Vernon Matters

4 days ago | vernonmatters.ca | Liam Verster

Vernon Matters file photo By Liam Verster Crime Rate Statistics Vernon’s violent offence rates falling, but crime still up May 11, 2025 | 6:00 AM The number violent offences in Vernon are going down, but there has been a rise in overall crime.

5 days ago | vernonmatters.ca | Liam Verster

By Supporting Mental Health Services May 10, 2025 | 6:00 AM People wanting to hit the road by bike or foot in support of mental health services can sign up for the annual fundraiser. Registration has opened for Ride Don’t Hide, which supports the Vernon and District branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA Vernon). People and groups can register for the event here, which will go at Creekside Park in Coldstream on June 8.

5 days ago | vernonmatters.ca | Liam Verster

This project proposes installing a new dike to reduce the risk of flooding and increase resilience in the creek. “While springtime brings a sense of joy and renewal for many, it also signals a heightened risk of flooding for communities like the Village of Lumby,” Harwinder Sandhu, MLA for Vernon-Lumby, stated. “As someone who has long advocated for climate resilience and the protection of our rural and natural environments, I am proud to see this critical investment moving forward.

5 days ago | vernonmatters.ca | Liam Verster

Pattison Media file photo By Liam Verster Fatal Collision One person dead following crash in Enderby Thursday May 9, 2025 | 1:37 PM The motor vehicle accident that halted northbound traffic through Enderby on Thursday was a fatal collision.

5 days ago | vernonmatters.ca | Liam Verster

The report said B.C. experienced temperatures slightly above normal in April, while precipitation was below normal, resulting in the snowpack levels declining at a rapid pace. The provincial agency did note that this year was an improvement from May 1 of 2024, when the provincial snowpack average was at 66 per cent of normal. However, it did note that lower elevation basis had lower snowpacks compared to 2024 due to an earlier rate of melt in April.