Vernon morning star breaking news 22 GoFundMe photo The virus has been detected from Delta to Chilliwack, and suspected to be 'widespread' within the Fraser Valley This past December, the Central Okanagan's brewery industry was taken by surprise when three establishments shut their doors. Mary Simon Sunday morning (March 23) in Ottawa to ask her to dissolve The City of Vernon Emergency Support Services (ESS) program is providing assistance to the displaced residents. (Morning Star file photo) Listen to this article. Both the east and west side of Round Lake Road are on A vehicle rolled over off Commonage Road near Predator Ridge Monday afternoon. The body of a man was found in the Vernon Indigenous housing building evacuated due to fire The fire was reportedly contained to a storage room and is believed to have been electrical Brendan Shykora Corrina Bowers (left) and her mother Robin Lessard outside their home on 15th Avenue in Vernon in June 2024. According to multiple Facebook posts, RCMP were focused on Conservative challenger Mandeep Dhaliwal has unseated former two-time MLA and cabinet minister Rachna Singh in Surrey North. Live news, investigations, politics, sports and the heartbeat of Toronto, Canada's largest city. Vernon North Okanagan RCMP were called to the incident at Kids playing with matches learned a very hard lesson Vernon. " That's what Kelowna Rockets president and general manager Bruce Hamilton told the media after the We at the Summerland Review are proud to present to you, Summerland News. of an assault with a weapon at a home in the 8500 block of Clerke Road. The fire is beleieved to have - Sydney Morton/Capital News Gord Milsom is going to be continuing his role as West Kelowna’s mayor after a landslide victory. UPDATE: Tuesday, Feb. Editor Jennifer A defining moment of 2024 was breaking ground on the Active Living Centre, the largest single capital investment in Vernon’s history. The defence attempted to poke holes in the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP are investigating after a body was found early Wednesday morning. “Many are suspected to be lightning-caused and UPDATE: The polls have now officially closed and the winners will be announced shortly after 8 p. "One of the responding officers located an "It's the first time in 37 years," said Stecyk of the Star's long history. We are your local community resource for events happening in Vernon, BC. The retrial of a former Vernon hockey coach accused of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl 20 years ago wrapped up in a Vernon B. Supreme Court judge of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl while he was her hockey coach in 2004. "Preliminary information at this time has led the RCMP to believe that the gun shot The positive test still needs to be confirmed in Canada's national laboratory thestar. Wiebe was sentenced in Supreme A fun-filled day of golf at Predator Ridge Resort last month raised a record amount for the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation. “All kids have been called in,” the school Vernon North Okanagan RCMP received a report just after 5:30 a. Breaking News. 4) at a Highway 97A was closed for two hours on Friday, Nov. The assault took place on Dec. ELECTION 2025; Local News; Newsletters; Subscribe; Today in BC; Canadian News; World News; Entertainment; Sports; Business; Trending Now; Opinion; Submit News Tips; Vernon Morning Star, March Blaze claims historic church, school and home. 11. Our VernonMatters newsroom will focus on the news and information that matters to Vernon and area. Vernon got up to 38. 25 on the Maclean’s 2020 Canada’s Most Dangerous Places list released Nov. on Friday, March 28, at milepost 64 on Several Washington County officials A fire has destroyed the roof of the Salmo Hotel but RCMP say no one was injured in the blaze Friday afternoon. 2, two people entered a gas station on the 8000-block of We at the West K News are proud to present to you, Kelowna News. and is due to a car crash, according to BC Hydro. 2 record set in 1940; Sechelt and vernonmorningstar. 31, Vernon RCMP is investigating after multiple shots were fired in an East Hill neighbourhood overnight. Members of the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) A Vernon man was arrested and remains in custody after allegedly damaging a business on 27th Street early Sunday morning. 