News Items tag as: VNNOV2018

Vernon holiday lights 2018
December 02, 2018 - 5:30 PM

VERNON - With help from readers like you, we are once again going to create a snazy map of this season's holiday lights in Vernon.
Warmer November wasn't any drier than usual in southern Interior, but mostly free of snow
November 30, 2018 - 4:30 PM

If it felt like winter was missing from the month of November, at least in terms of snowfall, you’re right.
Police chase on Highway 97 in Okanagan ends in arrest
November 30, 2018 - 4:07 PM

VERNON - Police arrested a prolific offender early this morning after he unsuccessfully tried to flee from them on Highway 97 in the Okanagan.
Vernon 2019 provisional budget slightly bigger than 2018
November 30, 2018 - 1:30 PM

VERNON - Vernon city councillors have passed the 2019 provisional budget, which is a shade bigger than its 2018 predecessor.
North Okanagan funeral home used for film shoot
November 30, 2018 - 12:04 PM

VERNON - A film crew shot footage at a Vernon funeral home earlier this week for an upcoming movie.
Vernon firefighter caught engaging in sexual activity in chief's office
November 30, 2018 - 9:53 AM

VERNON - Surveillance video of a Vernon firefighter engaging in sexual activity with another employee of the fire service — in their fire chief's office — led to their dismissal earlier this year.
Okanagan skies clearing, temperatures falling with December's approach
November 29, 2018 - 11:00 AM

KELOWNA - The month of November will end cloudy and wet in the Okanagan, as December starts in contrast with more seasonal temperatures and clearing skies.
Private security is adding to the cost of doing business in Vernon
November 28, 2018 - 11:02 AM

VERNON - Ed Kendall had hoped to retire with his business on 33 Street in Vernon. The manager and co-owner of Enlighten Hair and Tanning Salon said the business had occupied the same spot for years. But he claims that due to high levels of crime and transients in his neighbourhood affecting customer turnout, he had to move his business to 35 Street last September.
Canada Winter Games torch making stop in Vernon
November 28, 2018 - 10:14 AM

VERNON - A special torch is headed Vernon's way next week.
North Okanagan RCMP prepping for holiday season CounterAttack program
November 27, 2018 - 4:09 PM

VERNON - Police are prepping for another holiday season, which means being on the lookout for impaired drivers throughout December and into the New Year.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are emailed reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the first week of May 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jones at mjone

From frost to drought: Strong start to Okanagan asparagus season despite challenges
It’s finally asparagus season at a North Okanagan farm after cooler spring weather pushed back the predicted start date, and all hands are on deck picking the crunchy green spears. For the past few weeks, overnight sub-zero temperatur

Thailand's prime minister wants to outlaw cannabis, 2 years after it was decriminalized
BANGKOK (AP) — The prime minister of Thailand, the first country in Asia to legalize cannabis two years ago, said Wednesday that he wants to outlaw the drug again amid concerns that the lack of regulation had made it available to children a

Ritz-Carlton looking to build luxury homes at Vernon’s Predator Ridge resort
Vernon’s Predator Ridge resort community is not only looking to build a gondola, the global luxury brand Ritz-Carlton is set to build vacation homes. Wesbild Holdings, the company that owns Predator Ridge, announced today, May 9, the

News Items tag as: VNNOV2018

Vernon holiday lights 2018

Warmer November wasn't any drier than usual in southern Interior, but mostly free of snow

Police chase on Highway 97 in Okanagan ends in arrest

Vernon 2019 provisional budget slightly bigger than 2018

North Okanagan funeral home used for film shoot

Vernon firefighter caught engaging in sexual activity in chief's office

Okanagan skies clearing, temperatures falling with December's approach

Private security is adding to the cost of doing business in Vernon

Canada Winter Games torch making stop in Vernon

North Okanagan RCMP prepping for holiday season CounterAttack program

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