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Vernon project raising Christmas spirit for seniors on the poverty line
December 25, 2016 - 8:00 PM

VERNON - Grace, 87, is barely making ends meet and would love a gift card for groceries so she can buy a couple extras this Christmas. Cowboy George, 63, would like a pair of cowboy boots, size 13, so he can get back in the saddle. Roswita, 74, is asking for an affordable place to rent, preferably with a bathtub and a wood stove to help with her arthritis.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are a collection of reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the third week of November 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jo

West Kelowna farm selling thousands of apples after fruit packers closure
Paynter’s farm is staying open later into the season to help move thousands of pounds of apples from local farmers after the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative shut down earlier this year. Jennay Oliver, Paynter’s farm owner and operato

Kentucky to help connect patients with medical providers as part of its medical cannabis program
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky will offer an online directory to help connect patients with medical providers as it prepares for the start of its medical cannabis program in 2025, Gov. Andy Beshear said Thursday. So far, 154 doctors a

Survey finds huge majority of British Columbians say homeownership now a luxury
A survey from Habitat for Humanity Canada shows 87 per cent of British Columbians view homeownership as a luxury. The online survey conducted by Leger for the non-profit asked 1,500 Canadians a range of questions about the housing cri

Vernon project raising Christmas spirit for seniors on the poverty line