Vernon man to run 31 consecutive marathons for cancer care
The money raised will go directly to what's called the seed project at Vernon Jubilee Hospital (VJH).
Canada
Apr 25
New diagnostic equipment to improve patient care in North Okanagan
A new multi-million dollar CT scanner at Vernon Jubilee Hospital (VJH) is expected to increase access to timely diagnoses and treatments for patients in the North Okanagan.
Canada
Mar 18
Province announces new psychiatric unit for Vernon Jubilee Hospital
The new unit will provide 44 single-occupancy patient rooms, replacing 30 beds at two existing in-patient psychiatric units within the hospital.
Health
Feb 2
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
Driver has two vehicles impounded and 2K in fines in one night in Vernon, B.C.
A 23-year-old had two vehicles impounded in under four hours and was dinged $2,357 in fines as a result of 9 driving infractions.
Canada
Mar 10
Flood damage forces temporary closure of Salmon Arm blood lab
According to Interior Health, the facility will be closed Monday, March 4 and Tuesday, March 5, to allow crews to continue repair and restoration work.
Health
Mar 4
Shortage of specialists may force expecting moms to deliver in other Interior communities
Vernon Jubilee has already had service disruptions but IHA said it resulted in less than 10 expectant moms having to be transported to deliver elsewhere.
Canada
Nov 10, 2023
Vernon residents express concerns over closure of last remaining walk-in clinic
According to Interior Health and the operators of the clinic, the closure is not due to a lack of physicians, but rather a need for more support staff.
Health
Nov 15, 2023
Vernon, B.C. parent frustrated by hospital ER doc’s response to child who needed care
The mother of a four-year-old boy who went into medical distress just minutes after leaving a B.C. hospital emergency room wants to remind other parents to trust their gut.
Crime
Sep 27, 2023
‘Wheels of justice have turned slowly’: Sentencing for Vernon killer delayed until Friday
Shaun Ross Wiebe, 45, was scheduled for sentencing in the manslaughter death of Heather Barker Monday but the matter was put back four days.
Crime
Jun 5, 2023
New medical lab set to open in Vernon, B.C., but concerns about wait times persist
It's good news for patients who need their blood samples taken as in recent years there have been complaints about long waits for service.
Health
May 11, 2023
Vernon man pleads guilty to 2018 killing of mother of 3
Shaun Ross Wiebe, 45, waived his right to a trial and appeared in court in Vernon, Monday, May 1, to plead guilty to manslaughter.
Crime
May 1, 2023
B.C. reactivates Emergency Operation Centres at hospital as pressure builds
'January is always a busy time in health care and we have all these issues,' B.C.'s Health Minister Adrian Dix said Thursday, ahead of Friday's announcement.
Health
Jan 6, 2023
Children experiencing hallucinations as part of Influenza A: Vernon doctor
As an emergency doctor I have seen many other kids hallucinating these last few weeks while sick with Influenza A.
Health
Dec 13, 2022
Okanagan teenage busker puts on concert to raise funds for Vernon Jubilee Hospital
"She had stage four lung cancer and they really helped her with that they gave her like an extra two months."
Lifestyle
Oct 18, 2021
Vernon nurses protest overcrowding
About 50 nurses held a noisy rally outside Vernon Jubilee Hospital on Friday to attract attention to the issue of overcrowding in the building.
May 6, 2011
Vernon City Council throws support behind nurses
Vernon City Council is throwing its support behind a campaign calling for more beds at the local hospital.
May 11, 2011
Malakwa woman identified as crash victim
A Malakwa senior died Monday when her vehicle was struck head-on on Highway 97A North of Vernon. Olive Rokosh was driving northbound near Armstrong when a pickup truck crossed the centre line. RCMP have yet to determine why the pickup truck left its lane. The driver is in hospital with serious injuries.
Jun 1, 2011
Vernon crash victim identified
A 36-year-old Kelowna woman has been identified as the person killed in a car crash south of Vernon Monday. Kim Amber Todd was driving a black sedan that was struck by a mini-van at Highway 97 and Bailey road, a notorious intersection that has been the sight of several fatal crashes.
Jun 9, 2010
UPDATE: Fatal workplace accident victim identified
One man is dead after a workplace accident in the North Okanagan.
Sep 22, 2011