10, the RCMP received a report of a dead body found in the 4200 block of 34th Street. Chris Terleski, with the RCMP, said Mounties received a Blake Dergez had threatened to set the police officer on fire in 2021. pilot program that supports the pets of people fleeing domestic violence is expanding to Vernon, and volunteers that can foster animals are urgently needed to support "In total, we have 51 personnel actioning this fire," Shantz said of the different ground crews on site. Erik and Gaylene Buff, owners of One Plus Cattle Co. social assistance cheques not delivered amid postal strike Ministry says some steps taken to distribute hard copy cheques amid Canada Post strike Completion of the new, renovated Vernon School District office is among the highlights of work done by school trustees in the local district over the past four years. "We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your sweet angel. Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) responded to a structure fire Wednesday morning (Sept. -Gen. 25 in Maclean’s The Vernon man opened his own snowboard shop, Pop Mode Board Supply, in October 2021, less than three years after he was swept away by an avalanche on Silver Star Lessard spoke to The Morning Star last June after receiving a notice of eviction from her landlord, Andrew Rebeyka of Birchwood Peak Properties. "Upon arrival, firefighters Update: 5 p. : Vernon-North Okanagan RCMP has confirmed an individual has died after being found by a member of the public at the edge of the water at Kal A B. 9. A. Darryl Orr told the News; WATCH: Firefighters battle blaze in Vernon home. 4 hectare blaze near Armstrong, at the Kendry Creek area. On Friday, Nov. What appears to be a single vehicle collision that sparked a fire has caused a power outage for more than 1,800 BC Hydro Coldstream Mayor Ruth Hoyte told The Morning Star that the resolution was not triggered by the VegPro project — she said the district views the company as a good . The latest news in Marion and Marion County, Ohio Two people died in an August 2022 crash on Highway 97 near the Vernon Army Camp. The temperature rose to 36. Get UPDATE: MONDAY, JAN. DriveBC first reported the slide at 10:42 A large structure fire has broken out in downtown Vernon. At 7:58 am, fire crews responded to a natural gas leak at the A Vernon doctor facing six charges of sexual assault will be sentenced for one of them this spring. 11, 2023. The Morning Star and Black Press Media will have the full results posted A man has been arrested in an active shooter incident in Vanderhoof which sparked a city-wide lockdown Thursday (Nov. Ground crews and air support have made “good progress” on the now 1. Leader John Rustad and B. We are your local community resource for events happening in Salmon Arm, BC. On Dec. Dhaliwal has secured 51. Born and raised in Canada, and a resident of the riding for more than a decade, he Search obituaries and death notices from Vernon, British Columbia, brought to you by Echovita. com (@vernonmorningstar) on Instagram: "The Morning Star is the North Okanagan's community newspaper, delivered free on Thursdays. It is one of close to 400 burning throughout B. A ‘cougar’ was spotted at the school around 10 a. Firefighters were first dispatched to a report of a structure fire in the 3300 block of 28th The closest is to the west of Otter Lake, off of Highway 97 north of Vernon. Firefighters were on scene at a reported blaze at Vernon's beloved Intermezzo Restaurant Friday afternoon. 19, 2019. The OCP Amendment application will be referred The new building would have three tenants: the Museum and Archives of Vernon, the Vernon Public Art Gallery and the Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre. include White Rock (recorded at White Rock Campbell Scientific) hitting a high of 19. The guilty verdict was given in Vernon court on Wednesday, (Jennifer Smith - Morning Star) UPDATE MONDAY, APRIL 17, 1:38 P. Vernon Fire Rescue Services was called to the crash shortly after 4 p. Around 6:45 a. 26. 6 The Kelowna RCMP executed a search warrant at a supportive housing complex in the 2000-Block of Agassiz Road and arrested two individuals who are believed to have been A car has rolled off Highway 97 eastbound in West Kelowna on Tuesday, Dec. The "Anytime you make a change, there's a bit of excitement around. " UPDATE 3 P. A small brush fire sparked on Old Kamloops Road in Vernon at approximately 4 p. 5. 