Category Archives: Vernon
No reported injuries after multi-vehicle crash stalled traffic on Hospital Hill
A crash on 32nd Street Wednesday afternoon impacted traffic entering and leaving Vernon.Vernon North Okanagan RCMP said three vehicles collided near the Tel-A-Friend Motel and Jim's Place Pizza, aroun...
Jul 31, 2025
Vernon RCMP looking to speak with bike theft witness
Local police are looking for a witnesses in a bike theft case.Vernon North Okanagan RCMP say an e-bike was stolen from outside the Dollarama at Polson Mall around 2 p.m. Sunday, July 27.Officers later...
Jul 30, 2025
Coldstream to adopt the regional Accessibility Plan
The District of Coldstream will be making efforts to ensure the community is more accessible and inclusive.Coldstream Council endorsed the North Okanagan Accessibility Plan at the regular meeting Mond...
Jul 30, 2025
UPDATE: One person hospitalized in Highway 97 crash, confrontation also ensued between two drivers
UPDATE 5:45 p.m.A motorcyclist was injured in the crash on Highway 97 Tuesday afternoon.BX Swan Lake Fire Chief Bill Wacey said the collision involving the motorbike and an SUV occurred shortly after ...
Jul 29, 2025
Coldstream successful in bid for FireSmart funds
The District of Coldstream will have outside funding to help protect the community from fires.Coldstream was successful in a bid to secure money through the FireSmart Community Funding and Supports st...
Jul 29, 2025
New roof installed at Lumby's arena
The renovations at Pat Duke Memorial Arena have crossed the finish line.The Regional District of North Okanagan said the roof replacement and upgrades at the arena in Lumby are complete.First built in...
Jul 29, 2025
Vernon resident shocked, ready for retirement after big lotto win
A woman in Vernon is planning to travel in her retirement after winning $500,000 in the lottery.Valerie Hoath won the Extra prize in the July 19 Lotto 6/49 draw.The B.C. Lottery Corporation (BCLC) sai...
Jul 29, 2025
Police seize Spallumcheen property used for illicit drug production
The B.C. Government has taken control of a North Okanagan property that was allegedly used for producing illicit substances.In February, the RCMP raided a clandestine lab off of Reservoir Road in Spal...
Jul 28, 2025
UPDATE: Boil Water Notice rescinded
UPDATE 11:30 a.m. July 31The Boil Water Notice for select properties in Vernon's BX area has been lifted.The notice was issued after a power outage caused a loss of pressure at a pump station Monday.G...
Jul 28, 2025
Victim identified in Coldstream house fire
The human remains found in a house that burned down last week have been identified.Emergency responders were called to the scene of the fire, located at the house on the corner of Kalview Drive and Wh...
Jul 28, 2025
