Category Archives: Vernon
Vernon Creek Naturalization project moving along, celebration goes Friday
The work at the creek in Polson Park has made some progress.A city staff report says crews began work for Phase 2 of the Vernon Creek Naturalization project in June, and have since removed sluice gate...
Jul 16, 2025
Vernon, Kelowna rowers take home medals at provincials
Okanagan-based rowing teams took home some hardware from the 2025 Rowing B.C. Provincial Championships.Crews from the Vernon Rowing and Dragon Boat Club (VRDB) and from Kelowna Rowing Club (KRC) were ...
Jul 15, 2025
Grant going to help maintain 130-year-old Vernon home
Some financial aid will go to support a heritage home located just outside Vernon's downtown core.At the regular meeting Monday, July 15, Vernon City Council was asked to provide a $5,000 Heritage Res...
Jul 15, 2025
No injuries reported after a car flipped near downtown Vernon
Traffic was stalled but there were no serious injuries after a car rolled onto it's roof just outside Vernon's downtown core Tuesday morning.Vernon North Okanagan RCMP say a small car was heading east...
Jul 15, 2025
Flood mitigation work to help protect Vernon's water reclamation system
A project will be undertaken this summer to protect the facility that treats wastewater in Vernon.At the Vernon City Council meeting Monday, July 14, city staff indicated it would be doing flood mitig...
Jul 15, 2025
Vernon's roundabout projects progressing on time, on budget
Progress has been made on the construction of Vernon's new traffic control measures.A city staff report said the Pleasant Valley Road / 39th Avenue roundabout retaining wall has been completed and cre...
Jul 15, 2025
43rd Ave. corridor project comes with $4.6M price tag
The City of Vernon is planning an infrastructure project with a multi-million dollar cost.The 43rd Avenue Corridor Improvement Project will see a roundabout installed at the intersection with Alexis P...
Jul 14, 2025
Paddleboarders to cross Kalamalka Lake for a good cause
A group of paddleboarders will travel along the length of Kalamalka Lake to raise money for charity.The eighth annual Stand Up For Charity paddle will see the participants traverse the 18 kilometre la...
Jul 14, 2025
RDNO raises alarm over infrastructure capacity and housing targets
The Regional District of North Okanagan has concerns over hitting provincial housing targets.Vernon and Coldstream were included in the expansion of the Housing Supply Act in May, with the province sa...
Jul 14, 2025
More trees, temporary umbrellas to provide shade at Vernon parks
The City of Vernon is moving ahead with a plan to help provide more shade at to local parks.At a previous meeting, Vernon City Council asked staff to investigate options for more shade at the Civic Me...
Jul 13, 2025
