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Kamloops offering free transit for three upcoming events
KAMLOOPS — The City of Kamloops has announced it will be offering free transit for…
The pesky problem a Vernon politician says is causing bed bugs to spread like wildfire
VERNON - A Vernon councillor is shocked at how common bed bugs are in the city, and he has at least one idea of how they’re spreading. Coun. Brian Quiring spoke up about the matter at a council meeting Tuesday, Oct. 13, after being contacted by a concerned resident. “I’m shocked actually by how big...
The cost of free parking in Vernon
VERNON - Easing up on paid parking downtown Vernon is leaving the city with a gap in revenue. In the past year, city council approved a number of initiatives aimed at making the downtown area more customer friendly, and while it’s too early to see if they’re working, the changes are already revealing financial side-effects....
Free-to-play pianos now at five locations around Kelowna
KELOWNA – An idea that started as a simple Facebook post one year ago is now a reality for tourists and residents alike to enjoy. Last spring Festivals Kelowna posted to their Facebook page a video called The People’s Piano from South London. It shows a man playing a piano that the local government set...
‘Free until three’ promotion aimed at bringing people downtown Vernon
VERNON - A new promotion allowing people to park free from noon until 3 p.m. on Fridays this summer is geared at creating a more inviting atmosphere downtown. The free parking will be offered in the lead-up to the Avenue Market, which runs on Fridays from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Main Street (30...
Free flu clinic postponed due to high demand
VERNON - Don't roll up your sleeve just yet — a public flu clinic in Vernon has been rescheduled because demand is exceeding supply. Public flu clinics at the Schubert Centre, 3505 30 Ave. for Dec. 4 and Jan. 8 will instead take place Jan. 15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. according to a...
Free flu clinic postponed due to high demand
SUMMERLAND - Don't roll up your sleeve just yet — a public flu clinic in Summerland will be rescheduled because demand is exceeding supply. Public flu clinics at St. John's Lutheran Church Dec. 4 has been postponed, but a new date and location will not be chosen until additional vaccine is ordered, according to a...
Free downtown dental clinic cuts ribbon on expanded facility
KELOWNA – When Marie Bergman’s broken tooth became infected, she knew her options were limited. Homeless and living on the streets of Victoria, she sought help from a local not-for-profit dental clinic but was told she would have to wait at least four years. “They didn’t want to touch it,” Bergman says. “My health was...