'Fearless' dog survives fall
Green Party deputy jailed
Report into crash released
Facial recognition at border?
PM ups attacks on Poilievre
CRA will get the money: PM
Ukraine uses new missiles
Biden signs war aid measure
New US rules for airlines 
BoC officials split on rate cut
Big loss for Boeing 
Metro sales edged higher
Vees dominating Vipers
Warriors snakebitten in loss
Iginla off to Europe
Coachella fined $28K
Those are her nipples
Kanye to launch porn studio
Vernon News‹ Feb 4 to 10, 2018 ›
Balloons will fly today!
Hot air balloons will fly today in the North Okanagan. The hot air balloons have become one of the main focal points for Vernon Winter Carnival. Poor weather...
Sentenced for robbery
Two men arrested in connection with a Valentine's Day robbery have been sentenced. Daine Steven Vollmin, 25, and Mattew Joshua Roy, 27, will both be...
Answers but no drug yet
NDP Minister of Health Adrian Dix is aware of the plight of a Vernon woman's struggle with cystic fibrosis and said his office is doing what it can to help...
A busy day at Carnival
Vernon’s 58th Winter Carnival is almost wrapping but not before a fun-filled weekend of events. There are tons of events to choose from today. The 2018...
Police staff 'arrested'
'Criminal's were lurking in the midst of Vernon police Friday, but fortunately Carnival Cops were on hand to save the day. Vernon RCMP support staff...
Ransom and Lunder up first
The first of our Okanagan athletes are set to try for the podium at the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games. Both Emma Lunder of Vernon and Julie Ransom of...
Exchange program in Lumby
The province is expanding its woodstove program in Coldstream to include Lumby and Rural Lumby. Under the banner Coldstream/Lavington/Lumby Woodstove Exchange...
Accident witness sought
North Okanagan RCMP are continuing to investigate a collision earlier this week that claimed the life of a local teen and would like to speak with a potential...
Street talent wanted
The Downtown Vernon Association is looking for some street talent to liven things up in the downtown core. The DVA is looking for individuals to play at select...
Balloons grounded, again
UPDATE 10:30 p.m. There's good news and bad news. The bad news is, conditions are too windy for the hot air balloons to take flight today, but the good news...
Posh party pulled off
More than 300 parka'd-up-people participated in the Predator Ridge Parka Party Thursday night. It was the first time the resort has participated in the...
An elegant lunch gala
An elegant and unforgettable lunch will be held for many Vernon residents this Saturday. The Vernon Jubilee Hospital Auxiliary invites special needs guests from...
Final Carnival weekend
It’s day number eight of Vernon’s 58th annual Winter Carnival and there are many events taking place to kick off your weekend. The hot air balloons...
Sagmoen hears new charges
Curtis Wayne Sagmoen appeared in a Vernon court room Thursday to face a new set of assault charges. Sagmoen has appeared by video numerous times on charges...
Coca-Cola Classic begins
Vernon's Civic Arena kicked off its final Coca-Cola Classic Peewee Hockey Tournament Thursday before the historic rink is demolished. The top peewee teams...
Foster happy with Wilkinson
While he was disappointed when Christy Clark announced she was retiring from politics, Vernon-Monashee MLA Eric Foster is thrilled with the new leader of the...
Rain grounds big balloons
Mother Nature is just not co-operating. Hot air balloons were supposed to take the the skies above the North Okanagan today, but the drizzling rain has grounded...
Tributes after tragic loss
Beautiful and heartfelt tributes continue to be shared on social media for Rebecca Kimmel. The 18-year-old died in a car crash Monday night on Highway 6. Poor...
Doing the RCMP proud
Vernon RCMP honoured one of their own for volunteer work in the community. Cpl. Yannik Lescareau was recognized as the RCMP Volunteer of the Year during the...
Hard to simply breathe
All Melissa Verleg wants is to live as normal a life as possible. But without a life-changing drug, simply breathing can be a challenge. Verleg has cystic...
Kicking off day 7
It’s day number seven of Vernon’s 58th annual Winter Carnival and there is an event for everyone's style today. The 47th annual Coca-Cola...
Take the plunge for Africa
Hardy souls can take a dip for charity on Sunday. On Feb. 11, the annual Zimbabwe Project Polar Bear Swim will take place at Kal Beach. Registration starts at...
