VNDEC2023
Three Vernon suspects nabbed for numerous break-ins and thefts
Vernon RCMP arrested three suspects who turned out to be connected to multiple of property…
FortisBC raising electricity rates by more than 6% next year
FortisBC is increasing its electricity rates by more than six percent for all its clients…
Vernon RCMP say explosives found in parked car ‘rendered safe’
RCMP cordoned off a Vernon parking lot for approximately 10 hours yesterday after an officer…
Cops find passed out driver and possible explosive in parked Vernon vehicle
The RCMP is investigating after a suspected explosive device was found inside a vehicle in…
Vernon using small fires to test early wildfire detection system
Vernon will be testing an early wildfire detection system later this week during which small…
The challenges of finding a job in Okanagan for those on autism spectrum
Finding a job is challenging, especially for individuals on the autism spectrum. Programs like Ready,…
Pedestrian taken to hospital after hit and run in Salmon Arm
The Salmon Arm RCMP is seeking the public’s help in the wake of a hit…
Vernon volunteers fighting holiday loneliness by serving 500 Christmas meals
For the first time since 2019, Vernon volunteers will be providing a full-service Christmas dinner…
Snowfall causing traffic backups on Trans-Canada Highway near Salmon Arm
Trucks are stuck in the snow or are chaining up tires on Trans-Canada Highway near…
North Okanagan curler to represent Canada at wheelchair world championship
A North Okanagan curler will be part of Canada’s wheelchair curling team headed to South…
Significant progress made on Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail
A stand-alone section of the Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail connecting Enderby and the Splatsin…
Property taxes going up in Vernon by more than 5%
The City of Vernon has approved its budget for 2024 and property taxes are going…
Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 97A closed near Salmon Arm
There have been two "vehicle incidents" closing the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 97 A near…
Negotiations avoid controversial Greater Vernon preferential recreation pricing system
The City of Vernon, District of Coldstream and two electoral areas that together make up…
New mental health response team aims to save lives in Vernon
Vernon has launched a new Mobile Integrated Crisis Response team made up of police officers…