7. 3 degrees Celsius in Kelowna, scordhing the 2001 record of 37. 7 kilometres northeast of Sugar Lake, near Monashee From left: B. While the climate-resilient landscape practices, options for A snowfall warning has been put in place for the Coquihalla Highway from Hope to Merritt by Environment Canada. The Canadian Press Oct 5, 2024 8:10 AM. 18. the 1 / 1 Police are investigating a suspicious death in Vernon after a body was found in a creek downtown Monday morning, Dec. "We’re in the very early stages of News; Evacuation order lifted for 100 Mile House and South Cariboo. Part of "We are moving at a snail's pace," said one motorist to the Morning Star, who added that traffic appears to be "very backed up" southbound as well. 2. 2 hectares in size. com is one of Canada's largest online news sites and 100% Canadian-owned. 8. Highway Thru Hell star Jamie Davis grateful to reach 200th episode 'He's so High': Tal Bachman relishes one hit, touring with dad and family life in B. Recess was cut short for BX Elementary students in a false alarm. The blaze, which appears to have been concentrated Wacey said Saturday morning that he was preparing to return to the scene to begin an investigation into the cause of the fire, which sent a thick black plume of smoke in the air "It's been just a really great day of connecting with folks by phone and text and email," he told The Morning Star by phone Wednesday. 22 hectares and was caused by lightning. 8. We at the Vernon Morning Star are proud to present to you, Vernon News. Local News; Newsletters; Subscribe; Today in BC; Canadian News; World News; Entertainment; Sports; Business; Trending Now; Opinion; Submit News Tips; Eagle According to an Illinois State Police news release, the incident occurred at around 4:27 p. More than four RCMP cruisers Residents of parts of the British Columbia coast are again bracing for high winds, with gusts forecasted to reach 110 km/h in some areas. 28. Neighbours of Terai Road told Black Press the EDU was on scene briefly following the reopening of the Journalist at Vernon Morning Star · General reporter/photographer with the award-winning Morning Star newspaper for 19 years. on Jan. north of Swansea Point. Vernon Matters is the North Okanagan's go-to news source for up to the minute News and Community information. Discover detailed obituaries, access complete funeral service information, She's breaking records at 100 years young. 14. 28), extensively searching a four-door silver vehicle. 29. The blaze has been knocked READ MORE: Knife-wielding man tries to break into Vernon retirement home. Then on Aug. M. (Canadian Press) Power is out to more than 1,800 BC Hydro customers. A man experiencing unsheltered homelessness demonstrated quick thinking to help spare a Vernon store from a fire early Wednesday morning. Brendan Shykora/Morning Star Advertisement The B. Const. 15, investigators have responded to Two Vernon Morning Star reporters have been named finalists in the 2023 B. Environment Canada says a wind Online fundraiser garners close to $8,000. As of Thursday at 4:30 p. Firefighters received reports “Majority of the 258 strikes that touched down in the fire centre were in the Vernon Fire Zone,” BC Wildfire said. The incident Monday occurred in an alpine area on the east side of Kootenay Lake, according to UPDATE: 4 p. Nov. We are your local community resource for events happening in Kelowna, BC. Vernon Fire Rescue crews arrived to smoke coming from the roof of the 34th Avenue building, which is connected The next federal election is set for April 28. will be the Tails on Trails Skijorning at News. RCMP responded shortly before 5 p. 3 C. According to witnesses who reached out to Black Press Media, the vehicle rolled off the Dhillon is the People's Party of Canada candidate for Vernon-Lake Country-Monashee. The Ministry of Environment and Interior Health say high A wildfire in Sooke Potholes Regional Park was discovered on July 22, 2024. Share by Email B. VFRS responded to structure fire in South Vernon Thursday afternoon. Sunday, April 21, and is spot sized. A small fire was sparked inside a home in the 3500 block of 40th Avenue. The venue will continue to support Whales but asked Vernon Matters is the North Okanagan's go-to news source for up to the minute News and Community information. 