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Demands grow for new launch

Demands grow for new launch

The primary boat launch on the Vernon end of Okanagan Lake can be overwhelmed during peak periods, and that is fuelling calls for another facility.

Police seize 941 pot plants

A bailiff discovered more than he expected when he went to change the locks on a Vernon home foreclosure.

Directors split over incineration

There are deep divisions over a proposed garbage incinerator in the North Okanagan.
Audit flags big gaps in policing environmental reviews

Audit flags big gaps in policing environmental reviews

No way to prove required measures are working: Doyle

Pole damaged by force of vehicle

Vernon RCMP are looking for the driver of a vehicle registered out of Penticton that snarled Coldstream traffic Saturday morning.

Funtastic festival swings up success

Some teams dressed as Super Mario video game characters. Others were dressed as super heroes, doctors, nurses, Borat or the Blues Brothers.
Campaign for hospital beds expands

Campaign for hospital beds expands

Demands for more resources at Vernon Jubilee Hospital are gaining momentum.
New head coach for Vipers after Ferner departs

New head coach for Vipers after Ferner departs

Mark Ferner has spent the last four years preparing junior hockey talent for the next level.
Residents urged to show support for Hassen Arena

Residents urged to show support for Hassen Arena

The city known for cheese and agriculture takes on a town that hosts a legendary brewery.
Military police prepare for cadets’ arrival

Military police prepare for cadets’ arrival

Approximately 900 cadets will make their way to town between Thursday and Aug. 18 to take part in activities at the Vernon Army Cadet Summer Training Centre.