Vernon

• 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
  
• 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
  
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• Okanagan weather: Teen temperatures in weekend forecast

  Teen temperatures return to the Okanagan weather forecast for the first full weekend of April as sunnier conditions work their way in.

  Weather

  Apr 4
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• Okanagan weather: Warm forecast for Easter long weekend

  A big warm-up is headed for the Okanagan weather forecast — just in time for the Easter long weekend, with daytime highs pushing toward the 20s.

  Weather

  Mar 28
• 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
• 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
• Okanagan weather: Clouds, showers in weekend forecast

  Spring showers slide through the Okanagan weather forecast to finish the week as daytime highs drop into single digits during the weekend.

  Weather

  Mar 21
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• 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
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• 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