Vernon

Number of City of Vernon staff making $100,000 doubled in 5 years
More than 100 employees working at the City of Vernon made salaries of more than…

A look back at the glory days of celery production in the Okanagan
Celery isn’t grown commercially locally these days, but once upon a time there were acres…

Okanagan MLA calls school board’s support for Indigenous sovereignty ‘propaganda’
After taking heat from her former party, the Penticton Indian Band, some of her own…

iN NUMBERS: Tourism in Kamloops, Okanagan heading into summer
Maybe you’re thinking about a trip to Kamloops or the Okanagan this summer, or maybe…

‘Very good year’: Bumper crop of morel mushrooms in Thompson-Okanagan
Foragers are having fun picking morel mushrooms in the Thompson-Okanagan region this spring as there…

iN PHOTOS: Kamloops sports photographer overcomes industry challenges
Andrea Heath is an energetic action sports photographer in Kamloops who isn’t afraid to get…

At commemoration of Dayton Peace Accords, NATO leader urges military spending to counter Russia
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Representatives from NATO-aligned nations concluded a gathering in Dayton, Ohio, Monday…

THOMPSON: When the death of a friend stops you in your tracks
OPINION A friend of mine for 46 years died last week. He did not tell…

Leading Edge Glass is Making Clear Vision Easier Than EverBusiness Spotlight
If you are noticing chips, cracks, or other damage in your windscreen, it’s time for…

TRENDING NOW: Cat burglar can’t control his impulses
This woman’s cat is a total kleptomaniac. Monkey, the cat’s name, simply can’t stop stealing…

This American snitch line reports Canadians providing gender-affirming care
The U.S. government is collecting data on health-care workers providing gender-affirming care in Canada. In…

iN VIDEO: Coyote pups yip and yowl in Summerland
South Okanagan wildlife photographer Jodi Forster was on one of her usual hikes along the…

Former BC realtor who misrepresented sale ordered to pay back $300K deposit
A former BC realtor has been ordered to give back a $300,000 deposit after the…

BC lawyer who inadvertently double-dipped for decades reprimanded
A distinguished BC Crown prosecutor who likely billed for millions of dollars of wages he…

North Thompson woman refused home insurance over cannabis plants loses human rights case
A North Thompson woman has lost a legal battle against more than a dozen insurance companies…