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Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 9h

Local event aims to teach young people leadership and conflict-resolution skills vernonmatters.ca/2026/10/16/l...

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Local event aims to teach young people leadership and conflict-resolution skills

The third annual What Happens Upstream Youth Conference will be held Monday to teach young people some importa...

Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 10h

NDP promises involuntary care centre for Okanagan vernonmatters.ca/2026/10/16/n...

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NDP promises involuntary care centre for Okanagan

The BC N-D-P is promising up to $90-million for involuntary mental health and addictions care in the South Oka...

Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 11h

Coldstream hosting two Halloween fireworks shows vernonmatters.ca/2026/10/16/c...

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Coldstream hosting two Halloween fireworks shows

The Coldstream and Lavington firehalls will both be putting on fireworks shows to mark Halloween.The Lavington...

Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 12h

Strong winds, falling snow levels expected in Okanagan Saturday vernonmatters.ca/2026/10/16/s...

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Strong winds, falling snow levels expected in Okanagan Saturday

Strong winds and falling snow levels are expected across the Okanagan and Central Interior on Saturday as a co...

Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 13h

Memorial Cup generated $50.9 million for Kelowna region vernonmatters.ca/2026/10/16/m...

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Memorial Cup generated $50.9 million for Kelowna region

The 2026 Memorial Cup generated an estimated $50.9 million in new spending across Greater Kelowna, setting a r...

Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 14h

Housing construction saw minor uptick in September, but still down annually vernonmatters.ca/2026/10/16/h...

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Housing construction saw minor uptick in September, but still down annually

Vernon saw some modest gains in housing construction last month, though the sector has still seen a slow down ...

Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 16h

One person injured in Thursday afternoon crash vernonmatters.ca/2026/10/16/o...

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One person injured in Thursday afternoon crash

One person was taken to hospital after a crash occurred at a busy Vernon intersection Thursday.Vernon North Ok...

Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 16/10/2026

Advance voting for provincial election opens Friday vernonmatters.ca/2026/10/15/a...

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Advance voting for provincial election opens Friday

People looking to vote early for their Member of Legislature will have their opportunities over the next few d...

Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 16/10/2026

Stars on Ice bringing world-class figure skating to Vernon vernonmatters.ca/2026/10/15/s...

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Stars on Ice bringing world-class figure skating to Vernon

Figure skating fans will get to witness a world class performance at the local arena.A special holiday-themed ...

Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

Crash slowing traffic through Vernon at 32nd Street and 39th Avenue. Details unconfirmed but early reports indicated the vehicle jumped the centre median.

Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

Advance voter turnout increased in Vernon vernonmatters.ca/2026/10/15/a...

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Advance voter turnout increased in Vernon

Vernon saw an uptick in early votes for this municipal election.The city confirmed that 2,964 ballots were cas...

Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

Coldstream man fined, has car impounded after speeding while intoxicated vernonmatters.ca/2026/10/15/c...

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Coldstream man fined, has car impounded after speeding while intoxicated

People are reminded to be safe and obey the law after a 55-year-old Coldstream man was allegedly caught speedi...

Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

Business Walks going Tuesday to gather information on the local economy vernonmatters.ca/2026/10/15/b...

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Business Walks going Tuesday to gather information on the local economy

Local leaders will hit the streets to meet with business owners and managers and learn about the local economy...

Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

Two Okanagan hospitality leaders named to B.C. Restaurant Hall of Fame vernonmatters.ca/2026/10/15/t...

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Two Okanagan hospitality leaders named to B.C. Restaurant Hall of Fame

Two Okanagan hospitality leaders are being recognized for their contributions to B.C.'s food and tourism indus...

Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

Okanagan remains very dry, putting salmon at risk vernonmatters.ca/2026/10/15/o...

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Okanagan remains very dry, putting salmon at risk

The Okanagan continues to be ranked as abnormally dry, increasing concerns for spawning season.The B.C. River ...

Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

Criminality not suspected in death near downtown Vernon vernonmatters.ca/2026/10/14/c...

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Criminality not suspected in death near downtown Vernon

First responders converged at the scene of a death just outside Vernon's downtown core Wednesday morning. Vern...

Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Syilx Nation artist recognized in provincial competition vernonmatters.ca/2026/10/14/s...

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Syilx Nation artist recognized in provincial competition

A member of the Syilx/Okanagan Nation has been recognized for his artistic skills. Sheldon Pierre Louis was na...

Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Seven overdose deaths recorded in Vernon over the summer vernonmatters.ca/2026/10/14/s...

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Seven overdose deaths recorded in Vernon over the summer

Fatal overdose incidents in Vernon continued to climb over the summer months.The B.C. Coroners Service reporte...

Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Annual Pumpkin Patch Day raised funds for wildfire relief vernonmatters.ca/2026/10/14/a...

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Annual Pumpkin Patch Day raised funds for wildfire relief

Local realtors held their 17th annual Pumpkin Patch Day earlier this month in support of wildfire relief effor...

Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Local Mayoral candidate also running for MLA seat vernonmatters.ca/2026/10/14/l...

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Local Mayoral candidate also running for MLA seat

A long-time local politician is hoping to secure a provincial seat, and is willing to lose his position in loc...

Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Self defense course to prepare women while raising funds for Hospice Society vernonmatters.ca/2026/10/14/s...

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Self defense course to prepare women while raising funds for Hospice Society

A self defense course is being offered to help train up and prepare women while supporting local end-of-life c...

Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Manitoba recovery team heading to Okanagan Lake to search for missing man vernonmatters.ca/2026/10/13/m...

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Manitoba recovery team heading to Okanagan Lake to search for missing man

A Manitoba-based underwater search and recovery team is heading to Okanagan Lake to assist the family of Kyle ...

Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Vipers Erase Four-Goal Deficit in Overtime Loss to Bulldogs vernonmatters.ca/2026/10/13/v...

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Vipers Erase Four-Goal Deficit in Overtime Loss to Bulldogs

Nisku, AB: The Vernon Vipers overcame a 4-0 deficit to earn a point before falling 5-4 in overtime to the Albe...

Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

100 Women Who Care raise nearly $12.5K for local charities vernonmatters.ca/2026/10/13/1...

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100 Women Who Care raise nearly $12.5K for local charities

A group of local women have raised thousands of dollars for charities.At their September meeting, the group 10...

Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Area C contribution going to help Sovereign Lake Lodge renewal vernonmatters.ca/2026/10/13/a...

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Area C contribution going to help Sovereign Lake Lodge renewal

The lodge renewal project at Sovereign Lake received a major contribution from local government last month.In ...

Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Vernon Mayor and Council candidates respond to climate questionnaire vernonmatters.ca/2026/10/13/v...

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Vernon Mayor and Council candidates respond to climate questionnaire

Candidates running for mayor and council seats in Vernon have provided their insight into how they think the c...

Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Brayden Pankey named Vernon Vipers captain vernonmatters.ca/2026/10/10/b...

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Brayden Pankey named Vernon Vipers captain

Vernon, BC: The Vernon Vipers have named Brayden Pankey captain for the 2026-2027 season. Oscar Bjork, Toms Tr...

Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Former federal Green candidate running in the provincial election vernonmatters.ca/2026/10/13/f...

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Former federal Green candidate running in the provincial election

A woman who ran for the federal Green Party has made a move to the provincial party.Blair Visscher is running ...

Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

29th Street paving to begin Tuesday vernonmatters.ca/2026/10/09/2...

Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Local organizations mark 20 years of collaboration vernonmatters.ca/2026/10/09/l...

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Local organizations mark 20 years of collaboration

Area non-profit Executive Directors, community leaders and others gathered this week to mark 20 years of the S...

Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Pro pickleballers coming to Vernon for inaugural tournament vernonmatters.ca/2026/10/09/p...

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Pro pickleballers coming to Vernon for inaugural tournament

A tournament will be bringing some elite pickleball players to Vernon next week.The first ever Okanagan Open w...

Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Dancing with the Vernon Stars raises over $202K for hospice vernonmatters.ca/2026/10/09/d...

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Dancing with the Vernon Stars raises over $202K for hospice

The annual fundraiser in support of local hospice care was another major success.Dancing with the Vernon Stars...

Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Regional unemployment fell in September, but still up on an annual basis vernonmatters.ca/2026/10/09/r...

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Regional unemployment fell in September, but still up on an annual basis

The economic region that includes Vernon saw a slight decline in unemployment in the latest reporting month.St...

Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Crime Stoppers launches airport campaign to encourage anonymous tips vernonmatters.ca/2026/10/09/c...

