News Items tag as: Christmas 2017

A trip back in time to Christmas in Vernon 125 years ago
December 25, 2021 - 4:30 PM

VERNON - During the Christmas of 1892, Mr. Postill returned from the coast for Christmas, Miss Carmichael went to Victoria, and Fred Blane was taken off to jail.
The connection between Kamloops and the Grinch
December 25, 2021 - 3:30 PM

KAMLOOPS - When we think of Christmas classics, How The Grinch Stole Christmas always comes to mind, but what you may not know is the cartoon's connection to Kamloops.
White Christmas expected for Okanagan
December 21, 2017 - 11:49 AM

OKANAGAN - With freezing temperatures, and some snowfall predicted before the big day, it should be a white Christmas across the Okanagan.
No fresh snow on Christmas Day in Kamloops but it should still be white
December 21, 2017 - 10:30 AM

KAMLOOPS - It looks like it will be a white Christmas in Kamloops.
Dreaming of a white Christmas in the Thompson Okanagan?
December 13, 2017 - 11:29 AM

Many people woke to a light dusting of snow today, Dec. 13, but what we really want to know is if the snow is going to last.
Kamloops don't take the Christmas BAIT
December 07, 2017 - 4:30 PM

KAMLOOPS - It’s Christmas in Kamloops but you aren’t the only one putting up decorations — the Kamloops RCMP are setting up the holiday displays too.
A weekend full of Christmas events in Kamloops
December 01, 2017 - 4:00 PM

KAMLOOPS - There is a weekend full of Christmas activities planned for Kamloops.
Temporary indoor skating rink, Christmas market coming to 16th floor of Kelowna's Landmark 6
November 07, 2017 - 1:01 PM

KELOWNA – The top floor of one of Kelowna’s tallest buildings will transform into a Christmas wonderland later this month, complete with an indoor skating rink and a Christmas market.
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Why it's so hard to find locally grown celery in Okanagan, Kamloops
Celery is crunchy, delicious and a main staple in kitchens all over the world, but it’s particularly difficult for Thompson-Okanagan residents to source locally. In response to President Donald Trump’s trade tariff threats, Vern

Pennsylvania House advances bill legalizing recreational marijuana
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Property management company fined twice for ignoring asbestos issue at same Vernon building
A BC property management company, fined $9,000 for failing to deal with asbestos dust when it ripped up vinyl flooring at a Vernon property, has been stung with a further $18,000 fine when inspectors following up found it still flouting the rules

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