Vernon News
Vernon businesses blitzed
City of Vernon officials and volunteers fanned out across the community on Friday morning to talk with local businesses about how things are going and how...
Decorated for bravery
Vernon's Justin Huska joined other Canadian heros at a ceremony Friday at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, the official residence of Governor General David Johnston....
Official trustee holds talks
Still concerned about a possible closure, parents whose children go to Armstrong Elementary School are expected to turn out in force Saturday for a meeting with...
Rocks for a small bird
A small project near a Vernon park on Middleton Mountain may help protect a bird called the 'rock wren', not often seen in the area, according to a...
Cheer for 1st responders
Over 450 North Okanagan first responders and their families are expected to attend an appreciation night at Kal Tire Place next month. The second annual...
RCMP hail arson charges
UPDATE: 3 p.m. The head of the North Okanagan RCMP detachment has stated that officers are pleased additional charges have been laid against a suspect in...
A landslide of findings
The Forest Practices Board has issued a report on the 2014 Cooke Creek landslide east of Enderby when Dale Lake spilled its banks, dragging debris and tearing a...
Crash topples trailer
There has been another collision at a Vernon intersection notorious for traffic incidents. BX/Swan Lake Fire Rescue was called out to the latest crash at...
On trial for kidnapping
Two people have been ordered to stand trial in provincial court next year on a charge of kidnapping in connection with an incident in Cherryville last May 25th....
Close shave for museum
Getting a clean shave is taking a step back in time. The Greater Vernon Museum and Archives is teaming up with the Gentlemen’s Shop and Shave Parlour to...
Safety first at Treat Trail
Ghosts, super heroes and princesses galore will be roaming the city centre Monday for the annual Downtown Treat Trail. Hundreds of children are expected at the...
Deer causes rollover
A dramatic vehicle rollover on the 8500 block Tronson Road Wednesday afternoon is being blamed on a deer. Vernon Fire Rescue was called to the scene at 3:46...
Trail donations 'crucial'
An October matching campaign for the Okanagan Rail Trail has netted over $300,000 in donations so far but organizers hope to keep the funds chugging upward...
Hero honoured for bravery
A Vernon man will receive one of Canada's highest honours for risking his life to save another. Justin Huska will travel to Ottawa where he will be...
NDP roadshow in Vernon
Key members of the provincial NDP are in Vernon this week to talk politics and, of course, to criticize the ruling Liberal Party. NDP leader John Horgan said...
Parking lot art
Painted murals already adorn the inside of Vernon's downtown parkade, but there is a plan for new art on the outside of the building on 31st Avenue. City...
Naturally a good time
Forget Sunday Funday, the real action will be on Saturday at the Allan Brooks Nature Centre Best Fest. Activities will include pumpkin carving, archery, kite...
700 needles found
Approximately 700 discarded needles were found in public places in Vernon between January and June this year, according to statistics from community policing. ...
Man offers teen a ride
Parents of school-aged children in the Armstrong area were sent a notice from officials regarding an odd incident in the North Okanagan community. The notice...
25th Street or Abbey Road?
Mayor Akbal Mund and some local school kids had some fun this week posing in a Beatles-themed Abbey Road zebra crossing photo. However this was 25th Street in...