Category Archives: Vernon
UPDATE: Delcliffe Boil Water Notice lifted
-- UPDATE June 20 --The Boil Water Notice for select properties attached to the Delcliffe water system was rescinded Friday, June 20.Greater Vernon Water said sample testing showed the bacteria levels...
Jun 17, 2025
Coldstream awarded funding to support emergency operations
Provincial funding will go to support emergency response in the District of Coldstream.The district was awarded $39,979 through the Provincial Community Emergency Preparedness fund to support training...
Jun 17, 2025
Police searching for stolen vehicle believed to be linked to recent crimes
Vernon North Okanagan RCMP are asking the public for assistance locating a suspect vehicle.Police say a blue 2018 Subaru Outback was reported stolen from a residence on 33rd Street in the early mornin...
Jun 17, 2025
RDNO to seek big loan for water treatment plant work
The Regional District of North Okanagan is moving ahead with borrowing a substantial amount of money to upgrade a water treatment plant.The RDNO plans to upgrade the filtration system at the Mission H...
Jun 17, 2025
New bus service to help North Okanagan seniors access activities, amenities
A custom-built recreation bus has been dispatched in the North Okanagan to help seniors with mobility issues take day trips and outings.Interior Health said the bus will be used to help transport the ...
Jun 16, 2025
UPDATE: Ireland Creek fire now Under Control
-- UPDATE 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 17 --The fire that has been burning northeast of Lumby for nearly a week is now Under Control.The B.C. Wildfire Service says that classification means suppression eff...
Jun 16, 2025
Local housing construction rebounded in May
After a bit of a slow down in April, housing construction in Greater Vernon saw another increase in May.The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) reported 21 housing project starts in May 202...
Jun 16, 2025
Vernon Towne Theatre accessibility project receiving $32K boost
A project to enhance the accessibility at the downtown Vernon theatre is getting some financial assistance.The Armstrong Regional Cooperative and Otter Co-op are providing $32,000 to the Okanagan Scre...
Jun 16, 2025
Nurse training program to support health care in Vernon
A program to help nurses gain their credentials will be supporting the local health care system.The BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) says it will be training 20 new Practical Nurses in Vernon and...
Jun 16, 2025
Vernon City Council hoping to meet with several ministers at UBCM
The City of Vernon will plan to meet with several provincial leaders to discuss key issues at the Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) Convention.At the regular meeting Monday, June 9, city council was...
Jun 14, 2025
