Vernon Mobile Home Park Power Shut-off Due to Safety Concerns

Power was disconnected at the Crown Villa Mobile Home Park in Vernon, British Columbia, on April 10, 2026, after the property owner failed to address severe electrical safety hazards. The enforcement action, carried out by Technical Safety BC, has left approximately 30 residents without electricity and access to well water.

The shutdown affected 11 mobile homes and one house. The disconnection follows years of warnings from Technical Safety BC, the provincial regulator responsible for overseeing high-risk technical safety systems, and equipment.

Carol Goldstone, the owner of the park who also resides on-site, stated that she was unable to afford the necessary repairs to the electrical system. Along with the loss of power, Goldstone has been issued a fine of $36,000 by the safety regulator.

Regulatory Timeline and Enforcement

Technical Safety BC first identified critical electrical hazards at the Crown Villa site in April 2021. For five years, the regulator issued multiple legal orders directing the owner to correct the hazards to prevent risks of electrical shock and fire.

On December 16, 2025, the regulator issued a comprehensive Safety Order. This legal mandate required all outstanding electrical issues to be corrected by April 10, 2026, explicitly stating that failure to comply would result in the disconnection of power to the site.

The Safety Order included specific milestones to ensure progress, including a requirement for the owner to hire a licensed electrical contractor and obtain the necessary permits by January 9, 2026.

This critical safety enforcement action comes as a direct result of ongoing and severe electrical hazards that the property owner has repeatedly failed to address, despite multiple warnings and legal orders. These hazards posed an immediate risk of electrical shock and fire, which could cause serious injury or death.

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Financial and Resident Impact

The electrical system was described by Technical Safety BC as creating a significant risk of fire or electrocution. Residents, some of whom have lived in the park for nearly four decades, now face indefinite power loss. Goldstone described the situation as sad and cruel.

The financial burden of the repairs and the subsequent $36,000 fine have left the owner unable to restore services. Because the park relies on electrical systems for its well water, residents have lost access to their primary water source alongside their electricity.

Technical Safety BC stated that the decision to disconnect power was not taken lightly but was necessary to protect the residents from the risks associated with the deteriorating electrical equipment.

Requirements for Power Restoration

Power will remain disconnected at the Crown Villa Mobile Home Park until all required electrical corrections are completed. The regulator has mandated that the property must meet safety standards to mitigate the risk of injury or death before service can be restored.

• Correction of all hazards identified since April 2021.
• Compliance with the comprehensive Safety Order issued on December 16, 2025.
• Verification of repairs by the safety regulator.