Category Archives: Vernon
Woman's body recovered from Okanagan Lake
Vernon North Okanagan RCMP say the body of a woman who went missing on Okanagan Lake has been found.At around 11 a.m. Saturday, May 31, officers with the B.C. Conservation Service contacted the Vernon...
Jun 02, 2025
Flag raised to kick off Vernon Pride Week
The Pride flag was raised outside Vernon City Hall Monday, June 2.The flag raising marked the kickoff of the fourth annual Vernon Pride Week, and also featured a small ceremony with speeches from loca...
Jun 02, 2025
Local high schoolers take home hardware in rowing competition
Several Vernon rowers made it to the podium at the Delta Deas Scholastic Regatta.The event, held on May 24 and 25, saw Vernon athletes compete against 228 crews from across B.C. on the 1,000 metre cou...
Jun 02, 2025
NexusBC highlights its supports and services to mark Seniors Week
A local agency looks to celebrate B.C. Seniors Week by highlighting the services and supports available to older adults in Vernon and the North Okanagan.Seniors Week runs from June 3 to 9, and NexusBC...
Jun 02, 2025
Lane closed following crash on 25th Ave
An eastbound lane of 25th Avenue was closed Monday morning following a multi-vehicle collision.The crash occurred around 9:45 a.m., and appeared to involve a black pickup truck rear-ending a white SUV...
Jun 02, 2025
Sisters honour brother in Crossfit fundraiser
Community and friends came out big time to support the family of Randall Toop who passed away on August 20th, 2024. The event at Crossfit Vernon featured team workouts, silent auction, BBQ, raffle and...
Jun 02, 2025
Vernon Pride Week unofficially kicks off Sunday
The LGTBQ2S+ community celebration in Vernon unofficially launches Sunday.Vernon Pride Week will kick off with the Ture Colours raddler launch event at BNA Brewing June 1, aligning with the start of P...
Jun 01, 2025
Re-dedication, opening ceremony held for Kal Beach Pier
A re-dedication ceremony was held at Kalamalka Beach's Rotary Pier Saturday.The pier was upgraded with steel pipes, treated wood beams and composite decking material, which began in November of 2024 a...
May 31, 2025
Vernon residents wins big in a slot game
A large cheque has been written out to a Vernonite who won an online slot game.The B.C. Lottery Corporation said Joshua Haymond won a Snake Rattle & Roll slot prize of $630,000.The man was reporte...
May 30, 2025
Caution urged during annual dam spill
North Okanagan residents are encouraged to use caution as the annual dam spill will take place over the weekend.The Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) said the Greater Vernon Water Haddo Dam w...
May 30, 2025
