Vernon | Watering lawns banned in Vernon as drought continues

https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.7224225

#Vernon #VernonBC

Watering lawns banned in Vernon as drought continues

Mandatory water restrictions have been implemented for Vernon, B.C. As the CBC’s Jacqueline Gelineau reports, people can be fined for non-compliance.

CBC
RDCO marks BC Trails Day with launch of summer parks program

Residents are being encouraged to get outside and explore local green space this weekend as the Regional Distr...

Vernon Matters

Vernon | B.C. child killer Schoenborn’s conditional discharge baffling, says family spokesman

https://vernonmatters.ca/2026/06/04/b-c-child-killer-schoenborns-conditional-discharge-baffling-says-family-spokesman/

#Vernon #VernonBC

B.C. child killer Schoenborn’s conditional discharge baffling, says family spokesman

A family representative for the victims of child killer Allan Schoenborn says the British Columbia Review Board's decision to grant him a conditional discharge is "baffling" and reveals shortfalls in the province's mental health and justice systems. B...

Vernon Matters
Independent B.C. legislator Jordan Kealy charged with sexual assault

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia Prosecution Service says Independent legislator Jordan Kealy has been charged with sexual assault. The service says the charge against Kealy relates to alleged offences between Jan. 1 and Sept. 20, 2024, in Fort St. Joh...

Vernon Matters

Vernon | Vernon author Chad Soon wins B.C. history award for profile on NHL pioneer Larry Kwong

https://www.castanet.net/news/Vernon/617813/Vernon-author-Chad-Soon-wins-B-C-history-award-for-profile-on-NHL-pioneer-Larry-Kwong

#Vernon #VernonBC

Vernon author Chad Soon wins B.C. history award for profile on NHL pioneer Larry Kwong

A Vernon teacher and author has won a provincial award for his magazine profile on Larry Kwong, the first Chinese-Canadian player in the NHL.

Castanet.net

Vernon | In the news today: AI strategy, B.C. killer discharged, Blue Jays sign Twins pitcher

https://vernonmatters.ca/2026/06/04/in-the-news-today-ai-strategy-b-c-killer-discharged-blue-jays-sign-twins-pitcher/

#Vernon #VernonBC

In the news today: AI strategy, B.C. killer discharged, Blue Jays sign Twins pitcher

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed … PM Carney to announce federal artificial intelligence strategy in Toronto today Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to announce the federal government's strateg...

Vernon Matters

Vernon | B.C. Review Board grants conditional discharge for child killer Allan Schoenborn

https://vernonmatters.ca/2026/06/03/b-c-review-board-grants-conditional-discharge-for-child-killer-allan-schoenborn/

#Vernon #VernonBC

B.C. Review Board grants conditional discharge for child killer Allan Schoenborn

The British Columbia Review Board has granted a conditional discharge for a man convicted in the brutal slayings of his three children. Chairperson Geneviève Boudreau says Allan Schoenborn is to attend a psychiatric clinic for treatment and stay at the...

Vernon Matters
Injured cyclist rescued by Vernon search team

Biker’s cell phone helps guide rescuers to exact location in hills southeast of Vernon

Today in BC
Injured cyclist rescued by Vernon search team

Biker’s cell phone helps guide rescuers to exact location in hills southeast of Vernon

Today in BC
Jury sees graphic photos of victim in B.C. murder trial

KAMLOOPS — The judge in the B.C. Supreme Court murder trial of Vitali Stefanski warned jury members to prepare for graphic evidence as they were shown photos of the body of his ex-wife, found off a forest road in 2024. Justice Bradford Smith told the j...

Vernon Matters