Category Archives: Vernon
Fire Danger Rating back up to High
Vernon's Fire Danger Rating has increased once again.The City of Vernon increased the danger rating to High, or Level 3, on Thursday. The increase comes following a decline due to a cooler, wetter spe...
Jul 04, 2025
GoFundMe launched following death of local ceramic studio owner
An online fundraiser has been launched to support the family of the late-owner of a Vernon based ceramic studio.The Help Colour Time Ceramics - In Memory of Collin Bonneau GoFundMe was started after t...
Jul 03, 2025
Armstrong MetalFest returns for 15th year
The North Okanagan's extreme music event will return this month.The 15th edition of Armstrong MetalFest will run at the Hassen Arena July 11 - 12.The lineup for the upcoming show includes Born of Siri...
Jul 03, 2025
Bella Vista area house destroyed in fire
A house was in Vernon's Bella Vista area was destroyed in a recent fire.Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) responded to a report of a structure fire on Bella Vista Road around 2 a.m. Saturday, June 28...
Jul 03, 2025
Emergency medical responder education to be offered at Okanagan College in Vernon
The Okanagan College's Vernon campus will be offering new courses for people wishing to serve in emergency medical situations.The Justice Institute of B.C. (JIBC) has partnered with the college to bri...
Jul 03, 2025
Okanagan's Drought Rating holding steady
The Okanagan continues to be ranked at Drought Level 2.The B.C. River Forecast Centre issued the rating Thursday, July 3, marking the fourth straight week with that ranking.Level 2 means conditions ar...
Jul 03, 2025
Nearly 200 cars rolling in for Vernon Cruise-In
Hot rods, off roaders, classic cars and collector cars will roll in to Vernon for the annual Sun Valley Cruise-In this weekend.Stephanie Everitt, chair of the Cruise-In Committee, says 177 participant...
Jul 03, 2025
Rail Trail construction halted
Construction of the Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail has been paused pending permit approvals.The Splatsin Development Corporation (SDC) said it was awaiting formal approval from the Agricultural Lan...
Jul 02, 2025
Summer employment program helping local youth combat climate change
The expansion of a summer employment program will allow Vernon youth to combat climate change while earning some income.Youth Climate Corps BC (YCCBC), which offers paid work and training opportunitie...
Jul 02, 2025
Fireworks suspected in Canada Day grass fire
A fire that ignited in the Bella Vista neighbourhood on Canada Day is under investigation.Vernon North Okanagan RCMP said police assisted Vernon Fire Rescue Services at a scene of a grass fire around ...
Jul 02, 2025
