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Vernon competing for immigrants as local labour shortage challenges employers
VERNON – Vernon is trying to be competitive when it comes to attracting new residents…
Scammer targets Kamloops immigrants
KAMLOOPS – RCMP are warning locals about a scammer looking to take advantage of recent…
Vernon immigrants earn top scores in citizenship challenge
VERNON – A group of immigrants in Vernon scored some of the highest marks in…
Scammers targeting immigrants for iTunes cards
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Immigrants to Canada are the newest target for scammers. Imitation Immigration Officers are…
Vernon voters welcome cultural diversity to city hall
"THIS IS AN ACCOMPLISHMENT AND A FEAT" VERNON - Vernon’s rich cultural diversity is being reflected and celebrated on the community’s new city council. In the 2014 civic election, voters elected Akbal Mund for mayor and Dalvir Nahal for city councillor, making them the first individuals of South Asian heritage to sit on Vernon city council....