Paddlewheel Park
Vernon RCMP volunteers are back to check for invasive mussels
Volunteers will be back out checking boats for invasive mussels in Vernon, starting today. RCMP…
Slowly sinking barge causing issues in Okanagan Lake
VERNON – Authorities are trying to figure out what to do with a sinking barge…
Vernon boat launch back open after half-sunk boat forces closure
VERNON – A capsized boat is no longer causing issues at a Vernon boat launch.…
Voluntary boat check program hitting the water in Vernon
VERNON - Starting this weekend you will be able to ensure your boat meets necessary safety standards through a voluntary pre-check program offered by RCMP volunteers. The Vernon-North Okanagan RCMP Marine Unit will start a voluntary vessel safety pre-check at the Paddlewheel Park boat launch on July 11. The aim is to help speed up...
City of Vernon buys another high-priced lakeshore property
VERNON - It’s all part of the big picture. Over the last two decades, the City of Vernon has been buying lakeshore property on Okanagan Lake as it pieces together enough land for a public waterfront park. The latest is the property at 2602 Lakeshore Road for $707,500. A pretty good price considering councillors have...