North Okanagan

• Grieving Okanagan family angered by murder trial moving to Kamloops

  Vitali Stefanski is charged with second-degree murder and awaiting a trial, which has been scheduled for spring 2026.

  Crime

  Dec 10
  
• Motel residents in Vernon, B.C. handed eviction notice with 1-week deadline

  'It was just hell,' said former tenant Jacqueline MacFarlane, describing the moment she learned she had less than a week to move out.

  Canada

  Nov 21
  
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• As Vernon’s homeless encampment grows, so do environmental, fire hazard concerns

  Garbage, grocery carts and propane tanks are among the items that are piling up — and only metres from a creek.

  Canada

  Sep 25
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• Vernon store owner shocked after being targeted in unusual shoplifting incident

  RCMP said they are investigating the shoplifting incident, but so far no arrests have been made.

  Canada

  Sep 11
• Lawsuit filed against Vernon Cadet Camp over alleged sexual abuse in 2007

  According to court documents filed last week, the plaintiff, identified only as G.A.C., claims they were physically and sexually assaulted by a cadet leader in 2007.

  Canada

  Jun 4
• City of Vernon vows to meet with non-profits after backlash over rent at civic facilities

  The Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce has been advocating for fairer fees for non-profit user groups since 2023 arguing it is in the community's best interest.

  Canada

  May 30
• Concerns grow over loss of major Vernon event, economic benefits

  After 12 years, organizers of the Okanagan Military Tattoo have called it quits, pointing a lot of the blame at the city and its decision to jack up rents at city-owned facilities.

  Canada

  May 21
• 2 people arrested following alleged stabbing in Vernon, B.C.

  'He just did a good deed, tried to break up an assault against a female, and next thing you know, he's stabbed,' said witness Ryan Marchand.

  Canada

  Mar 7
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• Vernon, B.C. apartment residents without heat for more than a month

  The heat in the Vernon building, owned by Endicott Living, hasn't been working for over a month, leaving tenants in a vulnerable position.

  Canada

  Feb 20
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• Okanagan man donates specialized van to family in need

  On Thursday, Phillips was handed the keys to a 2002 wheelchair accessible Chrysler Town and Country van, which will help transport her daughter Helena.

  Canada

  Feb 20