Category Archives: Vernon
Public concerns raised following release of Vernon's 2024 Annual Report
The City of Vernon released its 2024 Annual Report in early June, sparking some concerns and feedback from local residents.At the regular meeting Monday, June 23, Vernon City Council opened the floor ...
Jun 25, 2025
Vernon Search and Rescue warns of water hazards after tires removed from the lake
The local search and rescue society is warning that tires left in the water can pose a risk to the public.Vernon Search and Rescue (VSAR) said in a social media post that volunteer members were on Oka...
Jun 25, 2025
Film exploring options to reduce wildfire risks will be screened in Vernon
An independent documentary that investigates options to reduce wildfire activity in British Columbia will be shown in Vernon Thursday evening.B.C. is Burning, a film by long-time Vernon resident and r...
Jun 25, 2025
City of Vernon disputes claim of 32 per cent increase as it addresses rising rental fee
Local agencies have been voicing concerns about the rising recreation rental fees, but the City of Vernon has disputed claims of extreme rate increases.In May, the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce c...
Jun 25, 2025
Vernon combines emergency reserves into one fund, adds $215K
The City of Vernon has amalgamated its funding used during emergency situations, to help better manage the money.At the regular meeting Monday, June 23, Vernon City Council was presented with an oppor...
Jun 25, 2025
Vernon saw three drug deaths in April
The local drug death toll has grown to 12.The B.C. Coroner's Service reported the updated figure after three deaths linked to toxic illicit substances were recorded in Vernon this past April.In Kelown...
Jun 24, 2025
Community members stepping up to maintain O'Keefe Ranch
The Desert Cove Community is putting its support behind the local heritage site.The community said it had raised funds to fix and repair the billboards on each side of the O'Keefe Ranch, while volunte...
Jun 24, 2025
Vernon's fire danger rating declines
The recent cooler, wet weather has reduced the local fire danger risk.As of Tuesday, June 24, Vernon's Fire Danger rating was set at Low, or Level 1.That comes after being increased to High, or Level ...
Jun 24, 2025
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Vernon, Okanagan
Another storm front is moving into the Okanagan.Environment Canada issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the North and Central Okanagan, including Vernon and Kelowna, Tuesday, June 24.The weather age...
Jun 24, 2025
Cultural Centre parking loss not a concern for the city
The City of Vernon believes the loss of the parking spots for the Greater Vernon Cultural Centre will will not have significant impacts on residents or visitors.The Cultural Centre (GVCC) will be buil...
Jun 24, 2025
