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B.C. punk rockers Dayglo Abortions making stop in Vernon
VERNON – Iconic Canadian punk rockers Dayglo Abortions are heading to Vernon. DGA, as they…
Cherryville artisan creates jewellery with loved one’s ashes
CHERRYVILLE – It may appear somewhat morbid to some, but artisan Helen Kovacs makes about…
Vernon councillors back 8.5 acre business park development
VERNON – A proposal to build an 8.5-acre business park on Silver Star Road came…
Vernon looks for help from neighbours in new fight with provincial government
VERNON – Local politicians are calling for support from nearby municipalities to claw back more…
Survey says what? Crime and security not the most pressing issue facing downtown Vernon businesses?
VERNON – The conversation surrounding Vernon's street entrenched population and its effect of downtown business…
Vernon’s Predator Ridge resort set to hold recruitment fair
VERNON – Predator Ridge is gearing up for the upcoming busy tourist season and is…
Vernon gymnastics club appeal to council for $75,000 grant
VERNON – North Valley Gymnastics Society is asking Vernon council for a $75,000 grant to…
Highway 97A closed north of Vernon following two-vehicle collision
VERNON – Highway 97A is closed between Vernon and Armstrong following a serious two-vehicle collision…
Former Vernon fire chief sues city for unfair dismissal
VERNON – Former fire chief Keith Green is suing the City of Vernon alleging he…
Vernon Special Olympics club allows athletes to focus on achievements
VERNON – Over 1,000 volunteers and 600 athletes are coming together this weekend to make…
Salmon Arm may be among first in B.C. to ban plastic bags
SALMON ARM – The City of Salmon Arm is aiming to be one of the…
Home Depot’s looking to hire more than 100 employees in Kamloops, Okanagan
The Home Depot is looking to fill more than 100 vacancies in its stores in…
Special Olympics B.C. Winter Games get underway this week in Vernon
VERNON – Hundreds of athletes are set to gather in Vernon this week for the…
Booming construction industry leaves contractors scrambling to find workers
OKANAGAN – Contractors in the Okanagan are having a tough time finding workers. With more…
Pilot project aims to eliminate starlings en masse in North Okanagan
VERNON – While giant murmurations of starlings majestically swooping through the air might look impressive…
Vernon poet’s ‘Homeless Memorial’ makes book award longlist
VERNON – A Vernon poet who published his first book last summer – after four…
Overtime cuts and better planning; Vernon fire department launches new project
VERNON – The Vernon fire department has launched a pilot project that aims to cut…
Vernon woman who set fire to cedar hedge pleads guilty
VERNON – A 28-year-old Vernon woman who set fire to a cedar hedge before being…
Vernon RCMP looking for suspect in ‘suspicious occurrence’ involving young girl
VERNON – Vernon RCMP are asking for the public's help after an 11-year-old girl was…
Authorities investigating after Cherryville lumber accident
CHERRYVILLE – WorkSafe B.C. is investigating after a 31-year-old male was injured in a workplace…
Vernon population growth slows, lags behind provincial average
VERNON – The growth of Vernon's population slowed in 2018 dropping below the provincial average…
Vernon council suspends fines for off-leash dog owners at Marshall Fields
VERNON – Dog owners in Vernon will not be ticketed for allowing their dogs off…
Vernon council approves daily needle clean-up program
Vernon – Vernon city council has endorsed a pilot program for the daily clean-up of…
Trial date set for Curtis Sagmoen on assault charges
VERNON – A trial date has been set for Curtis Wayne Sagmoen on assault charges.…