News Items tag as: Ghost story

Iconic Halloween ghost tours in Vernon are back with spooky stories for all ages
October 19, 2023 - 3:30 PM

History buffs, paranormal explorers and anyone who loves scary stories might want to take advantage of two ghostly offerings in Vernon this year, before its too late.
The ghost of former premier W.A.C. Bennett may be haunting his old Kelowna home
October 02, 2021 - 12:00 PM

The grandson of former premier W.A.C. Bennett believes his spirit may still be found in his former Kelowna home.
Ghostwriting about Kootenay ghosts an eye-opener for Kelowna’s Charlie Hodge
May 28, 2021 - 6:30 AM

After being a journalist for more than 30 years and a Kelowna city councillor for more than a dozen, the last thing Charlie Hodge ever expected to be doing was write a semi-fictional ghost story.
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La Terrazza owner charged with defrauding Penticton winery
The business partner of a Penticton winery has been charged with defrauding the business. Restaurateur and business partner Giulio Miceli is scheduled to appear in a Penticton courthouse, Aug. 13, facing a single charge of defrauding the Pl

In Kenya's capital, a new Rastafari temple shows the movement's endurance
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — At a recent opening of the newest Rastafari place of worship just outside Kenya’s capital, some of the faithful gathered to sing rhythmic songs, read Scripture and exchange teachings on the appropriate way to liv

More people left Thompson-Okanagan to other provinces in 2024 than arrived
The Thompson-Okanagan region had its slowest year of population growth in more than a decade last year. According to a report released by the Chartered Professional Accountants of BC, between July 1, 2023 and July 1, 2024, more than 9,200 p

Iconic Halloween ghost tours in Vernon are back with spooky stories for all ages