Vernon News
The Haunting of Falkland adds two new thrills
If being stalked by one of Hollywood’s famous slashers is your idea of a good time, the Haunting of Falkland has you in mind with their latest addition....
Vernon Winter Carnival bringing new event this year: the Carnival Cocktail Competition
Local restaurants are going to mix it up at the 2024 Vernon Winter Carnival. The Carnival Cocktail Competition is a new event for carnival and is being...
Vernon Ski Swap signals nearing of the winter season
A sure that ski season is right around the corner is the return of the Vernon Ski Club’s annual Ski Swap. Parents of ever-growing children might want to...
Patsy Cline & Hank Williams tribute coming to Towne Theatre
Two country music greats will be honoured on stage at the Towne Theatre this week. The Patsy Cline Project and Hank Lives tribute will perform on Friday....
Wills, estates, planning for aging all part of Vernon Seniors Fair
One-quarter of Vernon's population is over the age of 65, which should make the upcoming Vernon Seniors Fair of interest to many. "This is an excellent...
Vernon's Leonard Marchand was the first First Nations person to serve as a parliamentarian
The solemn occasion of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation provides an opportunity to revisit the legacy of Leonard Marchand, a Vernon-born politician who...
Black Bears coming to Silver Star for educational art project
Silver Star’s Brewer’s Pond will be seeing an increased number of black bears this fall. But it’s no reason for the public to panic, the bears...
Vernon historian unearths footage from the Okanagan in the late 1970s
Today's trip down memory lane leads to the Okanagan in the 1970s. It was an era of rock bands such as KISS, Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple and others that...
CMHA Vernon sees increase in demand as mental health needs grow
The Canadian Mental Health Association is responding to more people in need of help in the North Okanagan. CMHA Vernon has been experiencing significant growth...
New mothers encouraged to continue breastfeeding after returning to work
Mothers who breastfeed are being celebrated this Sunday at Okanagan Regional Library in Vernon. The event is hosted by Interior Health and will have guest...
Truth and Reconciliation captivates young minds at school event
A wave of orange flowed through BX Elementary as the Vernon school held a special Truth and Reconciliation event on Friday. Wearing orange shirts, the entire...
Assault at Vernon protest rally due in court next week
A man charged in a heated exchange that left a man bloodied and bruised during an anti-mandate COVID demonstration in Vernon in 2022 is due in court next week....
City of Vernon crews will be repaving sections of 20th and 27th streets starting Tuesday
Vernon drivers are being advised to prepare for traffic disruptions. Motorists travelling along 27th Street next week may experience slight delays as crews...
Temporary Tronson Road closure for infrastructure work next week
A detour will be required for a portion of Tronson Road next week while crews upgrade sanitary sewer infrastructure and complete asphalt restoration. The City...
City of Vernon installing street lights along Silver Star Road starting Tuesday
Motorists traveling along Silver Star Road near the Foothills area may experience travel delays as crews begin installing streetlights. Starting Tuesday...
Vernon Rowing Club wins gold and bronze at White Rock event
Local rowers brought home the gold from a Lower Mainland competition. Five boats from the Vernon Rowing and Dragon Boat Club raced in the Head of Nicomekl...
Travel trailer fire on OKIB reserve claims two lives
Two lives were lost in a travel trailer fire on the Okanagan Indian Band reserve last weekend. Vernon RCMP confirm they were called to assist the OKIB Fire...
Election date set in wake of Splatsin chief's removal from office
A date has been set for band elections at Splatsin First Nation in the wake of the chief and councillor's recent removal from office. The North Okanagan...
Protection orders for Westwold and Lumby waterways end Saturday
Fisheries protection orders for waterways in the North Okanagan are coming to an end. Water restrictions for the lower Salmon River near Westwold and Bessette...
Young Vernon mom of 2 battling Stage 3 Hodgkin's lymphoma
An online fundraiser has been launched to help a young Vernon mother battle cancer. Janelle Dube was recently diagnosed with Stage 3 Hodgkin's lymphoma....