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Sicamous to Armstrong rail trail could open by 2022
NORTH OKANAGAN – The proposed Sicamous to Armstrong rail trail took a step closer to…
Seven years and counting: The invisible effects of a concussion
VERNON – When Steve Gosselin got whipped in the back of the head by a…
Lady barristers? Minister orders signs changed at Vernon courthouse
VERNON – Signage at Vernon's courthouse is set to move in the 21st century following…
All parents of students in school district 22 will pay at least $25 for buses
VERNON – Vernon parents will be charged $25 for each child that takes the school…
Vernon radiothon raises much needed money for newborns and their moms
VERNON – The 16th annual Have a Heart Radiothon raised $57,060 for the Vernon Jubilee…
Five things to do in Vernon this weekend
VERNON – Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are a few ideas. Get fit…
Meet your neighbours: Vernon’s Upper Room Mission opens a window to clients, staff
VERNON – With stunning portraits and powerful prose, Faces of the Upper Room Mission is…
Evicting the Three Bears: Okanagan ‘enchanted forest’ trail has an uncertain future
SOMEWHERE NEAR LUMBY – Several kilometres past Mabel Lake Provincial Park, down a pot-holed dirt…
Rock for Care: 12 bands in 12 hours fundraiser is back
VERNON – If you're ever left wanting more after your favourite band leaves the stage,…
Vernon man arrested after driving stolen truck through Ellison park
VERNON – A Vernon man was tracked by a police air unit and arrested after…
New tenants for Vernon’s old Liquidation World building
VERNON – The old Liquidation World building in downtown Vernon has two confirmed tenants, a…
No U-turn: Vernon’s 7% tax hike to stay
VERNON – Even though Vernon council decided to re-debate a proposed seven per cent tax…
Okanagan Rail Trail might also extend to Predator Ridge
VERNON – A proposal is in the works to connect the trails at Predator Ridge…
Shhhh… Downtown Vernon may appear on some Netflix show
VERNON – Downtown Vernon could soon be hitting the small screen and appearing on a…
Why are you working today when others aren’t?
Chances are you're at work today. And you're probably also wondering why so many friends,…
Vernon to reconsider residential tax hike
VERNON – It appears a proposed residential tax hike didn't sit too well with residents,…
Kal Rotary celebrate three years of their Starfish Pack program
VERNON – The Kalamalka Rotary club is celebrating the third year of its Starfish Pack…
Vernon eyes restrictions on number of cannabis stores
VERNON – Vernon council is looking to impose restrictions on the number of pot shops…
Judge orders province, Sicamous to pay for negligence in 2012 floods
SICAMOUS – Taxpayers will have to foot the majority of a $2.3 million award after…
City cancels prescribed burn in Foothills area
VERNON – A prescribed burn on City of Vernon land in the Foothills area has…
A quick guide to North Okanagan Easter egg hunts
VERNON – If your little ones are still hungry and ready to hunt for more…
Vernon to spend $275K on two public washrooms downtown
VERNON – Vernon is looking to spend $275,000 on two downtown public toilets. The plan…
Okanagan Collaboration Challenge: musical teamwork required
VERNON – Steve Gosselin is holding a musical challenge where everyone is a winner. Gosselin…
Donations pour in for widow of Salmon Arm shooting victim
SALMON ARM – The man charged with the shooting of 78-year-old Gordon Parmenter was once…