Local News Vernon, Salmon Arm, Revelstoke and Areas

Boom times? The changing face of Vernon's main street
November 01, 2021 - 6:28 AM

Downtown Vernon is going through a revitalization. While 'for lease' signs still dot 30 Avenue, the city's main drag has had a spate of new businesses open their doors.
Falling jobless rate in Thompson-Okanagan not helping low wage earners
April 09, 2021 - 4:00 PM

Unemployment rates continue to fall across the country, including in the Thompson-Okanagan, but not everyone is benefitting.
Your Okanagan shopping guide to supporting local this Christmas
December 07, 2020 - 6:00 AM

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected everyone in one way or another, and many local businesses have been struggling to stay afloat.
TRU grads open authentic Indian grocery store in Kamloops
November 30, 2020 - 6:31 AM
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A pair of TRU grads are set to open their new specialty Indian grocery store in Kamloops today.
How you can help a family this Christmas in Kamloops, Okanagan
November 14, 2020 - 6:00 PM

All Lorri Chamberlain wants for Christmas is community support as a single mother caring for her 10-year-old son and one-year-old grandson.
UPDATED: Looking for a mask in the Interior? We've got you covered
May 23, 2020 - 7:00 AM

If you're looking to buy a mask, there are two things you need to know: where to get them, and how to use them effectively.
Volunteers continue to challenge City of Kelowna in donating to homeless
December 09, 2019 - 7:22 PM

A group calling itself “The Real Deal” is asking for donations for the homeless living in the Recreation Avenue tent site in direct contradiction to what the City of Kelowna is asking caring citizens to do.
No more retail road trips — Aritzia has moved into Kelowna
October 10, 2019 - 4:35 PM

Aritzia’s Orchard Park mall location is now officially open, having moved in to the space across from Sephora.
How Vernon women are lifting the spirits of those less fortunate one friendly gesture at a time
October 30, 2017 - 6:30 PM

VERNON - “You’re looking fabulous in the sparkly one,” Jacquie Gebhardt says, smiling at the woman trying on the scarf. “But the cowl will keep you warm.”
A new chapter begins for Vernon's infamous Green Valley Motel
October 17, 2017 - 9:00 PM

VERNON - It’s out with the old, in with the new at a prominent Vernon motel.
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POLL: What goes on top of your Christmas tree?
If you've ever put up Christmas decorations, you probably had this debate. Perhaps more than once. What goes on top of your Christmas tree? For most folks, it's likely one of two things: A star or an angel and half those peopl

Four Okanagan eateries make it on top 100 places to eat in Canada
Four eateries in the Okanagan have made it into the top 100 restaurants in Canada for 2021 in a list compiled by OpenTable. The online restaurant reservation site compiled an extensive list of the year’s most highly rated dining spots

Provincial pot police dish out huge fines to illegal cannabis stores
The provincial government has collected almost $1.3 million in penalties from illegal pot shops after dishing out fines often in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. The provincially run cannabis enforcement agency, the Community Safety Un

Why a B.C. Airbnb host's generosity backfired
A B.C. Airbnb host who thought he was being generous by offering a couple whose booking was affected by COVID a $1,000 refund, has found himself on the hook for the full $2,700. In a bitter twist, the Civil Resolution Tribunal ruled Airbnb

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