Vernon News
Regional District of North Okanagan spent just under $30k for failed mosquito control referendum
Nearly $30,000 was spent on the mosquito referendum for the Enderby area. Stephen Banmen, RDNO general manager of finance, says the referendum had a total...
Organic, GF and dairy free options now ready for pick up with new Vernon-based meal prep service
Anyone looking for a healthier alternative to drive thru’s and greasy fast food might be interested in a new organic meal prep service in Vernon. John...
Vernon School District will see some staff changes for the next school year
There are some changes coming to School District 22. The Vernon School District has some career change opportunities due to staff movement. Supt. Christine...
A Speakeasy is opening this month in Vernon
A speakeasy is opening up in Vernon. The Powerhouse Speakeasy is a team effort between Local Losers Underground and the Powerhouse Theatre and is set to open on...
Indoor skate park returns to Vernon Curling Club this April
Vernon Curling Club will once again transform into a temporary indoor skate park this summer. Greater Recreation Services announced a soft opening of April 8...
Funtastic Sports Society taking applications for Community Investment Grant Program
The Funtastic Sports Society has money to give away through the community grant program. The annual Vernon Funtastic Slo Pitch Tournament and A&W Music...
Lumby wildfire caused by human activity, clean up burn that got out of control
A clean up fire that "got away" from a resident caused the wildfire near Lumby Sunday afternoon, confirms Lumby Fire Chief Tony Clayton. “It was...
Explosive Disposal Unit called in over possible unexploded mortar round in Kalamalka Provincial Park
A section of Kalamalka Provincial Park was cordoned off on Thursday, as a possible unexploded mortar round was investigated. “On March 14, 2024, the...
Scott Anderson seeks party nod to represent new riding of Vernon-Lake Country-Monashee as CPC
A former two-term Vernon city councillor is looking for a nod to become a candidate for the Conservative Party of Canada (CPC). Scott Anderson plans to put his...
Okanagan man breaks time record for running 52 kilometres from Coldstream to Kelowna
An Okanagan man has broken the record for time taken to run from Coldstream to Kelowna. Richard Brown drove to Coldstream Sunday morning with his parents and...
March and vigil planned for Vernon man soon to be missing for six months
This Thursday will mark six months since Blayne Ferguson went missing. A ‘March to the Park’ and candlelight vigil is planned to take place on the...
Lumby fire discovered Sunday afternoon now being 'held'
UPDATE: 7 p.m. BC Wildfire confirms the wildfire burning near Lumby is now 'held'. Being Held At this stage, the wildfire is not likely to spread beyond...
Structure fire on 25th Avenue in Vernon knocked down by Fire Services
UPDATE 5:29 p.m. The City of Vernon says the structure fire on 25th Avenue was burning on the back deck of a residential home near 37th Street and 25th Avenue....
Stench of rotten eggs in downtown Vernon is not a concern says city
UPDATED 2:18 p.m. Fortis BC has checked out the gas system in Vernon and confirmed the smell from Sunday morning is not gas related. Gary Toft with Fortis says...
Commonage road re-opens to Vernon public, no more detours
Commonage Road is re-opening today. In a press release, the City of Vernon says that as of noon on Sunday, Commange Road is once again open to traffic....
Vernon teen at BC Children's Hospital battling rare and serious ailment
Averi Morey is in the fight of her life – again. The Vernon teen is in BC Children's Hospital with a severe and rare condition called aplastic anemia,...
Clean up of a downtown Vernon fire site has been halted due to hazardous materials
Work to clean up a large Vernon fire site has been stopped before it really began. The massive fire in the downtown core completely destroyed a building on July...
Opal mine near Vernon produced both common and precious varieties
The Greater Vernon area boasts a rich mining history, from gold and silver to coal and quartz. It is also home to one of Canada's most significant opal...
Great blue herons have once again returned to the Vernon heronry at the north end of town
The big birds are back. Social media is buzzing over the return of the Vernon's beloved Great Blue Herons to their summer home. This is the 37th year the...
West Kelowna man looks to break Okanagan Rail Trail records starting in Vernon
A West Kelowna man is hoping to break records this Sunday. Richard Brown is hoping to break the time record for running the Okanagan Rail Trail. Brown’s...