Vernon news

8 LOVEly Valentine’s Day activities Okanagan, Kamloops
Red roses and heart-shaped chocolate boxes are lining the grocery store shelves, which can only…

Street parking rates in Vernon could increase by 25%
Street parking fees in Vernon could increase by 25% if the city council approves the…

Road dust prompts air quality warning in Vernon
Dusty roads and industry prompted an air quality warning in Vernon today. There are high…

Frustration with Vernon’s planning department may be tip of iceberg in BC
Terry Barton isn’t making excuses for himself or the City of Vernon’s planning department in…

Vernon man sent to hospital with stab wounds; two suspects arrested
A man was stabbed in downtown Vernon this morning. Police received a report of a…

Mortar round found on hiking trail in Kalamalka Lake park near Vernon
A fire fuel mitigation crew working in Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park found an unexploded ordnance…

Powder returns to Thompson-Okanagan ski resorts
With the blink of an eye, snow has returned to the Thompson-Okanagan region and so…

iN PHOTOS: Vernon Winter Carnival adjusts to lack of snow
The 64th annual Vernon Winter Carnival has been been a pretty much snowless event this…

Badly needed rental housing bogged down at Vernon city hall
They say silence is golden. When it comes to getting new housing built in Vernon,…

New North Okanagan health-care network to connect people with family doctors
The BC government is adding 75 more health-care workers to the Vernon area, including family…

Eby first premier to attend Vernon Winter Carnival in 50 years
Vernon Winter Carnival is celebrating its 64th anniversary with a prestigious honorary guest. Premier David…

DREAM COME TRUE: Vernon teacher to travel the world as a pigeon judge
A life-long pigeon-enthusiast and retired teacher from Lumby is about to travel the world as…

Vernon Winter Carnival will look a little different this year
This winter's unseasonably warm weather has led to some unexpected changes for the 64th annual…

Mad about bats? Okanagan Bat program needs your help
The Bat-friendly Community Program in the North Okanagan is calling on residents of Vernon, Armstrong,…

Premier and health minister in Vernon Friday for announcement
The premier and health minister will be in Vernon for a health-care announcement tomorrow. What's…