved in a standoff in Armstrong Thursday morning.Vernon North Okanagan RCMP said local police received a report of an individual experiencing a mental health crisis around 10 a.m.Mou...
Sep 18, 2025
RDNO to use load size fee structure for solid waste disposal
North Okanagan residents will see a change to the fees they are charged when using the dumps.The Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) Board of Directors have approved a change to the Solid Waste...
Sep 18, 2025
Local housing construction soared in August
The housing construction sector was busy in August.Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) said there were 53 housing projects started in Greater Vernon during the latest reporting month.That w...
Sep 18, 2025
Rustad in Vernon: Discusses future of healthcare, economy, and local MLA who walked away
The leader of the Conservative Party of B.C. made a quick visit to Vernon Wednesday as part of his leadership review, where he held a meet and greet and a sit down with Vernon Matters to discuss a ran...
Sep 18, 2025
Emergency exercise to be held at Vernon airport
An emergency training exercise will be held at the Vernon Regional Airport Thursday.The training session will see multiple emergency repose partners conduct a full-scape emergency exercise at the airp...
Sep 17, 2025
Vernon looking for opportunities to develop co-op, affordable housing
The City of Vernon has taken a step towards bringing more housing options into the community, though the plan is still in the early stages.At the regular meeting Monday, Sept. 15, Vernon City Council ...
Sep 17, 2025
UPDATE: Highway 97 crash involved a broadside collision
UPDATE: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 18The collision that closed Highway 97 between Vernon and Falkland Wednesday morning involved a vehicle being struck when turning onto the highway.Vernon North Okana...
Sep 17, 2025
Work ongoing to establish a new bus route up Middleton mountain
The City of Vernon is continuing its work to establish a new bus route in the region and improve service.At the regular meeting Monday, Sept. 15, Vernon City Council directed staff to request the prov...
Sep 17, 2025
