Category Archives: Vernon
Art exhibit in Vernon explores toxic drug crisis from a lived experience lens
An art exhibit on display in Vernon explores a new perspective on the toxic drug crisis.The exhibit, Expressions from the Front Lines; A Journey through the Toxic Drug Crisis, is on display at the Gal...
Aug 13, 2025
Vernon endorses Regional Accessibility Plan, work underway to include key points in the OCP
The City of Vernon has committed to breaking down barriers and making the community more accessible.At the regular meeting Monday, August 11, Vernon City Council voted unanimously in favour of endorsi...
Aug 13, 2025
Vernon's rec rental fees to increase in the coming years
The City of Vernon will be increasing the rates for renting recreational facilities and parks in the next three years.Starting in 2026, the rental rates for recreational facilities will be increasing ...
Aug 12, 2025
Vernon's revenues outpacing expenditures
The City of Vernon has managed its budget well in the first half of 2025.A financial report to Vernon City Council showed the city's revenues totaled $81,900,966 as of June 30, 2025. That accounts for...
Aug 12, 2025
Funtastic preparing for 40th anniversary
The Funtastic Sports Society is starting to prepare for a milestone celebration by finding new partners.Funtastic will have its 40th annual Slo Pitch and Music Festival in 2026, and is wanting to host...
Aug 12, 2025
Alexis Park closed for irrigation work
The irrigation system is being replaced at Alexis Park, resulting in a closure.The work began in early July, and a report to Vernon City Council Monday, Aug. 11, said the ball diamond at the park has ...
Aug 12, 2025
Outside funding going to support Vernon's green spaces
The City of Vernon is getting some financial aid to ensure natural spaces are maintained and protected.The Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) will provide $24,300 to support Vernon's Natural Asset Ma...
Aug 12, 2025
Youth organization raises awareness of climate change impacts
A provincial program aimed at raising awareness of climate change has seen very positive results in Vernon.The Youth Climate Corps established a team of four youths and young adults in Vernon this sum...
Aug 12, 2025
New Executive Director for Vernon's Social Planning Council
The local agency that oversees numerous quality of life files has a new leader.Roger Parenteau has taken on the role of Executive Director of Vernon's Social Planning Council. He started with the grou...
Aug 11, 2025
Police investigating after paddleboarders allegedly hit by boat on Kal Lake
Mounties are investigating a crash on Kalamalka Lake Sunday evening.Vernon North Okanagan RCMP say a pair of paddleboarders were knocked off their boards by a boat around 7 p.m. Sunday, Augsut 10, at ...
Aug 11, 2025
