Category Archives: Vernon
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
UPDATE: Vernon Vipers strengthen core behind the bench
The Vernon Vipers has brought in two new coaching staff member.The local BCHL team announced Monday, August 11, that Mike Sommer and Ryan Hollweg have been hired on as the Vipers' Assistant Coaches fo...
Aug 11, 2025
City grants to support three sustainability projects in Vernon
The City of Vernon is providing some financial aid for sustainability projects.Through the 2025 Sustainability Grant program, the city is providing a total of $6,000 to support three projects.Canadian...
Aug 11, 2025
Vernon's crime rates increasing, despite dip in calls for service
RCMP say there has been an increase in criminal activity in Vernon recently.Vernon North Okanagan RCMP have released their second quarter (Q2) report, which shows there were 1,651 criminal code offenc...
Aug 08, 2025
Splatsin Homes initiative offering affordable, unique housing option
A new initiative from the Splatsin First Nation has been launched to tackle the housing crisis. Splatsin Homes held a ribbon cutting Friday, August 8, to mark the launch of the project that will see a...
Aug 08, 2025
Talk about a gimme: Police seeking info on putter thieves
Police are on the hunt for some alleged thieves who appear to be working on their short game.Vernon North Okanagan RCMP say a man and woman entered the pro shop at the Rise Golf Resort at approximatel...
Aug 07, 2025
Second annual skate and music festival to run in Vernon
Lillyfest is making its return in the North Okanagan.The second edition of the skate and music festival will be held at Creekside Park in Coldstream on Saturday, August 30.Lillyfest, organized by Loca...
Aug 07, 2025
Boaters asked to be cautious around new pump station project
People boating on Okanagan Lake's north end are advised to be careful around the new Canoe Bay Pump Station.The pump station being built at the north end of Kin Beach Park was ongoing Wednesday, Augus...
Aug 06, 2025
Not Guilty plea entered in Vernon murder trial
A murder case has gone to trial in Vernon, with the defendant pleading not guilty. The trial of Peter Visintainer, accused of first degree murder in the death of Wolf-Ingo Beyer, began at the Vernon l...
Aug 06, 2025