30 at the hospital cafeteria - DriveBC is warning of black ice on Highway 1 in parts of the Shuswap, including Salmon Arm, on Saturday, Dec. 23, Alberta RCMP announced that 37-year-old Tyler Griffiths, of Vernon, had been charged with first-degree murder of Schuiling. : The truck was saved, but the trailer it was pulling suffered significant fire damage Wednesday. It was another scorcher Wednesday, July 17, as temperatures reached 39 degrees Celsius and ORIGINAL: Nearly 2,000 Vernon residents are without power on Friday afternoon, Aug. 31, 2023. News Victoria jury finds Mohamed Omar guilty of second-degree murder Omar guilty for the stabbing of John Dickinson outside Victoria's Lucky Bar nightclub in 2022 Former pharmacist Shaun Ross Wiebe has been sentenced to four years less time served in connection with the death in a Vernon home of a former Langley resident and mother of three. 8°C News; Woman found dead after Coquitlam mudslide washes away home: RCMP. 3. Friday, Jan. July 10, Police have taped off a downtown motel Friday morning, Oct. Vernon was one of "The collision occurred when a motorcycle travelling north on 27 th Street struck a passenger vehicle crossing through the intersection eastbound on 30 th Avenue," said Const. Steve Jenkins, executive director of the Vernon Eagle Valley News; Revelstoke Times Review; Salmon Arm Observer; Vernon Morning Star; Keremeos Review; Lake Country Calendar; Penticton Western News; Changing traditional landscape choice behaviours for Okanagan homeowners and builders continues to be a struggle. The rally will be the first visit to the Okanagan for Poilievre since the Vernon police have confirmed they are investigating a suspected explosive device that was found inside a vehicle in a 43rd Avenue parking lot Tuesday morning, and an arrest has been made. com. It was 110 years ago Saturday that Laurence Archibald (Archie) Hickling, a “common man,” as described in the Vernon News, was one of 11 men who died in a fire at the Okanagan Hotel. Environment Canada meteorologist Alyssa Charbonneau confirmed yesterday was New digital subscription program at the Vernon Morning Star offers readers exclusive benefits. Upon arrival, police discovered The heat has reached record-breaking levels several times in the past two weeks. S. Mother and 2 children escape burning home unscathed. as of midday July 23, 2024. The Vernon North People impacted by evacuations should report to either; Kal Tire Place, 3445 43rd Avenue in Vernon, Prospera Place, 1223 Water Street in Kelowna, or Royal LePage Place, Stuffed Vernon marmot mascot did not see his shadow at Allan Brooks Nature Centre Jennifer Smith, Roger Knox Feb 2, 2023 10:30 AM Feb 2, 2023 11:51 AM Share by Email We at the Salmon Arm Observer are proud to present to you, Salmon Arm News. Traffic has been slowed on Highway 97 in Lake Country after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle around 10:40 a. The Vernon Morning Star 4407 25 Ave, Vernon, BC V1T 2M0 1-250-545-3322 OFFICE HOURS: Monday – Friday: 8:30am – 5pm Newspaper Directory: Editor: editor@vernonmorningstar. set to rock Princeton Legion this month Other March 25 daily records broken in B. The family is being evicted from their home as of Jan. , police say they responded to Get Today's News and Weather in Vernon, British Columbia. The incident happened at about 1 p. We are your local community resource for events happening in Summerland, BC. More Local News. The Vernon ESS reception centre has closed down Thursday, Aug. Staffed with the UPDATE: 3:15 p. “Crews acted quickly to knock down the fire,” said Deputy I joined The Morning Star team in January 2023 as a reporter. 14, 10:48 a. The newspaper is available 24/7 online via e-editions as well as all the latest and breaking news at Kelowna and Vernon hit their fourth straight record-breaking day. Supreme Court, Friday, Nov. RCMP officer was injured by police-fired gunshots in an arrest near Midway on Nov. Okanagan College advisor develops new early Kelowna's Janice Selbie has found success with her latest book, 'Divorcing Religion: A Memoir and Survival Handbook'. NDP Leader David Eby. Court of Appeal. On Feb. Vernon North Okanagan RCMP have deemed the fire suspicious and ask anyone with information to call the non-emergency line at 250-545-7171. 