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City of Vernon issues tips to protect yourself from vehicle theft
October 25, 2016 - 10:53 AM

Vernon residents have noticed an increase of thefts from vehicles in residential areas in the past two months. RCMP files indicate that the majority of thefts from vehicles are due to vehicles being left unlocked. Primary targets of thieves are purses, wallets and electronic devices.
A Splash of Color makes camps possible for kids with disabilities
January 14, 2014 - 9:40 AM

KELOWNA - January 13, 2014 - Every summer over 260 kids with disabilities from the Okanagan Valley and surrounding areas attend Easter Seals Camp Winfield having a blast of a time! Now you can help a child by splashing out in colour on April 19, when the Easters Seals Splash of Color Family Fun Run presented by Century21 takes place in Kelowna and Vernon for the first time.
Teams taking up the challenge to get colour blasted in support of medical care in the Central Okanagan
September 11, 2013 - 11:56 AM

KELOWNA - More than 500 participants, which include 60 teams, are already registered for the inaugural Grant Thornton 5K Run in Colour happening on September 21st! " This truly is a community event and we've had very enthusiastic support from students at UBC Okanagan and Okanagan College as well as from families with young kids wanting to have a meaningful yet fun experience," said Doug Rankmore, CEO of Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) Foundation, organizers of the event.
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City of Vernon issues tips to protect yourself from vehicle theft