Category Archives: Vernon
Infrastructure project in Coldstream delayed, road to remain closed for months
An infrastructure project in Coldstream that was supposed to be completed in a couple weeks is now going to take a few months more to complete. The sanitary sewer line installation on Selkirk Drive wa...
Jul 11, 2025
Ground broken on Okanagan Gondola project
A new tourist attraction is going up south of Vernon.Ridge North America announced that ground was broken for the Okanagan Gondola in the hills above Kalamalka Lake near Bailey Road.Submitted photo of...
Jul 11, 2025
Deaths outpacing births in Greater Vernon
The local death rates are nearly 1.5 times the birth rates in Vernon so far this year.Vital Statistics, B.C.'s data collection agency, said the first six months of 2025 saw 317 deaths in the Vernon Ce...
Jul 10, 2025
Program running to help make Vernon homes more energy efficient
Vernon homeowners have a new program to access to help improve energy use.The City of Vernon has partnered with the B.C.-based non-profit Community Energy Association to launch a Retrofit Assist Progr...
Jul 10, 2025
Former chiropractor found guilty of sexual assault
A trial in a Vernon sexual assault case has led to the accused being found guilty on one count.Murray Kievet, a former chiropractor, appeared in Vernon court Wednesday, July 9.The B.C. Prosecution Ser...
Jul 10, 2025
UPDATE: Boil Water Notice lifted
UPDATE:The Boil Water Notice for properties in the Bella Vista area has been lifted.Greater Vernon Water rescinded the notice Tuesday, July 15, after bacterial testing showed that disinfection levels ...
Jul 09, 2025
No injuries in crash outside Vernon Jubilee Hospital
UPDATE 9:30 a.m. July 10A collision snarled traffic on hospital hill Wednesdays, but did not result in any injuries.Vernon RCMP said a vehicle was attempting to turn off 21st Avenue onto 32nd Street, ...
Jul 09, 2025
UPDATE: High Streamflow Advisory rescinded
UPDATE: 11:40 a.m. July 10An advisory that was issued in response to heavy rainfall in the area has been lifted.The B.C. River Forecast Centre lifted the High Streamflow Advisory for the Lower Thompso...
Jul 09, 2025
20 Vernon locals attending B.C. Special Olympics Summer Games
Almost two dozen Vernon residents will be taking part in the 2025 B.C. Special Olympics Summer Games.Special Olympics says 20 Vernonites will be participating in the games in some capacity, 11 of whom...
Jul 09, 2025
Sewer work in Coldstream ongoing more than a week after deadline
An infrastructure project in the District of Coldstream has fallen well behind schedule, much to the ire of residents on the affected street.Construction of a sanitary sewer system on Selkirk Drive be...
Jul 09, 2025
