Category Archives: Vernon
Local water levels normal heading into July
Greater Vernon Water is not seeing any issues in the local water supply.A July 2025 Water Supply report to the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee says the storage levels are within the normal zone even...
Jul 02, 2025
RDNO to seek grant for Cultural Centre
The Regional District of North Okanagan is looking for a grant to support the Greater Vernon Cultural Centre.A report to the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee recommends the Board of Directors apply f...
Jul 02, 2025
Nearly 20 Vernon, Okanagan artists to have works showcased in Europe
Several local artists will be heading abroad to have their pieces on display.Twenty B.C. artists, nearly all of whom are from Vernon, the Okanagan or Shuswap, have been invited to participate in the E...
Jul 02, 2025
Okanagan experiences intense heat on Canada Day, no records broken
The Okanagan region experienced a hot Canada Day Monday, with temperatures reaching 35 degrees Celsius in Kelowna and similar highs recorded in Vernon, West Kelowna and Peachland. Despite the intense ...
Jul 02, 2025
Inspection timelines up to Splashdown operators, park partially reopening
The independent agency tasked with overseeing safety compliances said the delayed opening of Splashdown Vernon comes as several slides were not up to code.The local waterpark was scheduled to open for...
Jun 30, 2025
Parking options will be available for Canada Day celebration
People wishing to enjoy the Canada Day celebrations at Polson Park won't have to worry about where to leave their vehicles.There will be no parking available in the park due to the Vernon Creek Natura...
Jun 30, 2025
Month-long closure of portion of Tronson needed for water main upgrades
A section of Tronson Road in Vernon will be closed for nearly a month for water main upgrades in the area.Starting Wednesday, July 2, the road will be closed between Kin Beach and Old Stamp Road to ac...
Jun 29, 2025
Splashdown Vernon opening delayed, waterpark calls it devastating
Due to safety concerns, the North Okanagan's water slide park won't be opening on time this season, much to the disappointment of the operator.In a release shared to Vernon Matters, Technical Safety B...
Jun 27, 2025
Vernonites reminded that fireworks are not permitted in the city
With Canada Day just around the corner, people in Vernon are being reminded to not set off fireworks or sky lanterns.The city says these items are not permitted within the City of Vernon boundaries, a...
Jun 27, 2025
Vehicle stolen from Vernon property located
A car that was taken from a residence in Vernon earlier this month has been located.Vernon RCMP said a blue 2018 Subaru Outback was reportedly stolen from a property on 33rd Street in the early mornin...
Jun 27, 2025
