Vernon news

Severe thunderstorms, heavy rain possible in Kamloops, Okanagan tonight
A change in the weather means a good chance of severe thunderstorms bringing with them…

North Okanagan man tries to capture escaped bull, gets 14 days jail instead
A North Okanagan man, who was driving an ATV and trying to capture an escaped…

Homicide investigation underway after body found in Vernon
RCMP have launched a homicide investigation after a suspicious death in Vernon. A body was…

Vernon’s Shanda Hill takes on the Triple Deca Ultra Triathlon in Italy
World renowned ultra endurance athlete Shanda Hill from Vernon is set to travel to Italy…

Privacy commissioner steps in as Vernon tries to charge $2K for public records
BC's privacy commissioner has ordered the City of Vernon to hand over a cache of…

Man spotted setting fires in Vernon arrested
A 33-year-old man has been arrested in connection to several fires in Vernon last night.…

From isolation to friendships: A Vernon couple’s inspiring waterfall chasing adventure
A Vernon couple is partway through an ambitious goal to visit 400 waterfalls in BC…

Vernon hiker rescues distressed mink wrapped up in fishing line
Vernon resident Michelle Gregoire made a rare and unfortunate discovery recently while she was hiking…
Vernon senior used Bobcat as weapon against homeless couple
Landscaper William John Mcrae was told by Vernon bylaw officers to call 911 when he…

Young Vernon girl hit in crosswalk last month dies in hospital
A young Vernon girl who was hit by a truck while in a crosswalk last…

32 Pomeranian dogs seized from breeder in Vernon
The BC SPCA has seized 32 Pomeranian dogs and puppies seized from a dog breeder…

‘SURVIVOR’: Ex-wife of Vernon killer fears for his next partner
On Christmas Eve 2011, more than a decade before Vernon pharmacist Shaun Wiebe was sent…
Vernon vets on hook for $3,000 for burning pet during surgery
The owners of a Vernon veterinary clinic are on the hook $2,800 after burning a…
UPDATE: Three arrested and released in Vernon homicide investigation
Police are investigating a suspicious death in Vernon as a homicide, and so far three…

Increase in number of homes for sale but prices steady across Okanagan, Kamloops
There are 40% more properties on the market in the Central Okanagan than in July…