News Items tag as: Neowise comet

iN PHOTOS: Comet Neowise captured by Thompson-Okanagan photographers
July 15, 2020 - 7:20 AM

Residents in the Okanagan able to wake up early enough have been rewarded with some great views of the comet Neowise, which can now be viewed in the early evening as well as during pre-dawn hours.
West Kelowna resident captures images of bright comet in early morning sky
July 11, 2020 - 2:25 PM

A West Kelowna resident was up early this morning to capture images of a comet overhead.
Have you ever seen a comet? Now's your chance
July 09, 2020 - 7:00 AM

There’s a celestial object catching the attention of stargazers looking into the early morning skies that could be visible to the naked eye this week.
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First stand-alone Taco Bell in BC opens in Vernon
Whether it’s for a quick lunch or a much needed late night burrito after an evening at the bar, folks in Vernon now have the option to visit Taco Bell. The city’s first Taco Bell, and one of the only ones in the B.C. Interior ha

Authorities suspect gang members involved in 7 killings at marijuana grow
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2024 worst year for Central Okanagan real estate sales in 12 years
Last year was the worst year for real estate sales in the Central Okanagan for more than a dozen years. While sales in December picked up considerably year-over-year, overall the region saw the lowest number of sales since 2012. Real

iN PHOTOS: Comet Neowise captured by Thompson-Okanagan photographers