Tag Archives: People
GoFundMe launched following death of local ceramic studio owner
An online fundraiser has been launched to support the family of the late-owner of a Vernon based ceramic studio.The Help Colour Time Ceramics - In Memory of Collin Bonneau GoFundMe was started after t...
Jul 03, 2025
Nearly 200 cars rolling in for Vernon Cruise-In
Hot rods, off roaders, classic cars and collector cars will roll in to Vernon for the annual Sun Valley Cruise-In this weekend.Stephanie Everitt, chair of the Cruise-In Committee, says 177 participant...
Jul 03, 2025
Summer employment program helping local youth combat climate change
The expansion of a summer employment program will allow Vernon youth to combat climate change while earning some income.Youth Climate Corps BC (YCCBC), which offers paid work and training opportunitie...
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
Wildfire near Chase now under control
UPDATE: 4 p.m. Jul;y 3A wildfire in the Shuswap has been brought under control a few days after igniting.The Mount Scatchard fire was discovered at 1:19 p.m. Monday, June 30, but the B.C. Wildfire Ser...
Jun 30, 2025
Wild Phone installed at Allen Brooks to help people reflect on loved ones lost
The local agency that provides end-of-life care has spearheaded a project to allow people to connect with those who have passed away while surrounded by nature.The North Okanagan Hospice Society (NOHS...
Jun 26, 2025
Vernon provides further clarity on fees and charges, ensures increases are not significant
The City of Vernon has reaffirmed its claim that it's not drastically increasing fees and charges for renting city-owned property.Mayor Victor Cumming, Chief Administrative Officer Peter Weeber, and C...
Jun 26, 2025
Province urges wildfire caution in Okanagan ahead of Canada Day
As Canada Day approaches, emergency officials are reminding Okanagan residents and visitors to stay alert as wildfire risk remains high throughout the region.With warm, dry conditions continuing acros...
Jun 26, 2025
Local organization demands action on invasive weed risks
A local organization is demanding an agency be formed to address invasive weeds and reduce their impacts on various sectors in the North Okanagan.The North Okanagan Naturalists Club (NONC) says the re...
Jun 26, 2025
