News Items tag as: Armstrong news

Fired North Okanagan seniors home manager wins first round of human rights case
May 15, 2023 - 7:30 AM

A North Okanagan seniors complex that fired its manager while she was on medical leave has lost the first round of a BC Human Rights Tribunal.
SIGN OF THE TIMES: Armstrong arena has an electric Zamboni
April 21, 2023 - 4:33 PM
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An electric Zamboni will be flooding the ice at the NorVal Arena in Armstrong from now on.
Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail gets $500,000 boost
March 06, 2023 - 4:30 PM

A $500,000 boost from the province will help fund rail trail construction in the North Okanagan this spring.
Good and bad news for Tolko workers in Armstrong
January 23, 2023 - 2:57 PM

The temporary shutdown of Tolko’s lumber mill in Armstrong has been extended until the end of February, at least.
North Okanagan RCMP officer broke rules in car chase that injured two
January 23, 2023 - 11:46 AM

A North Okanagan police officer who was clocked doing 171 km/h chasing after an erratic driver on Highway 97A near Armstrong failed to adhere to RCMP policy but won't face criminal charges, according to B.C.'s police watchdog.
Fire shuts down Tolko's Armstrong mill
December 28, 2022 - 12:03 PM

An electrical fire knocked the power out to the Tolko Industries sawmill in Armstrong after the site's electricity substation went up in flames early this morning.
North Okanagan man whose dog overdosed on Ivermectin won't get animal back
December 14, 2022 - 6:00 AM

A North Okanagan dog owner who refused medical care for his dying dog has lost an appeal after the dog was seized by the B.C. SPCA.
iN VIDEO: Armstrong Demolition Derby returning after 2-year hiatus
October 08, 2022 - 1:05 PM
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Those who love to see cars smash into one another will be happy to see the return of the Armstrong Demolition Derby this weekend.
North Okanagan nurse suspended for faking colleagues' signatures
August 26, 2022 - 12:18 PM

A North Okanagan nurse that signed out medication but didn't give it to patients has been suspended for three months.
UPDATE: Wildfire east of Highway 97A under control
July 31, 2022 - 1:09 PM

A wildfire east of Highway 97A yesterday afternoon is now under control.
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News Items tag as: Armstrong news

Fired North Okanagan seniors home manager wins first round of human rights case

SIGN OF THE TIMES: Armstrong arena has an electric Zamboni

Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail gets $500,000 boost

Good and bad news for Tolko workers in Armstrong

North Okanagan RCMP officer broke rules in car chase that injured two

Fire shuts down Tolko's Armstrong mill

North Okanagan man whose dog overdosed on Ivermectin won't get animal back

iN VIDEO: Armstrong Demolition Derby returning after 2-year hiatus

North Okanagan nurse suspended for faking colleagues' signatures

UPDATE: Wildfire east of Highway 97A under control

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