North Okanagan

• 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
  
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• 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
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• 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
• 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
• 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
• ICBC discontinues Vernon senior’s care after he was hit by vehicle in 2023

  Wakefield has been getting care for his injuries, including mental health support, but at the end of Dec. 2023, he says ICBC cut his funding.

  Canada

  Jan 2
• North Okanagan family fundraises to send son, support worker on school trip

  "We live in a country where everyone should feel supported, we talk a lot about that inclusion and support but I don't see it happening the way that it's talked about."

  Lifestyle

  Dec 28, 2024
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• Displaced Vernon residents face long haul before returning home

  While their unit appears to be habitable, the problem is power and water have been cut to the building as crews begin the lengthy restoration process. 

  Fire

  Nov 29, 2024
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• Father of Okanagan boy who died said the justice system has failed his son

  Court heard of several incidents involving the child including one on April 4th, 2020 when the boy was pushed outside after soiling himself.

  Canada

  Nov 27, 2024