Vernon News

• Vernon, B.C. aiming to be more inclusive for seniors

  The plan is expected to address everything from physical infrastructure like transportation and public buildings to less tangible factors like how seniors are included in society.

  Canada

  May 9
  
• Petition raising concerns about Vernon, B.C. area cut block receives wave of support

  A petition flagging potential issues with the project has over a thousand signatures, and there are signs the outpouring may be causing the province to backtrack on the proposal.

  Environment

  Apr 26
  
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• Vernon, B.C. considering requiring new homes to be built ‘solar ready’

  What that means in practice is that the homes would need to have conduit or tubing installed so that if solar panels were added in the future it would be easy to connect them.

  Canada

  Apr 13
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• Vernon, B.C. won’t offer fire coverage to area of fatal rural blaze

  The majority of Vernon city council voted on Tuesday not to offer fire coverage to the Commonage area as it wouldn't make financial sense for the municipality.

  Canada

  Apr 11
• Vernon, B.C. retrofitting Zambonis to run on electricity

  "I think it is a great opportunity and very exciting for the City of Vernon," said Vernon's manager of recreation operations Dustin Pridham.

  Canada

  Mar 17
• Vernon, B.C. fire department shares details of response to fatal blaze

  Vernon Fire Rescue Services' deputy chief of operation defended the department's handling of the call saying there was nothing crews could have done differently once on scene. 

  Canada

  Mar 13
• Wave of complaints received about Vernon, B.C. cabinet company

  Several households have contacted Global News with complaints or concerns about CK Design Kitchen and Bath Cabinetry. Customer complaints include shoddy work and project delays.

  Consumer

  Feb 27
• Visually-impaired Okanagan skier training for Canada Winter Games

  For Matthew Leach, 15, it will be the first time he races with other visually impaired skiers. The Okanagan teen lives with a genetic condition that's impacted his eyesight.

  Sports

  Feb 17
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• North Okanagan RCMP deliver report card on priorities over 2019-2022

  The North Okanagan's top cop delivered a police report card at a public meeting on Wednesday sharing where her detachments met their goals and where they fell short.

  Crime

  Feb 2
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• Vernon, B.C. centenarian who keeps local road clean named Good Citizen of the Year

  Helen Sidney says she's been doing the road cleanups since she moved to the area more than 30 years ago. Now 100 years old she plans to keep up the work.

  Canada

  Jan 27