Category Archives: Vernon
Organization seeking support to host local Memory Cafe event
An agency that supports people with alzheimers and dementia is looking for some support to host a local event.Barb Stewart, program coordinator for the DB Foundation for Health Research, appeared befo...
Jun 10, 2025
Nearly $48K in Vernon grants going to local agencies
Almost a dozen local agencies are going to receive some financial aid through Vernon's Council Discretionary Grant program.There were 16 agencies who applied for grants in the April intake period this...
Jun 10, 2025
Work ongoing to bring more health care workers, services to Vernon
Some progress has been made to recruit more health care professionals in Vernon and the North Okanagan.Interior Health and local health service representatives made a presentation to Vernon City Counc...
Jun 10, 2025
Vernon receives 2023 Government Finance Officers Award
The City of Vernon's financial department has earned a prestigious award.Vernon was named the winner of the Government Finance Officers Association Award."It's the Canadian award for Financial Reporti...
Jun 10, 2025
End-of-life care pilot program launched in Vernon
A new program will support people needing end-of-life care and wishing to spend their final days in their homes.The North Okanagan Hospice Society (NOHS) has introduced its new Hospice at Home program...
Jun 10, 2025
Spallumcheen's precautionary Boil Water advisory lifted
The Township of Spallumcheen has rescinded the precautionary Boil Water advisory that had been in place nearly two weeks.The advisory was issued for the Larkin Water Local Area Service on May 27 in co...
Jun 09, 2025
Regional unemployment rate rose in May
The economic region that includes the Okanagan saw its unemployment rise in May, though so did employment.Statistics Canada said the Thompson-Okanagan area had an unadjusted unemployment rate of 6.8 p...
Jun 09, 2025
Climber who slid 200 feet down a mountain rescued thanks to Vernon Search and Rescue
An injured climber in the Pinnacle Mountains was rescued with the assistance of Vernon Search and Rescue (VSAR).The rescue agency said in a social media post that the climber was in a group with two o...
Jun 09, 2025
Public input sought for Vernon's annual report
The City of Vernon has opened a public input opportunity for the 2024 Annual Report.The report details the city's achievements, initiatives, and financial performance over the course of the year. It a...
Jun 09, 2025
UPDATE: Sundog Festival's Amplified Sound to run to 10 p.m. afterall
UPDATE: Vernon's annual arts and culture event will run as late as it has in previous years after councillors decided to stick with the established end time.At the regular meeting Monday, June 9, Vern...
Jun 09, 2025
