News Items tag as: Shanda Hill

Battling rain, pain and loneliness, Vernon's Shanda Hill on track to finish epic ultra triathlon
October 10, 2024 - 7:00 AM

Vernon’s Shanda Hill is battling physical injuries and pain, loneliness, sleep deprivation and pouring rain as she nears the end of a Triple Deca Ultra Triathlon, but despite the pain, she's determined to cross the finish line.
iN VIDEO: Vernon father and daughter create funky ice sculptures on Duck Lake
February 23, 2020 - 11:15 AM

Vernon locals Shanda Hill and her father had fun making ice creations on Duck Lake.
'Something bigger than me': Shanda Hill first Canadian to finish Double Deca
November 01, 2019 - 2:52 PM

For Shanda Hill, it was four weeks of trials and tribulations, successes and hardships.
Vernon athlete Shanda Hill closes in on completing Double Deca
October 30, 2019 - 10:12 AM

Vernon powerhouse athlete Shanda Hill is getting closer to becoming the first Canadian to complete a Double Deca — a race that's the equivalent of 20 Ironmans in a row.
VIDEO: North Okanagan woman's horse loves the piano
August 03, 2018 - 9:00 PM

VERNON - Why did Vernon resident Shanda Hill start playing the piano for her horse? It’s a funny story.
Wrestling and rescuing alligators just one more challenge this Vernon woman couldn't resist
January 23, 2017 - 6:30 PM

VERNON - Shanda Hill never turns down a chance to try something new — even when it means potentially finding herself in the jaws of a wild animal.
Vernon athlete finishes fifth overall in 'one of the toughest' races in the world
October 17, 2016 - 9:00 PM

VERNON - Shanda Hill can add another accolade to her trophy case after crossing the finish line in Virginia at the U.S.A Ultra Triathlon Quintuple Anvil race.
Vernon woman takes the lead in gruelling race the length of five Ironmans
October 13, 2016 - 11:30 AM

"SHE'S STRONGER THAN MOST WOMEN AND SHE'S STRONGER THAN MOST MEN"
Vernon woman participating in race the equivalent of five Ironmans
September 20, 2016 - 9:00 PM

“I’M LOOKING FORWARD TO IT LIKE YOU WOULDN’T BELIEVE”
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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

Penticton 'potio' smoking lounge blazing a trail for cannabis tourism
A dispensary in Penticton made its patio into a pot smoking lounge, and its success could turn a new leaf for the cannabis industry in the Okanagan. Back in February the BC government permitted smoking pot anywhere you’re allowed to s

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

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