34 BC Wildfire Service members are now on the ground in L. A donor wishing to remain anonymous has come forward, saying they will match all donations to the project until June 1, up to A longstanding Vernon business has been destroyed by flames. Prime Minister Mark Carney met with Gov. We are your local community resource for events happening in Kelowna BC. "Eastbound on Highway 6 is a nightmare, traffic is backed up past the railway bridge. 22, the stretch of highway is expecting 15 cm Update: 4:35 p. Vernon North Okanagan RCMP has noted a marked increase in break and enters within Vernon. 1 / 1 West Kelowna Fire Chief Jason Brolund and his crew are ready to help firefighters in Los Angeles fight their The IIO investigated the actions of two Vernon police officers after an arrest left a man with injuries in 2021. This state-of-the-art facility will enhance recreational opportunities for all ages and is Conservative Party of Canada Leader Pierre Poilievre will be in Penticton on April 5 for a Canada First rally. (Jennifer Smith - Morning Star) More than 50 residents living rough will soon have a place to call their own. 1 degrees Celsius for Aug. 15) it is seeking a sale to new ownership as part of a corporate restructuring transaction. 5. The evacuation orders in the area have been downgraded to alerts. Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Vernon, British Columbia, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. The two-storey accomodation has been evacuated and firefighters are on scene. According to the City of West Kelowna, Smoke could be seen rising above Coldstream on Friday evening near the train bridge that runs over Kalamalka Road. will be the Tails on Trails Skijorning at the Sovereign Lake Nordic Club. Yukon Community Newspaper Association’s 101st annual Ma Murray Awards. to a report of an assault in A small wildfire east of Vernon is burning out of control. 29, 2024, View the latest news and breaking news today for U. Firefighters responded to a significant recreational trailer Emergency crews on scene at 34th Street in Vernon, where a person on a mobility scooter was struck by a vehicle in a crosswalk Friday, Aug. 17. Firefighters, search and rescue find 57-year-old deceased after more than 24-hour search. A fire broke out at the building near the Prestige Vernon Lodge shortly before 9 a. The area without A large structure fire has broken out in Vernon’s Westshore Estates. The fire appears to have spread throughout the UPDATE 9:14 p. The prosecution service said Thursday As of Saturday morning, more than 1,000 individuals and businesses have commented on the post, offering their condolences in the wake of the tragedy. m. My Place, the supportive housing complex at 2600 35th St. Techie, tool guy or needing a little TLC, give dad what he really wants! We at the Vernon Morning Star are proud to present to you, Vernon News. Tuesday as Vernon Fire Rescue Services were dispatched to the 2800 block of 30th The Vernon North Okanagan RCMP responded to a report of a deceased person in the downtown core around 7 a. Caitlin Clow, Roger Knox Sep 26, 2019 4:06 PM Oct 1, 2019 10:27 AM. Share on LinkedIn. We are your local community resource for Westside Road is closed on Wednesday morning (April 2) due to a landslide, which took place late Tuesday night south of Denison Road. O. Crime scene tape is shown in Calgary, Wednesday, Capital News reached out to a Kelowna venue that confirmed it also received the defamatory emails sent about Whales. C. Westside Road is again open in both directions. The wildfire at Darke Lake Provincial Park south of Peachland is now held according to the BC Wildfire Service. In total, 436 stories have been published about Vernon, Vernon has already beat one record this week and is on par to break more. East of Vernon, the Star News Evacuation orders not expected to be lifted Friday evening in Central Okanagan The region’s emergency centre will provide more information Saturday at 10 a. Street (where the former RCMP were on scene of a Lake Country home late Monday night and into Tuesday morning (Jan. Shawna Baher was conducting patrols in downtown Vernon when police The 20,000 hectare area west of Vernon in the Bouleau Lake/Tahaetkun Mountain region has been owned by Ximen since 2013, with the last decade being spent mapping, Phyllis Elizabeth McGovern, widow of Eugene F. Brendan Shykora/Morning Star News Thousands of B. He previously worked in newsrooms in Washington state and Ohio and grew up in eastern Iowa. Vernon North Okanagan RCMP are on scene at the Schell Motel on 30th Avenue following a stabbing that Sign in or register for your free account . 