Expansion announced for overflowing elementary school in Vernon
Construction for a 240-seat expansion at BX Elementary School is set to start this spring. Continue reading
Vernon
Vernon’s Ratio Coffee and Pastry introduces reusable Huskee cup swap program
“You can bring this cup in used and messy from the day before, and we will give you a commercially cleaned fresh one every morning.” Continue reading
Okanagan weather: Environment Canada cancels special weather statement for rain, possible flash floods
Special weather statement still in effect for Fraser Canyon, Nicola and Similkameen regions. Continue reading
Vernon housing project set to open, but more needed to end homelessness in area, advocates say
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
The social service agency that will run the supportive housing project already has tenants identified for all 52 units. Continue reading
Okanagan court case on animal neglect put over for 2 weeks
A woman and her daughter are facing charges in relation to the seizure of 53 animals from their farm in March. Continue reading
Grassroots Vernon group gains political support in bid for RCMP Appreciation Day
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
It is hoping the national appreciation day can be organized to coincide with the force’s 100th anniversary in 2020. Continue reading
Dispute over reno job leaves Enderby woman homeless
By Kelly Hayes Video Journalist
An Enderby woman says she’s couchsurfing because of a renovation job that hasn’t gone as planned. Continue reading
Collision causes natural gas leak in downtown Vernon
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
The crash happened in the ally behind Surplus Herby’s on 31 Avenue. Continue reading
Interior Health not ruling out overdose prevention site at Vernon Jubilee Hospital
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
This year already, at least six people in Vernon have fatally overdosed after using illegal drugs. Continue reading
Vernon’s only medical cannabis shop forced to shut down
By Kelly Hayes Video Journalist
One customer says losing the city’s only medical dispensary will have a big impact on his family. Continue reading