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Vernon chiropractor guilty of sexually assaulting patient
July 09, 2025 - 4:50 PM

Vernon chiropractor Dr. Murray Kievit has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a client while treating her during an appointment in 2021.
Kamloops teen three inches taller following risky spinal surgery for scoliosis
December 16, 2023 - 3:30 PM
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A Kamloops teenager is all smiles and literally stands three inches taller after undergoing an intensive spine straightening surgery at BC Children’s Hospital in November.
Vernon chiropractor charged with sexual assault loses licence
July 31, 2023 - 3:30 PM

A Vernon chiropractor currently awaiting trial on two charges of sexual assault has had his licence revoked by the regulator.
Vernon chiropractor charged with sex assault had practice restrictions a year ago
January 22, 2023 - 7:30 AM

The B.C. College of Chiropractors put restrictions on a Vernon chiropractor recently charged with sexual assault one year ago, although it appears it didn't bother to tell the public.
Sexual assault against autistic step daughter nets Merritt man 30 months jail
January 20, 2023 - 6:00 PM

A Merritt man left his step daughter scarred after he sexually assaulted the eight-year-old in the family home.
Rideshare company to launch in Vernon next week
January 20, 2023 - 3:30 PM

Four months after it began advertising for drivers the rideshare operator Uride is launching in Vernon.
Vernon chiropractor was tried, acquitted of sexual assault 25 years ago
January 20, 2023 - 7:30 AM

Sarah remembers the exact outfit she was wearing down to the colour of her underwear when she went for her last appointment with Vernon chiropractor Dr. Murray Kievit.
Okanagan man involved in bizarre sexual assault case, now charged with voyeurism
January 18, 2023 - 6:00 PM

An Okanagan man who in 2018 was acquitted in a bizarre case where he broke into a Kelowna townhouse and climbed into bed with two women, has now been charged with voyeurism.
Vernon chiropractor charged with sexual assault
January 18, 2023 - 7:30 AM

A Vernon chiropractor has been charged with sexual assault.
Kamloops mom on disability barely staving off homelessness
September 27, 2022 - 7:00 AM
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A Kamloops resident on disability with terminal cancer is one paycheque away from being homeless, along with her two teenagers.
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New $1.2M renovation lets beverage makers experiment in Penticton
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Rent slowly getting cheaper in Kelowna as condo stock increases
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