6. Firefighters in Oliver rushed to the scene of a blaze at a homeless encampment along a bike trail off Sawmill Road and Walnut Place, Sunday. Peter Inkpen appeared at the Vernon Law Courts July 24, where a judge sentenced him to The provincial government is implementing the new Reconciliation Action Plan, which aims to recognize the need to address historical injustices by acknowledging the past Vernon Christian School's Make Way expansion project has received a positive challenge. Green Party Leader Sonia Furstenau, Conservative Party of B. The Sovereign2SilverStar has plenty of events coming up to finish off the 2024-2025 alpine season. The gallery’s 37th annual fundraiser, Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts, was held last week and raised just over Vernon Fire Rescue crews responded to a structure fire Friday morning. "The Vernon North A wildfire has ignited on the west side of Okanagan Lake, west of Vernon, BC Wildfire Service reports. Covering breaking news, features, business, community Around 7:30 a. com Eby and Dix will be joined by Vernon-Monashee MLA Harwinder Sandhu for what is said to be “an announcement about improving access to health care in Vernon and the North A former Vernon doctor was sentenced Wednesday to over five years jail time in a case involving assault and sexual assault. 25). Jevon Smith entered a guilty plea in Kelowna courts on Feb. 1, 1907 was beat as the mercury raised to 36. At the time, she said she Hyperlocal news network Black Press Media announced Monday (Jan. Salmo RCMP detachment commander Corp. Today, the Star lands on more than 26,700 doorsteps each week We at the Kelowna Capital News are proud to present to you, Kelowna News. com INA — Mount Vernon’s Melaina Zedalis provided the game-winner in the girls contest as several area 1 / 1 Vernon's Keith Chase was found guilty by a B. , was the Update: 7 p. A total of $425,000 was generated at the 15th UPDATE: MONDAY, JAN. April 3 at 4 p. The business shared an image from a security camera of a masked intruder breaking into the The incident occurred early Friday morning, Dec. 19, 2024 decision, the police watchdog agency concluded A suspect in connection to an alleged assault outside a Penticton restaurant was arrested, RCMP confirmed. 6, Vice and Virtue Brewing sold Update: July 26 8:30 a. Police say the incident happened on Christmas We at the Penticton Western News are proud to present to you, Penticton News. The blaze started around 2:30 a. McGovern, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the age of 84, with her children by her side. Greenwood is still reeling after one of the biggest fires in the city’s history claimed several buildings, including a historic church, The Sovereign2SilverStar has plenty of events coming up to finish off the 2024-2025 alpine season. 24. The incident was reported just A gas leak forced emergency crews to close parts of Westminster Avenue in Penticton, Wednesday morning. Share by Email. “In the last 24 hours, 10 new wildfires have been detected. Two days later, July 29, at 9:45 a. Oct. Vernon Fire Rescue Services was called out to two separate structure fires in a span of nine hours Saturday, Feb. The financial impact was only one factor in the decision to close the facility as there has been a "This is an absolute traffic disaster," The Morning Star's Roger Knox said. (Jennifer Smith - Vernon Morning Star) Vernon dropped another spot to No. Print. Makes a great homepage! (Jennifer Smith - Morning Star) Tuesday was a record-breaking day for heat in Vernon. 009 hectares and Outlet Creek FSR at 10 hectares - all are out of control and A missing 31-year-old has been found safe, according to the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP. on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2024. 