Historic O'Keefe Ranch Faces Uncertain Future as Lease Nears End

The Historic O'Keefe Ranch near Vernon, BC, has faced some tough years, with financial strains and maintenance challenges testing its resilience as a heritage attraction.

Vernon News Desk

23 hours ago

The RTB decision notes that the owner may propose an alternative agreement to potentially reduce the penalty in connection with compliance actions.

Vernon Mobile Home Park Faces Approaching Deadlines for Penalty and Repairs

The property owner was ordered to pay a total administrative monetary penalty of $55,000

Vernon News Desk

2 days ago

UPDATE: Multiple Crashes Highway 97 Vernon

Five fresh crashes were observed within the one-kilometre section of highway, along with the trailer and snowmobile. The previously attended vehicle was not included in that total.

Vernon News Desk

2 days ago

Grass Fire Today in Vernon

Firefighters worked to keep the blaze from reaching a small barn on the property and were able to stop its advance.

Vernon News Desk

Mar 11 min read

Police vehicle rammed by stolen truck in Salmon Arm

A family member followed the stolen truck eastbound on Blind Bay Road

Vernon News Desk

Mar 11 min read

Avalanche Work Closes Rogers Pass

March 1 2026 - T he Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 1) in British Columbia was closed today, March 1, 2026, for planned avalanche control work. A roughly 22-kilometre section, between the east boundary of Mount Revelstoke National Park and Hemlock Grove Boardwalk in Glacier National Park, was shut down from about 1 a.m. to 1 p.m. PST. Parks Canada and the B.C. The closure is routine in winter for one of North America's most avalanche-prone highways No detours available This kin

Vernon News Desk

Mar 12 min read