Vernon

• 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
  
• 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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• 100-year-old Vernon woman discharged from hospital late at night, family was not notified

  Her daughter Carole Fawcett got a call from a nurse around 9 p.m. that evening telling her they were discharging Russell and given her age, Fawcett had concerns.

  Canada

  Nov 5, 2024
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• FireSmart initiative at Vernon strata complex the city’s largest undertaken at one time

  The strata is working with the city and fire department to reduce fuel risks after two hedge fires earlier this year, one large one that came perilously close to homes.

  Canada

  Nov 1, 2024
• Historic lawsuit filed with B.C. Supreme Court alleging abuse at Vernon, B.C. school

  After 60 years, Syilx Okanagan woman Laurie Wilson is taking her story of alleged abuse to B.C.'s highest court.

  Canada

  Oct 31, 2024
• Active Living Centre in Vernon undergoes 1st concrete pour

  The new Active Living Centre in Vernon, B.C., is expected to open in the fall of 2026, with the city saying the project will not exceed $135.9 million.

  Canada

  Aug 17, 2024
• Okanagan weather: Slight cool down en route

  A slight cool down is headed for the Okanagan weekend forecast, as daytime highs continue to flirt with the 30-degree mark.

  Weather

  Aug 15, 2024
• Vernon RCMP investigate two suspicious deaths a week and a half apart

  RCMP in Vernon, B.C. are investigation a pair of deaths that occurred over the past two weeks. Officials do not believe there is any risk to the public.

  Canada

  Aug 12, 2024
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• Suspicious death in Vernon, B.C., a ‘possible’ homicide investigation underway: RCMP

  A report of a disturbance early Thursday led RCMP in Vernon, B.C., to a home where they discovered a dead body. Three people were arrested but were later released.

  Crime

  Aug 10, 2024
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• Okanagan weather: Risk of lightning, lingering heat in forecast

  There is a risk of lightning and thunderstorms in the Okanagan weather forecast as 30-degree heat lingers into the weekend ahead in the valley.

  Weather

  Aug 8, 2024