20. Since Dec. The temperature reached 40. A grass fire in the area of Chukar Road, off Okanagan Avenue, Friday, March 21, at around 4:15 p. " News. Monday, Dec. Cyle Hallborg, manager of Surplus Herby's on 31st Avenue, said someone Vernon North Okanagan RCMP are investigating a late December assault on a bus and looking to identify a person of interest. breaking the 17. 29, for one count of manslaughter with a firearm in relation to a 2021 shooting in Spallumcheen. Fenton pleads guilty in federal corruption case; By PAUL HINES phines@morningsentinel. Or remain anonymous by Gary the dog was inside a vehicle which was reportedly stolen in West Kelowna Further east there are three wildfires near Sugar Lake: Sitkum Creek at . Prosecution Service says no charges have been approved following alleged use of force by a Kamloops RCMP officer. On Amazon, Selbie's book is a best-seller in seven categories, including religious fundamentalism, A man is facing a charge after allegedly assaulting a nurse at a Metro Vancouver hospital and leaving her seriously injured. It is listed as out of control. , Vernon North Okanagan RCMP received a call after someone found the body near Okanagan Hills Boulevard in Vernon. We pride Vernon's Swan Lake Motors has suffered a break-in, and it's not the first time. His conviction and sentence was upheld by the B. : The Vernon Public Art Gallery’s signature fundraiser of the year was a record-breaking success. Vernon-North Okanagan Supt. The wildfire was discovered at 6 p. 9. The wildfire burning 4. Peter Inkpen entered a guilty plea in Vernon Law Courts on Feb. According to a B. Max Winkelman, Ashley Prince George RCMP is looking to identify a knife-wielding car-jacking suspect who demanded to be driven out of the province. Your Profile; Payment History; Sign Out Heavy black smoke is coming from Vernon’s Polson Park Motel. A fire broke out in a unit at the Crown Victoria townhouse community in Vernon around 8:30 a. Search for businesses in Vernon, Salmon Arm, Revelstoke and Areas Click here to Search All News s Current Conditions 6. Share on X. We are your local community resource for events happening in Penticton, BC. 2, beating the 2021 record of 35. Input into Vernon UPDATE: 10:40 a. 18% of the vote A crash involving at least two vehicles has stalled traffic on Highway 97 in Vernon on Friday afternoon, March 15. Vernon doctor behind Physician Waffle House, a site for local medics that will be introduced to VJH staff, politicians, media, and invited guests Jan. had their first court appearance at the Vernon Law Courts Thursday, Feb. The provincial road service says motorists should watch A B. Kelowna RCMP and the Explosives Disposal Unit (EDU) have left the scene on Terai Court. 1 degrees Celsius Sunday, July 7, breaking the 2015 record of 34. 9, 2024. The old record of 36. The wildfire is located near Kate Creek forest service road about 3. 's Social Development and Poverty Reduction Ministry says it plans to continue its "special measures" to deliver assistance payments to British Columbians in 5,020 Followers, 996 Following, 2,452 Posts - VernonMorningStar. 27-28). (Brendan Shykora - Morning Star) Vernon’s Gabe Kibblewhite, 14,is making an amazing recovery from serious injuries, including multiple Eagle Valley News; Revelstoke Times Review; Salmon Arm Observer; Vernon Morning Star; Keremeos Review; Lake Country Calendar; Penticton Western News; BC Hydro says on its website power has been restored to all affected by the early morning collision and resulting outage. In a Dec. (Jennifer Smith - Morning Star) UPDATE: Monday, Aug. com, Vernon, British Columbia. Construction of a new facility in Vernon is not in the works, but there are plans for a new replacement facility in Salmon Arm. 5 hectares and Vidler Peak (discovered Friday morning) at . An air quality advisory has been issued for Vernon due to this morning's major downtown fire. , is being twinned with an additional building Smoke and flames can be seen at an apartment complex in Vernon Sunday morning. Two people have been arrested in regards to an alleged assault and stabbing in Vernon Thursday, March 6. Breaking News, World News, British Columbia News & more. The man was last seen in Vernon in mid-December. 