Vernon

“British Columbia is leading the way in promoting environmental stewardship by launching the first government-mandated household battery program in North America,” reported BC Minister of State for Full story

At a press conference on Monday, February 22, 2010, the Chair of the Okanagan Regional Library (ORL) Board, Ted Bacigalupo announced that a new library branch will be built at 2808 30th Ave. in Vernon. Full story

Innovative ways to use fibre in Okanagan wanted. Ministry of Forests and Range. The Okanagan Shuswap Forest District is soliciting the public for ideas on innovative uses of wood fibre, Forests Full story

New $12.2 million affordable housing for Vernon. November 20, 2009 saw the official opening of the brand-new Kickwillie Place in Vernon, “… an important step toward ensuring that local families will Full story

Thompson-Okanagan tourism industry leaders and stakeholders have a treat in store for them at the upcoming 2010 Thompson-Okanagan Tourism (TOTA) Summit in November. They will get an up-close and very Full story

$1.9M supportive housing opens in Vernon. Ministry of Housing and Social Development. Under One Roof, a $1.9-million new development, officially opened today to provide five apartments of affordable, Full story

Vernon RCMP officer facing impaired driving related charges. A Vernon RCMP officer is facing impaired driving related charges after being arrested by Vernon RCMP. On December 19, 2009 at approximately Full story

Vernon break and enter discovered while owners slept. Vernon RCMP. Last night at about 1:30 AM (Nov 27) members from the Vernon detachment were called to a report of property items on the front Full story

Vernon RCMP. Yesterday (May 14) evening at 7:30 PM the Vernon RCMP were called to a report of a body floating in the water off Kekhuli Bay. A local resident and his family were out boating and Full story

Vernon RCMP. Last evening officers from the Vernon detachment arrested two male suspects after a report of an attempted robbery of a business in the Landing Plaza. At around 5:35 yesterday afternoon Full story

Vernon’s Citizens on Patrol a valuable asset. Vernon RCMP. To simply say that the Vernon Citizens on Patrol Unit are an asset to our community would be an understatement. This group of 43 dedicated Full story

Vernon operational review paves the way for 2011 new patient care tower. Interior Health. Interior Health has received the report of Medical Management Consulting which conducted a review of the Full story

Police ask for assistance in art theft. Vernon RCMP. Just after 11:00 pm on May 13th police were called to the Chimo Gallery at 3011 28th St for an intruder alarm. Police learned entry was gained Full story

35 B.C. athletes make Canadian Olympic team. Office of the Premier / Ministry of Healthy Living and Sport. Thirty-five B.C. athletes have been named to the Canadian Olympic Team and will have Full story

Vernon counter attack road checks for Dec 18/19. Thirteen RCMP officers from North Okanagan Traffic Services, Integrated Road Safety Unit and Vernon Detachment set up numerous Counter Attack check points Full story

Provincial Crown stays robbery charges. Vernon RCMP. On November 24th the Vernon RCMP laid six charges of robbery against Kipp Waechter of Vernon. On Wed November 25th he appeared in court and Full story