Obituary

Kind, funny, compassionate: Remembering former Vernon Morning Star editor Glenn Mitchell
There is a stereotype that newspaper editors are generally grouchy, argumentative, and difficult to deal…

Glenn Mitchell, former Vernon Morning Star editor, has died, brother says
Former long-time editor of the Vernon Morning Star Glenn Mitchell has died. Kevin Mitchell confirmed…

Couple killed in Penticton apartment fire identified
The people who were killed in the apartment fire last week in Penticton have been…

Standing up for what you believe in: Chris George 1963-2020
Chris George was known to those who loved him as a man with a huge…

Well known Penticton educator loses battle with cancer
PENTICTON – Posts on social media in tribute to former Okanagan-Skaha School Board trustee Bruce…

Patrick Lane, award-winning author who explored Okanagan Valley’s past with debut novel, dies at 79
Patrick Lane wore many hats in his life, but it was his mastery of the…

Well known Kamloops broadcaster Angelo Iacobucci dies suddenly
KAMLOOPS – Angelo Iacobucci, a senior reporter with RadioNL in Kamloops, has died. RadioNL news…

Friends and family shocked by suspicious death of Vernon man
VERNON – Family members have identified the victim of a suspicious death earlier this week…

Apex community saddened by death of co-owner
PENTICTON - One of the most popular and highly respected residents in the village at Apex Mountain Resort died this week. Resort co-owner Louise Burgart, 68, died of a suspected heart attack on Sunday, Jan. 25. When Burgart hadn't been seen for a few days an Apex staff member, sent to check on her, found...

Last of the founding Gorman Brothers dies
WEST KELOWNA – The co-founder of the Gorman Brothers lumber mill West Kelowna has died. Ross Gorman was 93. West Kelowna mayor Doug Findlater says he heard the news at the West Kelowna Warriors game Saturday night and was shocked. “Ross, in every sense of the word, was a gentleman. He was very, very kindly...