Category Archives: Vernon
Grants on offer for community projects
People and community groups looking to run projects for their neighbourhoods could be eligible for some financial aid.Community Foundation North Okanagan is running its Neighbourhood Small Grants prog...
Apr 01, 2026 Stock photo of a community garden (Image Credit: ID 156677122 © James Andrews | Dreamstime.com)
Local teacher bringing global running group to the North Okanagan
The North Okanagan is joining a global organization to promote healthy, active lifestyles.Jason Pass, a teacher at Seaton Secondary and a B.C. Dragoons Army Cadet officer, is bringing Parkrun to the a...
Apr 01, 2026 The Okanagan Rail Trail in Coldstream (Image Credit: Liam Verster / Vernon Matters)
Volunteers sought for Enderby Clean-Up Challenge
Organizers are calling on Enderby residents to do their part to keep their community clean.The 14th annual Community Clean-Up Challenge will go in the North Okanagan city from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Satur...
Apr 01, 2026 Enderby City Hall (Image Credit: Liam Verster / Vernon Matters)
Four vehicles damaged in suspected Coldstream arson
Police are investigating a suspected arson in Coldstream Tuesday morning.Vernon North Okanagan RCMP said officers were on patrol in the 11000-block of Kalamalka Lake Road at around 3:30 a.m. when they...
Mar 31, 2026 Coldstream Fire Department truck (Image Credit: Vernon Matters)
Pump station project at Canoe Bay moving along
The new pump house that will feed water from Okanagan Lake to agricultural properties in the Bella Vista area is moving along.The Regional District of North Okanagan said the Canoe Bay Pump Station pr...
Mar 31, 2026 Construction of the Canoe Bay pump house (Image Credit: Liam Verster / Vernon Matters)
Gasoline prices soar in Vernon
Fuel prices spiked locally overnight.The fuel price tracing website GasBuddy said the average price for a litre of regular gasoline in Vernon was $191.9 Tuesday, March 31.That was up 28 cents from Mon...
Mar 31, 2026 Gassing up in Vernon (Image Credit: Liam Verster / Vernon Matters)
Vernon apartment fire claimed one life
The fire at a Vernon apartment building last week claimed the life of one person.The fire sparked at a ground floor unit of the Parkview Garden Apartments around 6 a.m. Wednesday, March 25.Vernon RCMP...
Mar 31, 2026 Firefighters responding to the fire at the Parkview Garden Apartments Wednesday, March 25 (Image Credit: City of Vernon)
Coldstream, other communities get boost for firefighting capabilities
Several area communities will be benefiting from a provincial investment into volunteer and composite fire departments.The $4-million investment coming through B.C.'s Community Emergency Preparedness ...
Mar 31, 2026 Coldstream Fire Engine (Image Credit: Vernon Matters)
Job seekers will eye career choices at Spring Job Fair
Anyone in need of a new job or career will have a chance to explore local opportunities.Community Futures North Okanagan and WorkBC will hold the Spring Job Fair at the Prestige Vernon Lodge from 11 a...
Mar 31, 2026 People learning about local career opportunities at a previous job fair (Image Credit: Liam Verster / Vernon Matters)
Bidding process opens to replace the roof at Kal Tire Place
Companies are being sought to replace the roof at the local arena.The City of Vernon opened its Request for Quotations (RFQ) for a Kal Tire Place Roof renewal project Monday, March 30.The RFQ proposal...
Mar 30, 2026 Kal Tire Place (Image Credit: Liam Verster / Vernon Matters)