Standoff suspect ID'd
The 33-year-old man at the centre of a 15-hour long standoff with police has made his first appearance in court. Kelly Blake Torvik is facing a number of...
Training in the TAP-V
Great minds came together near Winfield to create an obstacle course for the British Columbia Dragoons. The Interior Heavy Equipment Operator School wanted to...
DUI while on trial for DUI
A Lumby man who was allegedly impaired behind the wheel the night two people died in a car crash, has had his bail revoked and is behind bars for allegedly...
Award-winning day
Thanks to the painting skills of Okanagan artist Bernie Bates, Castanet Vernon secured the first runner up for the professional window painting category for the...
City, OKIB working together
The Okanagan Indian Band and City of Vernon are embarking on a three-year collaboration program. The two government bodies will participate in the Community...
Vote could be game changer
It may be 'only a byelection' but a vote in West Kelowna this weekend has the potential to change the political landscape of the province. The seat...
Piece of history collapses
It has been a fixture in the landscape for decades, but a barn near Lumby could not survive the winter of 2017-18. Heavy snow collapsed the aging structure,...
Exclusive Parka Party at Pred
It's a paradise for the foodie and the fashionista. Predator Ridge is throwing its first annual Parka Party as part of Vernon's Winter Carnival. Escape...
BC Conservatives fire salvo
The BC Conservative party is pushing the current provincial regime to allow craft cannabis growers to compete with government sources once pot sales become...
Vernon's queen from 1965
Queen Silver Star V graced Vernon on Tuesday morning and enjoyed coffee with our current queen and princess. Joan Harper Bartsch was Queen Silver Star in 1965...
Crime takes a nose dive
Property crime took a free fall in the last quarter of 2017 compared to the previous year according to a report from the city's top cop. In his quarterly...
Busy day for Carnival
It’s day number six of Vernon’s 58th annual Winter Carnival and events are already ramping up getting ready for the weekend. The Kids Karnival takes...
Little kid, big heart
A lot of adults could learn from Alex Mulder. At just eight years old, Alex has already made two videos to help the Upper Room Mission's Coldest Night of...
App could be a real lifesaver
Imagine if you or someone you loved suffered a massive cardiac arrest out of the blue one day while walking down the street. Chances of survival may very well...
Friends support family
UPDATED: 6:10 p.m. A Gofundme page has been set up for the family of a teen killed in a car accident Monday near Lavington. The page, which was set up by Anna...
Blind skiers hit the slopes
Visually impaired skiers will spend the week hitting the slopes at Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre. Ski for Light Canada 2018 celebrates its 40th year at...
Plant investigation wraps
WorkSafeBC has wrapped up its investigation into a small fire on Jan. 21 at the Pinnacle pellet plant in Lavington. "It had a failed bearing at one of the...
Stepping out of the haze
The province has announced how it plans on regulating marijuana when it becomes legal later this year. And that means municipalities have a clearer picture of...
Standoff charges possible
UPDATE: 1:31 p.m. The man at the centre of a standoff in Coldstream Monday is facing possible charges relating to firearm offences and assault. RCMP say through...
The future is in your hands
The first of three community open houses in Feb. on the future of recreation in the Greater Vernon area is set for Wednesday evening. The public is urged to...
Overcoming the odds
It should make for an emotional and inspirational night when local-boy turned miracle, Mike Shaw shares his story at the 13th annual Valley First/UBC Okanagan...
Midway through Carnival
It's the fifth day of the annual 58th Vernon Winter Carnival and there are tons of events today to get you through your Tuesday. The 40th annual Ski for...
Standoff finally ends
UPDATE: 3:21 p.m. The nearly 15-hour standoff in Coldstream has come to an end. A man was seen getting arrested and escorted into the back of an RCMP cruiser...
Busy Carnival weekend
The first weekend of Vernon's 58th annual Winter Carnival was a busy one. Events took place all over Vernon Friday, Saturday and Sunday while proving to be...
A snow built masterpiece
It was the final day for the B.C. Snow Sculpture Competition at Silver Star Sunday and despite a blizzard many came out for the event. Every year as part of...
Snowfall warning issued
Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the Shuswap, with about 15 to 20 centimetres expected to fall today. A Pacific frontal system will make...
'Sunday Funday' action
There are tons of Winter Carnival events today to guarantee your 'Sunday Funday' is action-packed. Head to Silver Star and take a stroll through the...
