No trinkets, photos at grave-sites: City of Vernon
'The City of Vernon understands and respects the need for families to honour loved ones through the placement of offerings at gravesites.'
Canada
Mar 11
Vernon, B.C. resident files human rights complaint over city cemetery bylaw
Last March, Joe Langlois created a petition to try and get the city to reverse their decision. But now, he says he’s filed a human rights complaint against the city.
Canada
Mar 27
City of Vernon to host open house on 2024 infrastructure projects
The City of Veron will host an open house on Feb. 29 at the Vernon Recreation Centre to raise awareness for nearly two dozen local infrastructure projects scheduled for this year.
Canada
Feb 6
Enderby, B.C. a runner-up in Hockeyville 2024
The last Kraft Hockeyville winner from British Columbia was Lumby in 2016, though the top prize at that time was $100,000.
Sports
Mar 31
Popular Vernon park undergoing fire mitigation work
Starting as early as Monday, March 18, crews will begin reducing potential fire fuels along the south-east boundary of Polson Park.
Fire
Mar 16
‘Unacceptable’: Kelowna council pay hike criticized by taxpayers federation
Kelowna city council's decision to usher in a pay raise for themselves while residents are "struggling" is unacceptable, says B.C.'s director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation.
Politics
Mar 26
Ammonia alarm shuts down Vernon, B.C. ice rink chiller for most of week
Work to repair the main ice chiller at Kal Tire Place South is underway in the aftermath of a weekend ammonia alarm, the city said.
Canada
Mar 12
Predator Ridge invests in high-tech early wildfire detection
The large golf resort near Vernon says it will have 100 sensors and five cameras installed this summer to detect wildfires.
Canada
Feb 28
New pool, rec centre in Vernon increases in size
This week, Vernon city council approved the pool’s conceptual design, 'which now includes several enhancements that were not included in the initial feasibility study design.'
Canada
Feb 27
Vernon, B.C. officials break ground on new $135.9 million Active Living Centre
The Active Living Centre will replace the city’s aging pool, which opened back in 1966. It's scheduled to be open to the public by fall of 2026.
Canada
Apr 8
Grassroots group demands better public transit in Okanagan
An open letter by the Okanagan Transit Alliance included four demands: local management, frequent service development, free fares for youth and expanding HandyDART.
Canada
Apr 26
Junior hockey: Rockets bounced from playoffs, Vees edge Vipers in OT
The Kelowna Rockets were eliminated from the WHL playoffs by Prince George, while in the BCHL, Penticton needed overtime to defeat Vernon.
Sports
Apr 20
French couple cycles across Canada raising funds for reforestation
Imagine moving to a faraway country and exploring it on two wheels.
Lifestyle
Apr 13
Tiny home residents in Kelowna hopeful for future
The City of Kelowna said it will be announcing a third location in the coming months that will see more tiny homes erected.
Canada
Apr 19
B.C. ban on public drug use welcomed by Central Okanagan mayors
All B.C. mayors from Princeton down the valley to Vernon signed a request for the province not to allow drugs to be consumed in public spaces.
Health
Apr 30
Junior hockey: Rockets lose third-straight, Vipers edge Clippers in OT
The Kelowna Rockets have now lost three straight games, while the Vernon Vipers picked up a big win despite losing their head coach and general manager just a day prior.
Sports
Mar 17
Vernon, Penticton see funding for extreme weather projects, new flood strategy
Vernon's Polson Park is getting a $2.5-million upgrade aimed at enhancing the area’s natural appeal and making it more resistant to flooding.
Canada
Mar 21
Canucks support Enderby, B.C. bid for 2024 Hockeyville title
Voting starts on Friday, March 29, at 6 a.m., and ends Saturday, March 30, at 2 p.m. The winner will be announced that night.
Canada
Mar 27
‘It’s silly’: B.C. seniors protest poverty-causing conditions in their golden years
Carrying signs reading "Fair Pensions of Seniors Now" dozens of Vernon seniors heeded the call of the Tin Cup organization to protest poverty causing conditions.
Canada
Mar 21
Junior hockey: Rockets torch Giants, Vees trample Cents
The Kelowna Rockets improved to 6-1 this season against the Vancouver Giants with a 6-2 victory on Friday night, while Penticton outshot Merritt 42-18 in a 5-2 win.
Sports
Mar 23