Category Archives: Vernon
UPDATE: Boil Water Notice lifted for the BX area
UPDATE 5 p.m. Sept 19The Boil Water Notice issued following a water service interruption related to work on the water system in the BX area has been lifted.The RDNO rescinded the notice Friday after s...
Sep 15, 2025
Polson Park naturalization work still on schedule
The Vernon Creek Naturalization project at Polson Park remains on track to be completed this fall.A city staff report said the work at the park in downtown Vernon was progressing, with recent work inc...
Sep 13, 2025
Vernon's new roundabout nearly complete
Significant progress has been made on the new traffic control measure in the Foothills neighbourhood.A city staff report said the pavement work has been completed for the new roundabout at the interse...
Sep 12, 2025
Coldstream brings in new Financial Officer
The District of Coldstream has a new leader for its financial department.Aaron Stuart has been appointed as Coldstream's new Director of Financial Administration (Chief Financial Officer).Stuart is a ...
Sep 12, 2025
Vernon cop resigns following code of conduct hearing
A member of the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP has left the force.Constable Shaun Miranda was the subject of an RCMP Code of Conduct hearing in August. The hearing was related to an alleged violation of t...
Sep 12, 2025
Sovereign Lodge improvements completed
The local lodge for cross country skiers to access has been enhanced.The Sovereign Lake Nordic Club said physical work on the main day lodge was completed over the summer in preparation for the upcomi...
Sep 12, 2025
Local initiative to address food insecurity in the North Okanagan
A fundraising initiative has been launched to address food insecurity among North Okanagan seniors.This year's Good Food Box fundraiser, run in partnership with Community Foundation of the North Okana...
Sep 11, 2025
VSAR purchases new truck, will have equipment fitted next
Vernon Search and Rescue (VSAR) is adding a new vehicle to its fleet.In a social media post on Wednesday, the emergency service said their brand-new Ford 550 cab and chassis rolled into Vernon."This b...
Sep 11, 2025
Sentencing in Vernon sexual assault case coming down in the fall
A former chiropractor found guilty on one count of sexual assault will learn his sentence in the fall.Murray Kievit was found guilty on one count of sexual assault in Vernon court in July. The charge ...
Sep 10, 2025
Cops for Kids riders rolling through Vernon Saturday
Police officers raising money for a good cause will roll through Vernon on their bicycles this weekend. The Cops for Kids ride will see the 21 participating RCMP officers and personnel from the Southe...
Sep 10, 2025
