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Vernon News
Vernon resident used to spring bear sightings but not repeat visits
Every year Shannon Yochim expects to see a bear wandering around her yard which backs onto Davison Orchards off Crosby Road. Last year she was visited by a...
Fire Chief: Number of fires increasing in Vernon, tied to opioid crisis
Vernon has been seeing a general increase in fires, according to Fire Chief David Lind. Lind says the increase is being felt across the province and is tied to...
New events coming from Downtown Vernon Association, city council approves funds
City of Vernon has passed the 2024 Downtown Vernon Associations funding for $470,406. The amount funded by the city is up slightly from previous years which DVA...
Regional District of North Okanagan advising customers 'may want to boil' water
Outside tap water might be your best option while crews work on water lines in the South BX. The Regional District of North Okanagan is advising some customers...
Vernon Pickleball Association raises thousands for support dogs
The totals are in for a weekend Pickleball fundraiser for PADS – Pacific Assistance Dogs Society. The Vernon Pickleball Association’s charity event...
Vehicle rollover on Highway 97 lands driver and passenger in Vernon Jubilee Hospital
Two people were taken to Vernon Jubilee Hospital Sunday evening after their vehicle hit a concrete divider on the highway, skidded into the ditch and ended up...
Vernon council to look at Downtown Vernon Association budget
The Downtown Vernon Association’s 2024 budget will be before Vernon city council today. City council will be presented the DVA's annual budget, in...
Pedestrian safety at Highway 97 intersection on Vernon council agenda
Highway 97 will be a topic of discussion at the next Vernon city council meeting. At their regular meeting Monday, administration will update council on the...
Construction cause of fire alarms going off for half a block of downtown Vernon businesses
UPDATE 9:45 a.m. Construction on the side of a connected group of buildings in the 2900 block of 30th Avenue tripped fire alarms, according to Vernon Fire...
Spot sized fire under control near Okanagan Indian Band along Westside Road
UPDATE 7:50 a.m. The BC Wildfire Service says the spot fire near Westside Road is under control. It remains at less than one hectare in size. The fire is...
Fair weather week ahead across the Thompson Okanagan
The Thompson Okanagan is forecast to see fair weather for the coming week. Environment Canada says temperatures will be about average with daytime highs between...
Power poles need to be moved before a City of Vernon project can take place
Power poles have put a City of Vernon project on hold. The city was planning to construct a roundabout at the intersection of Pleasant Valley Road at 39th...
Vernon city council will get update on fires and overdoses at bus stops and public washrooms
The highest concentration of fire calls in Vernon happen in the city's downtown core. That's according to a report that will be presented to Vernon city...
Power fully restored to Lake Country customers
UPDATE 7:56 p.m. All Lake Country area BC Hydro customers should have power fully restored. According to the outage map, power was restored to the remaining...
Fundraiser planned for Vernon Community Radio Station
Vernon's community radio station has one final hurdle to clear before it can start broadcasting. The station's final step is to purchase, install and...
Vernon stormwater drainage bylaw may come with $50,000 fine
Breaking this bylaw could be a costly mistake. At their regular meeting Monday, Vernon city council will get a brief update on the stormwater drainage bylaw....
City of Vernon offering two programs to plant trees and fight climate change
The City of Vernon wants to help residents turn the town green and combat climate change. This Earth Day, the city is launching the 2024 sustainability-grants...
Vernon man heading to Antarctic to raise mental health awareness and build schools in Africa
Sir Darren Jacklin is going to new heights to raise awareness for mental health and to help educate children on the other side of the world. The Vernon man, who...
Vernon's Allan Brooks Nature Centre has opened for 2024
Vernon's Allan Brooks Nature Centre has opened for the season. This year marks the 24th year for the centre located off of Commonage Road south of Vernon....
Vernon's James A. Munro was one of the first to raise concerns over the impact of pollution
On April 22, Earth Day will be commemorated in 192 countries around the world. Since its inception in 1970, the event has sought to raise awareness of the need...
