Category Archives: Vernon
Coldstream home destroyed in afternoon fire
Emergency crews were on the scene of a house fire in Coldstream Thursday afternoon.Vernon Matters learned of the fire and attended the scene around 3:30 p.m., and found firefighters actioning a house ...
Jul 24, 2025
Annual paddleboard fundraiser runs Friday
A fundraiser that sees paddleboarders travel the length of Kalamalka Lake will take place Friday, July 24.The annual Stand Up For Fundraising event is in support of Foundry North Okanagan, which provi...
Jul 24, 2025
New plan aims to improve accessibility throughout the North Okanagan
Efforts are being made to break down barriers and make the North Okanagan more inclusive and accessible.The Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) Board of Directors has endorsed the region's firs...
Jul 24, 2025
UPDATE: Gas line struck, leading to Aberdeen Road closure
Update 5:15 p.m.The road closure in Coldstream Thursday was issued after a gas line in the area was struck.The District of Coldstream said it closed Aberdeen Road from Venables Drive to Middleton Driv...
Jul 24, 2025
Record total raised at Eve of the Arts
The annual fundraiser in support of the arts was very successful with record-breaking support.The Midsummer's Eve of the Arts raised over $100,000 in support of the Vernon Public Art Gallery."This mil...
Jul 23, 2025
Towne Theatre temporarily closed due to equipment failure
The Vernon Towne Theatre has had to temporarily close its doors.The theatre, located on 30th Avenue in the downtown core, has faced some equipment failures that led to it not being able to screen film...
Jul 23, 2025
Local company donates bikes to kids in need
A local boat building company has provided a generous donation to area children.KingFisher Boats has donated bicycles to the North Okanagan Youth and Family Services Society (NOYFSS), which are then b...
Jul 22, 2025
Canoe Bay Pump Station construction on schedule, though road closure extended
Construction of the new pump station at the north end of Okanagan Lake is moving along as planned.The Regional District of North Okanagan says the Canoe Bay Pump Station, located at the north end of K...
Jul 22, 2025
Lumby murder trial to happen next May
Dates for a Lumby murder trial have been set.The B.C. Prosecution Service told Vernon Matters Vitali Stefanski appeared in Vernon law courts Monday, July 21, during which dates for jury selection and ...
Jul 22, 2025
Eat an entire Big Mac in under a minute?
Maybe this wasn't a good idea... Brian & Rebecca take on the challenge to eat an entire Big Mac in one minute! #tryittuesday #beachmorningswithbrianandrebecca #beachradiovernon #vernonbc #bicmacch...
Jul 22, 2025
