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Regional unemployment on the rise
15+ hour, 39+ min ago (512+ words) The economic region that includes Vernon saw a large jump in the unemployment rate last month. Statistics Canada said the Thompson-Okanagan had an unadjusted unemployment rate of 7. 8 per cent in March. That was more than a point'from February's rate of…...
Edward Kitzman
18+ hour, 40+ min ago (460+ words) passed away peacefully on April 5, 2026 at 90 years of age, in Vernon BC. He was born March 31, 1936 in Psari Poland to Emil & Matilda Kitzman. Ed is survived by his wife Shirley, his siblings, Edith (Richard Liefke), Ewald (Peggy), Alfred (Joyce) & Erica…...
Mac Kinnon scores career-high 52nd goal of season, Avs clinch NHL's top seed with 3-1 win over Flames
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (268+ words) It's the fourth time Colorado has won the Presidents' Trophy for the best record in hockey. With 114 points and four games left, the Avalanche have a shot to earn 120 in a season for the first time in franchise history. There…...
Progressive Liberals welcome Gladu and other Conservative floor crossers
15+ hour, 26+ min ago (780+ words) MONTREAL " High-profile progressive Liberal MPs attending the party's national convention in Montreal on Friday welcomed and defended former Conservatives who have crossed the floor to their caucus. Former environment minister Steven Guilbeault said while he and many of his colleagues…...
Public hearing to discuss regulations around septic tanks in Coldstream
12+ hour, 39+ min ago (11+ words) Vernon Matters...
Kelowna man wins $675 K Set for Life prize
12+ hour, 39+ min ago (133+ words) A Kelowna man is celebrating a life-changing lottery win after scratching a Set for Life ticket. Clifford F. won the game's top prize, choosing a lump sum payout of $675, 000 after initially being confused by the word "annuity" when checking his ticket…...
Death at the Winter Carnival office under investigation
16+ hour, 9+ min ago (78+ words) Members of the RCMP are investigating a death at a local business. Police say a deceased person was found inside the Vernon Winter Carnival office on 35th Street at around 8: 45 p. m. Thursday. RCMP told Vernon Matters the investigation into the circumstances surrounding…...
Art After Dark at the gallery in mid-April
21+ hour, 40+ min ago (176+ words) The biannual Art After Dark returns this month. The Vernon Public Art Gallery will host the event April 17, allowing people to take part in art activities inspired by current exhibitions, from'linocut print making to creating'artist trading cards to soundscape pieces....
Local community groups "hit the ground running" with thousands of new shoes
21+ hour, 38+ min ago (163+ words) Vernon Matters Local community groups "hit the ground running" with thousands of new shoes A collaboration between two local community groups has helped get 2, 000 pairs of new shoes to kids in need. East Meets West Children's Foundation secured a donation…...
Poilievre says Ottawa must protect private property in wake of Cowichan Tribes ruling
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (574+ words) RICHMOND " Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says the federal government must do more to protect property rights after a landmark court decision on Aboriginal title in British Columbia last year. Poilievre was in Richmond, B. C. , on Thursday calling on the Liberal government…...