Vernon News
Repairs to the Enderby and District Sports Complex expected to be complete by September
They may not have won the 2024 Kraft Hockeyville contest, but Enderby residents will have their arena back by the fall. The Enderby arena and curling rink was...
Lumby family is living in fear of suspect in the death or Tatjana Stefanski
A Lumby family are living in fear after the release of a suspect in the death of Tatjana Stefanski. The 44-year-old woman was found deceased earlier this week...
Vernon Community Expo returns to Kal Tire Place North Saturday
Vernon’s fourth Community Expo is taking place this Saturday. Put on by the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce, the expo will take place from 9 a.m. to 4...
Silver Star Bear Stewardship encouraging people to manage food attractants
A young black bear has been spotted foraging for food on Silver Star Mountain near Vernon. A post on the Silver Star Bear Stewardship Facebook page Thursday...
MP Mel Arnold will advocate for justice in death of Tatjana Stefanski
MP Mel Arnold said he is closely following the case of Tatjana Stefanski. Stefanski was found deceased near earlier this week after allegedly being abducted...
Vernon Farmer's Market kicked off its 45 season Thursday
The Vernon Farmers' Market is back. The outdoor market officially kicked off the 2024 season Thursday in the Kal Tire Place parking lot. The market is also...
Former employee sues Armstrong IPE, seeks severance
A former employee is suing the Interior Provincial Exhibition and Stampede. Court documents show Vanessa Emily Walker filed a claim against the Armstrong IPE on...
The bugs are back in the Okanagan and so too is Bug of the Week
Spring has sprung in the Okanagan and that means the creepies are crawling. Yes, the bugs are back. Spring brings with it a myriad of festive flowers, joyous...
Fourth annual fishing derby held on Okanagan and Shuswap lakes
Anglers will once again be casting a line to benefit the BC Children's Hospital. Brewed In Canada is holding its fourth annual fishing derby April 20 and...
Interior Health issues drug alert for Vernon area
A drug alert has been issued for the Vernon area. Interior Health is warning there has been an increasing amount of xylazine in street drugs. According to IH,...
MLA Sandhu condemns domestic, gender-based violence following death of Lumby woman
Another local politician is speaking out following the death of an allegedly abducted Lumby woman. Vernon-Monashee MLA Harwinder Sandhu posted to Facebook...
Vernon Jubilee Hospital opens faith-neutral sacred space for patients, staff and visitors
A new 'sacred space' has opened at Vernon Jubilee Hospital. The faith-neutral facility that functions as a spiritual care area is open to patients,...
City of Vernon reminding people feeding wildlife is prohibited
The City of Vernon is reminding people it is prohibited to feed wildlife. That includes feeding wildlife on private properties and in public, such as along...
Okanagan Gondola gets approval at RDNO meeting, zoning change adopted
The Okanagan Gondola Project plans are officially moving up. At the Board of Directors Meeting Wednesday, the Regional District of North Okanagan adopted a...
Feds eye protected Vernon military building as solution to housing crisis
The federal government is looking at an old Vernon military building as a potential housing option, but hasn't given details on what that'll mean for...
Vernon Search and Rescue take to Okanagan Lake in preparation for summer season
While most Vernon residents were relaxing and enjoying a sunny weekend, members of Vernon Search and Rescue were training for the approaching summer season....
Lumby secondary and elementary schools restricting access after serious incident earlier this week
It is not a hold and secure, but the two schools in Lumby are restricting public access to the buildings. When asked by Castanet if Charles Bloom Secondary...
RCMP confirm body was of missing Lumby woman
UPDATE 4:29 p.m. Vernon North Okanagan RCMP are confirming the 44-year old woman reported missing in Lumby on April 13 has sadly been found deceased. Police...
Vernon business unveils winners of annual Wrap the Van contest
That's a wrap for an annual Vernon business contest. Each year, Fox Plumbing, Heating, Cooling and Electrical holds a Wrap the Van contest, where two...
North Okanagan-Shuswap MP Mel Arnold not happy with latest federal budget
Mel Arnold is not impressed with the 2024 federal budget that was announced Tuesday, citing numerous issues with the multi-billion dollar plan. The North...