Vernon

Artworks from 38 local artists will be on display in the Village Green Shopping Centre in Vernon from April 6-27, 2023. (Submitted photo)

Art to grace walls of Vernon mall

Works from nearly 40 local artists will be on display at the Village Green Shopping Centre April 6-27

 

Police in Vernon are in search of Vanessa Vanderest, 26, who has been missing from her Vernon home since March 21, 2023. (RCMP photo)

Police seek help finding missing Vernon woman

Vanessa Vanderest, 26, has been missing since March 21

 

Vernon Winter Carnival located at 3401-35th Avenue. (Vernon Morning Star file photo)

Vernon Winter Carnival seeking input at AGM

The meeting will take place Wednesday, April 26 from the Winter Carnival’s head office

 

Vernon council has approved the hiring of four new firefighters this year, fulfilling a goal in Vernon Fire Rescue Services eight year strategic plan. (Brendan Shykora - Morning Star)

Four new firefighters to be added to Vernon crew

The city has approved the hiring of four new firefighters, fulfilling part of an eight year strategic plan

Vernon council has approved the hiring of four new firefighters this year, fulfilling a goal in Vernon Fire Rescue Services eight year strategic plan. (Brendan Shykora - Morning Star)
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Vehicle crashes into rock face, bursts into flames near Vernon

The incident happened Thursday night in Coldstream

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MLA Harwinder Sandhu organizing bottles of water on July 29. (Contributed)

MLS Sandhu: Preparing for climate emergencies as resilient communities

A column by MLA Harwinder Sandhu

  • Mar 28, 2023
MLA Harwinder Sandhu organizing bottles of water on July 29. (Contributed)
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Morning Start: Scraunched

Your morning start for Tuesday, March 28

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Vernon Vipers forward Jonathan Horn battles for the puck against West Kelowna Warriors defenceman Noah Laframboise in a game at Kal Tire Place Friday, Dec. 16, 2022. (Lisa Mazurek)

Vipers hope to sting, Warriors look to conquer in West Kelowna/Vernon playoff series

BCHL rivals meet in first round of postseason

Vernon Vipers forward Jonathan Horn battles for the puck against West Kelowna Warriors defenceman Noah Laframboise in a game at Kal Tire Place Friday, Dec. 16, 2022. (Lisa Mazurek)
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Letter: Vernon’s Drive-through ban ignored

Council went against a staff recommendation calling to amend text in its zoning bylaw to prevent drive-thrus

  • Mar 27, 2023
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Morning Start: Lemurs

Your morning start for Monday, March 27

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VSAR members gather to disperse information. (VSAR photo)

Vernon SAR rescue dog and three hikers

22 VSAR members responded

VSAR members gather to disperse information. (VSAR photo)
Historic O’Keefe Ranch is seeking support from the City of Vernon to pay for buildings that are falling into disrepair. Vernon council will discuss the ranch’s requests at its next regular meeting Monday, March 27, 2023. (Ranch photo)

Historic North Okanagan ranch seeks more funding to repair aging buildings

O’Keefe Ranch is seeking to have more than $182,000 in debt written off

Historic O’Keefe Ranch is seeking support from the City of Vernon to pay for buildings that are falling into disrepair. Vernon council will discuss the ranch’s requests at its next regular meeting Monday, March 27, 2023. (Ranch photo)
Cross-country skiing holds mixed relay events at the Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre today, Sunday, March 26, the final day of the 2022 Greater Vernon B.C. Winter Games. (B.C. Games photo)

Greater Vernon ready to wrap B.C. Winter Games

Competition in all but one event to end by 12 p.m.

Cross-country skiing holds mixed relay events at the Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre today, Sunday, March 26, the final day of the 2022 Greater Vernon B.C. Winter Games. (B.C. Games photo)
Thompson Okanagan karate athlete Charlie Duller lands a kick against Cariboo North East athlete Oscar McCarron Saturday, March 25, 2023, during the 2022 Greater Vernon B.C. Winter Games at Kalamalka Secondary School. (Brendan Shykora - Morning Star)

PHOTOS: Athletes dazzle on Day 2 of B.C. Winter Games in Greater Vernon

Competition in the Games continued Saturday; run through to 12 p.m. Sunday, March 26

Thompson Okanagan karate athlete Charlie Duller lands a kick against Cariboo North East athlete Oscar McCarron Saturday, March 25, 2023, during the 2022 Greater Vernon B.C. Winter Games at Kalamalka Secondary School. (Brendan Shykora - Morning Star)
The Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce is calling on the provincial government to make changes to employer-paid sick leave amid concerns among members that employees are abusing the system. (Chamber image)

Vernon chamber calls for changes to paid sick leave, citing abuse of system

A recent survey of chamber members found many are concerned that employees are treating sick days as extra days off

The Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce is calling on the provincial government to make changes to employer-paid sick leave amid concerns among members that employees are abusing the system. (Chamber image)
The Penticton Vees scored five goals in a row Friday, March 24, to defeat the Vernon Vipers at the South Okanagan Events Centre. (Photo- Cherie Morgan)

Penticton Vees score 5 unanswered to stun Vernon Vipers, remain undefeated at home

Vernon unable to clinch no worse than the Interior Division’s sixth seed; battles Merritt Saturday

The Penticton Vees scored five goals in a row Friday, March 24, to defeat the Vernon Vipers at the South Okanagan Events Centre. (Photo- Cherie Morgan)
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Lake Country couple new owners of popular Vernon Pub

Cory Jmaeff and his partner Juli Spearing take over Sir Winston’s, have experience in the industry

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Artistic gymnastics is among the sports that will wrap up its competition today, Saturday, March25, at the Greater Vernon B.C. Winter Games. (BC Games Photo)

Greater Vernon B.C. Winter Games competition continues

Several of the 15 sports will finish their events today, Saturday

Artistic gymnastics is among the sports that will wrap up its competition today, Saturday, March25, at the Greater Vernon B.C. Winter Games. (BC Games Photo)
The Allan Brooks Nature Centre in Vernon is bringing back its popular Summer Camps for kids aged five to 12. (abnc.com photo)

New summer camp added to Vernon nature centre lineup

The Nature Scientists Camp is being offered with other events at Allan Brooks Nature Centre this summer

The Allan Brooks Nature Centre in Vernon is bringing back its popular Summer Camps for kids aged five to 12. (abnc.com photo)
A competitor from the Thompson Okanagan team takes flight off the beam with her coaches and teammates watching during Greater Vernon B.C. Winter Games artistic gymnastics competition Friday, March 24, at the Priest Valley Gym. (Roger Knox - Black Press)

PHOTOS: Greater Vernon 2022 B.C. Winter Games athletes shine

Competition in the Games began Friday, March 24; run through to 12 p.m. Sunday, March 26

A competitor from the Thompson Okanagan team takes flight off the beam with her coaches and teammates watching during Greater Vernon B.C. Winter Games artistic gymnastics competition Friday, March 24, at the Priest Valley Gym. (Roger Knox - Black Press)
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