Vernon News
Squash tournament for all levels being hosted in Vernon
Squash players from across B.C. will soon be in Vernon for the 2024 Nixon Wenger Vernon Squash Open Tournament. The tournament will take place from April 19 to...
Lumby mayor outraged after release of homicide suspect
Lumby mayor Kevin Acton is speaking out following the discovery of a local woman’s body. In a post to Facebook, Acton says his thoughts are with the...
RCMP issue correction in case of deceased Lumby woman
Vernon RCMP have issued a correction in relation to the case of a missing Lumby woman who has been found dead. Tuesday afternoon, police said “the...
Planned repairs for Grindrod water system coming in over budget
The Regional District of North Okanagan board is considering spending another $96,000 on work urgently needed on the Grindrod water system. According to a staff...
RCMP confirm it has a suspect, still no charges laid in massive blaze that destroyed several Vernon businesses last summer
More than nine months have passed since a massive fire destroyed several businesses in Vernon’s downtown. Now, after months of investigation, Mounties...
Boyfriend of woman found dead near Lumby reports he and her children are safe
Editor’s note: RCMP originally released the incorrect name of Tatjana Stefanski's ex-husband to the public. The incorrect name has been removed from...
BC Labour minister talks task force addressing illicit drug use during stop in Vernon
BC's Labour Minister Harry Bains discussed incoming policy updates to address illicit drug use in B.C. hospitals as he visited Vernon to hear from various...
High fire risk cedars and junipers should be replaced to FireSmart your home
Hot summer temperatures, an increase in drought-like conditions and the threat of traveling embers from wildfires have many homeowners taking a closer look at...
Traditional ceremony pushes fire engine into service in Vernon
In a traditional ceremony that dates back to the 1800’s, the newest addition to Vernon Fire Rescue Service’s (VFRS) fleet is now in service. The new...
Daughter confirms mother's death in alleged Lumby abduction
Editor’s note: RCMP originally released the incorrect name of Tatjana Stefanski's ex-husband to the public. The incorrect name has been removed from...
RCMP say update imminent on alleged abduction of North Okanagan woman
Editor’s note: RCMP originally released the incorrect name of the missing woman's ex-husband to the public. The incorrect name has been removed from...
BC SPCA forced to euthanize horse following seizure in Armstrong
The BC SPCA says it recently seized three horses from an Armstrong property, and euthanized one. Eileen Drever, BC SPCA senior officer for protection and...
More North Okanagan students faced with food insecurity seek help
Food insecurity affects 18 per cent of families across the province, and the North Okanagan is no exception, according to the Kalamalka Starfish Society. The...
SilverStar petitions RDNO to help receive exemption from federal foreign property purchase ban
SilverStar Mountain Resort is hoping to change the federal government's mind after recently extended legislation banning foreign nationals from buying...
Vernon RCMP encourages people to report sexual offences, says 'all reports will be treated seriously'
Mounties are encouraging victims to report sexual offences following a Vernon supportive organization saying it’s seeing “concerning trends”...
Vernon branch of the Okanagan Regional Library says the ICRT has been a great resource
Staff at the Vernon branch of the Okanagan Regional Library say the Integrated Crisis Response Team has been a great resource for them to use. The comments were...
Okanagan Gondola project back before RDNO, another hurdle could soon be passed
The North Okanagan should soon be one step closer to getting a gondola. The Okanagan Gondola project will be before the Regional District of North Okanagan...
Vernon council still waiting on list of projects taken off books by city staff, reserves boosted from scrapped-project budgets
Vernon council is still wondering exactly which city projects have been taken off the books. At the April 8 meeting, Coun. Kari Gares asked staff for an update...
Partner of missing woman pleads with public to keep sharing information on social media
Editor’s note: RCMP originally released the incorrect name of the missing woman's ex-husband to the public. The incorrect name has been removed from...
Eighth annual Vernon Autism Walk takes place at Polson Park April 21
Autism prevalence in Canada is estimated to be one in 54 for children and youth between five and 17 years old. That's from the National Autism Spectrum...