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  • Suspect identified in destructive downtown Vernon fire: RCMP
    Vernon RCMP Const. Chris Terleski confirmed to Global News that a suspect has been identified but that no formal charges have been laid.
    Canada
    Apr 16
  • Charges recommended against police officers over 2021 Vernon arrest
    B.C.'s police watchdog recommended that Crown counsel consider charges relating to an arrest that happened June 30, 2021, in the 2800 block of 28 Street in Vernon.
    Crime
    Apr 10
  • RCMP in Vernon, B.C., provide tips to help prevent auto crime
    The number of auto crimes reported in and around Vernon, B.C., are down this year, RCMP officials say. But they are still offering tips on how vehicle owners can reduce their risk.
    Crime
    Apr 7
  • Free monthly Naloxone kit training offered in Vernon, B.C.
    Since the province declared the toxic drug crisis a public health emergency in on April 14, 2016, over 14,000 deaths have been recorded as a result.
    Canada
    Apr 21
  • 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
  • WWII-era grenades dropped off at front counter of Vernon RCMP station
    A Vernon, B.C., man had good intentions when he packed up a couple of Second World War-era grenades and dropped them off at an RCMP station.
    Crime
    Apr 11
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  • Break-and-enter suspect tracked down in Vernon
    Officers found evidence of a break, enter and theft that included merchandise strewn on the floor, RCMP said in a release.
    Crime
    Mar 26
  • Man arrested amid attempt to start fire with butane torch: Vernon RCMP
    Vernon RCMP say an officer on patrol last Thursday spotted flames near a building along the 2600 block of Highway 6.
    Crime
    Mar 26
  • Vernon, B.C. philanthropists host Easter fundraiser to support community
    Once a week, instead of furniture, the Packman Moving & Labour Services moving truck is loaded up with warm meals, coffee and goodies to help feed people.
    Lifestyle
    Mar 20
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  • Would-be burglar found at the scene ‘catching some Zs’: Vernon RCMP
    'The effort of breaking in and all the stress of the crime must have really tuckered him out,' Const. Chris Terleski said in a statement issued Wednesday.
    Crime
    Mar 20
  • Vernon Mounties say duo in stolen vehicle caught shoplifting
    A man has been charged with one count each of theft and possession of stolen property and was released from custody following an initial court appearance.
    Crime
    Mar 20
  • 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
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  • Junior hockey: Kelowna Rockets even series, Vernon Vipers thump Kings
    The Kelowna Rockets knotted up their best-of-seven series against the Wenatchee Wild on Saturday, while the Vernon Vipers capped off their regular season with one last victory.
    Sports
    Mar 31
  • 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
  • Court offers look into final moments before arrest in COVID-19 abduction trial
    RCMP officers Spencer Hornoi and Toril Romailler arrested Jackson in Vernon, B.C., on Feb. 24, 2022.
    Canada
    Apr 12
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  • Alberta man arrested in connection with Vernon, B.C. break-ins
    On Friday property representatives from two businesses on 27th Street in Vernon reported their business had been broken into overnight.
    Crime
    Mar 26
  • 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
  • Junior hockey: Warriors prevail in overtime, Vees take 2-0 series lead
    In BCHL Playoff action, the West Kelowna Warriors evened their series against Salmon Arm 1-1, while the Penticton Vees took a 2-0 series lead over Vernon.
    Sports
    Apr 21
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  • 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
  • Skating at Vernon rink to soon resume; ice chiller repaired
    Since work to repair the ice chiller at Vernon's Kal Tire Place South first began on Sunday, March 10, staff have been assisting user groups to adjust and reschedule ice time.
    Canada
    Mar 15
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