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Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 11m

Trick-or-treaters urged to be cautious when out collecting candies

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Trick-or-treaters urged to be cautious when out collecting candies

Trick-or-treaters are encouraged to be safe, and the public is asked to be cautious of the little ones on Hall...

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Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 2h

City of Vernon’s revenues outpacing expenditures

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City of Vernon’s revenues outpacing expenditures

The municipality has brought in more money than it spent so far this year.A report on the City of Vernon's thi...

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Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 4h

Blowing snow advisory issued for Okanagan Connector overnight

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Blowing snow advisory issued for Okanagan Connector overnight

Drivers travelling the Okanagan Connector between Merritt and Kelowna should prepare for hazardous conditions ...

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Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 5h

Don’t leave cars idling: RCMP

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Don’t leave cars idling: RCMP

Idling cars are an easy target for criminals.That's according to the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP, who are advis...

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Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 22h

HVAC upgrades at city hall, RCMP detachment nearly complete

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HVAC upgrades at city hall, RCMP detachment nearly complete

Progress has been made on work to upgrade the heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems at two Vernon ...

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Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 1d

City has phased approach planned for staffing ALC

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City has phased approach planned for staffing ALC

The City of Vernon has a plan on how to move staff and services over to the new Active Living Centre.City Coun...

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Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 1d

Paddlewheel Park entrance to be closed for paving

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Paddlewheel Park entrance to be closed for paving

People planning to bring their vessels on Okanagan Lake ashore for the winter will have to wait a few days.The...

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Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 5d

Okanagan Lake level below target as drought rating remains high

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Okanagan Lake level below target as drought rating remains high

The lack of any significant rainfall recently has led to the severe drought conditions persisting well into th...

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Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 5d

Gas station grand opening supports OKIB youth

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Gas station grand opening supports OKIB youth

A gas station that has opened on the Okanagan Indian Band land used its grand opening to support local youth.T...

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Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 6d

Sveva Caetani’s work displayed in Rome for the first time

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Sveva Caetani’s work displayed in Rome for the first time

The renowned Italian-Canadian artist from Vernon has her work on display in Rome for the first time."Sveva Cae...

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Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 6d

Ministry responds to B.C. winery concerns over Olympic Average policy

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Ministry responds to B.C. winery concerns over Olympic Average policy

The Ministry of Agriculture and Food says it is working to support B.C. wineries through both climate challeng...

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Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 6d

Local spin on Oktoberfest going at 1516 Pub and Grill

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Local spin on Oktoberfest going at 1516 Pub and Grill

Vernon's version of the fall beer festival will be held at the pub on Okanagan Lake.The 1516 Pub and Grill wil...

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Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 6d

Webinar aims to reduce commercial food waste in the North Okanagan

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Webinar aims to reduce commercial food waste in the North Okanagan

A company is trying to reduce the amount of food North Okanagan restaurants and businesses waste.The company B...

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Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 7d

Provincial program aims to support berry, wine grape and tree fruit growers

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Provincial program aims to support berry, wine grape and tree fruit growers

B.C. berry, wine grape and tree fruit growers will have more supports to access to help with replanting their ...

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Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 7d

Local housing construction declined in September

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Local housing construction declined in September

Greater Vernon saw housing construction take a big dip in the latest reporting month.Canada Mortgage and Housi...

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Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 7d

Coldstream increasing parks and recreation fees

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Coldstream increasing parks and recreation fees

People holding events in Coldstream will see their fees increase in 2026.Coldstream Council received a report ...

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Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 7d

What Happens Upstream conference gives local youth advocacy platform

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What Happens Upstream conference gives local youth advocacy platform

Local youth had a chance to showcase their leadership potential at the second annual What Happens Upstream You...

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Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 8d

Okanagan MLA quits B.C. Conservative party amid ongoing caucus turmoil

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Okanagan MLA quits B.C. Conservative party amid ongoing caucus turmoil

Turmoil continues in the B.C. Conservative caucus as Penticton-Summerland MLA Amelia Boultbee is quitting the ...

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Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 8d

Small wildfire in Lake Country being held

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Small wildfire in Lake Country being held

A small fire in Lake Country sparked Monday morning but is not expected to spread.The B.C. Wildfire Service sa...

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Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 9d

Bear spotted near Seaton Secondary

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Bear spotted near Seaton Secondary

A wild animal was sighted near a highschool close to Vernon's downtown core Sunday.A social media post by Debb...

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Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 10d

Salvation Army unveils market-style food bank in Vernon

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Salvation Army unveils market-style food bank in Vernon

The Salvation Army has taken a unique approach to helping feed people in Greater Vernon,as the demand for supp...

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Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 10d

Enderby Business Walk to run Thursday

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Enderby Business Walk to run Thursday

Local leaders and partners will take to the streets in Enderby to assess the local business sector.The City of...

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Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 11d

Dancing with the Vernon Stars gala goes Saturday

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Dancing with the Vernon Stars gala goes Saturday

An event to mark the annual dance fundraiser in support of end-of-life care in the North Okanagan goes Saturda...

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Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 11d

Vernon fire crews respond to blaze on 30th Avenue

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Vernon fire crews respond to blaze on 30th Avenue

UPDATE: 11:45 a.m. Oct. 17The top floor of a downtown Vernon building was the site of a fire Friday morning.Ve...

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Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 11d

Crash slows traffic through Lake Country

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Crash slows traffic through Lake Country

A multi-vehicle incident reportedly caused traffic to be backed up going through Lake Country Thursday afterno...

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