Downtown Vernon

• Alley fire in downtown Vernon, B.C. deemed suspicious

  The fire happened along the 3300 block of Coldstream Avenue, with fire crews being dispatched to the scene just before 5:30 a.m.

  Canada

  Feb 15, 2023
  
• Vernon, B.C.’s Kindness Meter program suffers ‘steady decline’ of donations

  The City of Vernon says they've experienced a steady decline in donations given through the Kindness Meter program that began in 2016 but hopes things will change.

  Canada

  Feb 1, 2023
  
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• RCMP investigating sexual assault of Okanagan sex worker

  Police say the sex worker was sexually assaulted on Thursday evening, inside a white SUV by a man in his 20s.

  Crime

  Jan 14, 2023
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• Vehicle fire in downtown Vernon, B.C. parkade quickly extinguished

  Vernon Fire Rescue said its crews were called to the scene at 3:05 p.m., and that smoke was visible in the surrounding area.

  Canada

  Nov 25, 2022
• Vernon, B.C. business groups urge respect after shop’s window smashed by ‘belligerent’ customer

  The Downtown Vernon Association said the city is "not immune to the pressures of the global pandemic," but occurrences like what happened at the book store are not very frequent.

  Canada

  Feb 7, 2022
• Vernon Mounties nab man after after rash of break and enters

  Daniel Chester Lompart, 45, was picked up by RCMP Jan. 18 and charged with a long list of crimes, including two break and enter charges.

  Crime

  Jan 26, 2022
• Vernon Mounties investigate after body found downtown; death deemed suspicious

  The intersection of 32nd Ave and 33rd Street has been closed to all foot and vehicle traffic and RCMP are asking the public to avoid the area and choose alternative routes.

  Canada

  Jan 5, 2022
• Vernon, B.C. cultural centre to be scaled down after being rejected for grants

  After not being able to deliver on the original proposal, politicians now plan to seek fresh approval to borrow money for a modified project.

  News

  Sep 29, 2021
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• Pedestrian seriously injured in downtown collision, say Vernon RCMP

  According to police, a 30-year-old man was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of 30th Avenue and 30th Street at approximately 8:30 a.m. Friday.

  Canada

  Jul 16, 2021
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• Residents of Vernon, B.C., encouraged to support local with creative contest

  "We have a list of tasks where you can act as a secret agent."

  Lifestyle

  Apr 6, 2021