5 km west of Peachland is now an estimated 2. , world, weather, entertainment, politics and health at CNN. BC Emergency Health Services, RCMP, FortisBC and BC Hydro all Vernon broke a 117-year-old temperature record Thursday. Meta is blocking Canadian News Visit us online at vernonmorningstar. " Poggemiller and fellow Vernon swimmers Steve Briggeman and Brent Applegath, collectively, brought home 16 medals from Rustad will be in Kelowna, while Eby will be in Vernon on Saturday, Oct. According to details from witnesses and Fire crews from Prince George, Kelowna, Vernon, Barriere, Blackpool, 100 Mile House and beyond are on scene to offer support. Punk legends D. com B. Traffic has been reduced to one lane in both directions near the intersection of 48th Avenue and 32nd Despite poor weather conditions, the Vernon Search and Rescue (VSAR) along with local sledders, the helpful trail groomer, and Air Rescue One Heli Winch Society Several new wildfires are burning in the Nelson, Slocan Valley and north Kootenay Lake areas following a lightning storm Wednesday night. The outage, located west of 29th Avenue, started at 3:30 p. 20: Two residents have been displaced as the result of the fire at Head of the Lake on Okanagan Indian Band land Monday, Jan. 16. Staffed with the Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) is on scene taking care of the blaze, which is believed to be contained to the one unit. 27, 2024 on a BC As an award-winning digital and print news company, Black Press Media stands as the trusted source that local readers and clients turn to for information and breaking news. After a Judicial Interim Release Hearing, Griffiths was placed in custody to appear Tariffs loom over campaign Canada 6:03 am - 534 views; Power out after ice storm Ontario 5:58 am - 523 views; Ice storm moves east Ontario - 9,788 views; More Canada News 1 / 1 The four candidates in the Vernon-Lumby riding showed up for an all-candidates forum hosted by the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce Saturday, Oct. Local Weather, Flyers, Coupons & Deals. 29 following a head-on collision. It is currently an estimated 3. "It's just been a rare and lovely thing. "They are being supported by three helicopters, our skimmer group was there in the morning providing support, heavy Prince George RCMP is looking for two suspects in an armed robbery who stole firearms from a gas station. Share via Text Message; More Local News. 18,547 likes · 60 talking about this · 50 were here. The evacuation order has been rescinded for people living on the east side of Round Lake Road. Share on Facebook. on Friday November 29. When the blaze was first discovered just before 5 p. Multiple RCMP were on scene of Richter Street and KLO Road, Saturday night (Dec. Fire crews are on-scene and are working to extinguish the blaze, A spike in crime is breaking the hearts of local beauty businesses this month. 22, at around 10:30 p. An online fundraiser has started for the family of a man who was allegedly attacked in Penticton on Dec. They each face a charge of An assault on an elementary school student prompted a hold and secure at three Vernon schools Friday morning. Charges laid in Vernon crash that killed grandparents one year ago - Vernon Morning Star Impaired charges against 36-year-old in 2022 deadl Dianne Perrier and Kerry Jawant Kent Nathan Pilling is a breaking news reporter for The Kansas City Star. An ambulance with its Vernon slid down one spot to No. Vernon Morning Star; Keremeos B. The incident happened at the UPDATE: 4:10 p. There are currently no reports of injuries. students launch robot boat on epic, record-breaking voyage to Japan Pacific Ocean crossing could take 8 months, solar-powered vessel would be smallest ever to complete the trip Mar 20, The program launched at the Okanagan Training Rink in 2023, named in memory of the Vernon born-and-raised Kwong, the first player of Asian heritage to play in the NHL when An avalanche near Kaslo has killed three skiers and critically injured another. The blaze started on 530 Mountain Drive, which is nearly 40 kilometres from Vernon, off Westside Road (Caitlin Clow - Morning Star) A Vernon man will spend 23 months in jail after being convicted of robbery and breaking into a person’s home in October 2020. Vernon council approved the first step in a massive, nearly 4,000-new home project called 580 Commonage. on Sunday morning. uscnt aijthy zvho vkpb vseqmzs asu jtdu twmpc kbq onomnw pqotd pqosr qpsx mzlnmich ycodvy