Vernon News
Theft of snowmobiles, trailer from Vernon home caught on security camera
A Vernon property owner who had two snowmobiles and a trailer taken from his driveway on the weekend says he's hoping to find the people who stole his...
Rental company with operations across the Okanagan under new ownership
A North Okanagan-based equipment rental company that grew to have outlets across the Okanagan has changed hands. Nor-Val Rentals is now part of the Sunbelt...
Former Vernon woman awarded almost $200,000 in Vancouver collision
A Vernon woman now living in the Lower Mainland has been awarded almost $200,000 following a collision in Vancouver. BC Supreme Court Justice Kevin Loo awarded...
Vernon council approves 5.49 per cent property tax increase for 2024
Vernon homeowners are in for a 5.49 per cent property tax increase for 2024. Council approved the middle of three proposed increases during budget...
Lawsuit alleges VJH doctors worsened woman's Parkinson's with wrong prescription
A Coldstream senior is suing the doctors who treated her and worsened her Parkinson's symptoms. Sharon Wright was only showing "very mild"...
Vernon RCMP offers tips to help avoid online shopping scams
Vernon RCMP are offering advice to online shoppers this holiday season. Online shopping can be a convenient way to quickly cross names off your list, says...
Vernon Curling Club hosting senior curling championships
Canada's best senior curlers are at the Vernon Curling Club this week. Co chair of the Everest Senior Curling Championships Mark Longworth says...
Neighbours have had enough of drug house next door on Vernon's 30th Avenue
A Vernon resident and landlord says he wants to make life as uncomfortable for his neighbours as they have made it for the rest of the neighbourhood. Dennis...
Globetrotting Vernon musician showcases 'time machine' footage of Highway 97
A musical ode to Highway 97 contains time machine footage of the highway. Musician Jenn Steeves is originally from Vernon but currently lives in India. Her song...
Elks' Toy Breakfast a hit with more than 280 items donated
The Vernon Elks Toy Breakfast is being called a "wonderful success." Spokesperson Cindy Blatny says the second annual event last Wednesday collected...
Vernon landmark under demolition as old info centre torn down
A Vernon landmark is under demolition. An excavator tore into the old Vernon tourist information centre at the top of Hospital Hill on Monday. The heritage...
Speculation tax creating homes, says province, but reception has been cool in Vernon/Coldstream
While local reception to the expansion of B.C.'s speculation and vacancy tax has been less than warm, the province says more than $81 million was raised in...
Vernon tax hike reduced following new rec services agreement
The coming property tax hike in Vernon has been trimmed, thanks to a fee-for-service agreement being reached between the city, Coldstream and RDNO. The city is...
Vernon couple wins shotgun wedding contest at O'Keefe Ranch
It's a 'shotgun wedding' – but there's no angry dads anticipated at these nuptials. Diane and Corey of Vernon have won the New Year's...
Vernon football program takes home two provincial titles
Vernon VSS Panthers are provincial high school football champions – two times over. Both the junior and senior Panthers won title games at the 2023...
Report to Armstrong council highlights high cost of road repairs
It would cost the City of Armstrong a theoretical $5.5-$10.9 million to rehabilitate all of its road segments. A report to council following a road condition...
Failed rent to own agreement leaves Vernon family homeless for Christmas
A Vernon family says it has been left homeless after rent-to-own agreement went sour. Tim Boruch says he entered into the deal in January 2021. He paid $10,000...
Before it was Vernon's Towne Theatre, facility was The National Ballroom
Did you know there used to be mezzanines in what is now the Towne Theatre? Back when Vernon's historic theatre was The National Ballroom, it had mezzanines...
Group opposes planned wetland work in Armstrong
The proposed wetland enhancement project in downtown Armstrong is being opposed by a nearby strata. In a report submitted to council, residents of 2716...
Armstrong market is seeking the owner of a lost wallet
Is this your wallet? The Armstrong Farmers' Market is asking for help from the public in finding the rightful owner of a wallet. Marni Niles is a market...