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Crime Stoppers launches airport campaign to encourage anonymous tips

Kelowna International Airport is becoming a more visible platform for crime prevention, with a new campaign en...

Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Local companies donate window and covering to Vernon family vernonmatters.ca/2026/10/08/l...

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Local companies donate window and covering to Vernon family

A family home in a Vernon neighbourhood has been upgraded thanks to a program run by local businesses.Through ...

Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Road safety urged heading into fall, winter vernonmatters.ca/2026/10/08/r...

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Road safety urged heading into fall, winter

Vernon North Okanagan RCMP are urging people to be safe on the roads as daylight hours are starting to shorten...

Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Okanagan drought conditions remain a concern vernonmatters.ca/2026/10/08/o...

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Okanagan drought conditions remain a concern

The recent cooler and wetter weather has had minimal impact on the ongoing drought conditions in the Okanagan....

Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Annual event highlighting health and wellness services in Vernon vernonmatters.ca/2026/10/08/a...

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Annual event highlighting health and wellness services in Vernon

Health and wellness will be top of mind later this month as the Vernon Wellness Fair aims to connect the commu...

Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Nsyilxcən name given to the Active Living Centre vernonmatters.ca/2026/10/08/n...

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Nsyilxcən name given to the Active Living Centre

Vernon's new recreation centre has a name in the language of the local First Nations.The city unveiled that th...

Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

New LED lighting system improves visibility at Kelowna airport vernonmatters.ca/2026/10/08/n...

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New LED lighting system improves visibility at Kelowna airport

Kelowna International Airport has switched on a new LED airfield lighting system aimed at improving visibility...

Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Provincial candidates taking to stage in all-candidates forum vernonmatters.ca/2026/10/07/p...

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Provincial candidates taking to stage in all-candidates forum

Candidates looking to represent Vernon-Lumby in the legislature will answer a series of questions at a Provinc...

Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Water main renewal to impact traffic for several weeks vernonmatters.ca/2026/10/07/w...

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Water main renewal to impact traffic for several weeks

An infrastructure project will cause some traffic interruptions in Vernon.A water main renewal project will do...

Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Volunteers clear loads of garbage out of BX Creek vernonmatters.ca/2026/10/07/v...

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Volunteers clear loads of garbage out of BX Creek

Efforts to keep the creeks and streams in Greater Vernon clean are still ongoing after nearly two decades.In 2...

Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Downtown Vernon business association aims for improvements vernonmatters.ca/2026/10/07/d...

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Downtown Vernon business association aims for improvements

The Downtown Vernon Association has funds to distribute to help improve the downtown core.The DVA has launched...

Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Vernon-Lumby OneBC candidate hoping to see government go “back to the basics” if elected vernonmatters.ca/2026/10/07/v...

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Vernon-Lumby OneBC candidate hoping to see government go “back to the basics” if elected

A newcomer to politics is looking to represent B.C.'s right-wing party in the local riding.Chantel Gibbs is ru...

Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Cancelled senior’s living facility in Vernon raising concerns about supports in B.C. vernonmatters.ca/2026/10/06/c...

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Cancelled senior’s living facility in Vernon raising concerns about supports in B.C.

A provincial association is raising the alarm over the cancellation of a proposed long-term care facility in V...

Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Local hospital department renamed following major contribution vernonmatters.ca/2026/10/06/l...

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Local hospital department renamed following major contribution

A wing at the Vernon Jubilee Hospital has been renamed after a historic donation.The hospital now has the Kurt...

Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Okanagan Science Centre offering free admission for Science Literacy Week vernonmatters.ca/2026/10/06/o...

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Okanagan Science Centre offering free admission for Science Literacy Week

People interested in the sciences are able to access some resources for free.The Okanagan Science Centre will ...

Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Free swim to celebrate 60 years of the Vernon Aquatic Centre before move to ALC vernonmatters.ca/2026/10/06/f...

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Free swim to celebrate 60 years of the Vernon Aquatic Centre before move to ALC

Vernon is celebrating decades of operations with one final dip at the Aquatic Centre.The pool will open for a ...

Vernon Matters @vernonmatters.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Vernon-Lumby NDP candidate looking to win third election vernonmatters.ca/2026/10/06/v...

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Vernon-Lumby NDP candidate looking to win third election

The incumbent MLA for Vernon-Lumby is looking to reclaim her seat in the legislature.Harwinder Sandhu is runni...