News Items tag as: Supt. Shawna Baher

Vernon's top cop reviewing slow response to call about knife-wielding man at seniors' home
August 20, 2019 - 4:00 PM

VERNON - The North Okanagan's top cop says she is looking into the concerns raised by a Vernon seniors' home which says it waited too long for police to arrive while a man brandishing a knife tried to break-in.
Vernon’s top cop recognized for leadership on opioid crisis
November 26, 2018 - 3:30 PM

VERNON – Before Supt. Shawna Baher was appointed commander of the Vernon-North Okanagan RCMP detachment she worked in Surrey, one of the many communities in B.C. hit hard by the fentanyl crisis.
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Iconic Penticton Peach concession stand back in local hands
After a few years with an out-of-town operator, The Peach concession stand in Penticton has a local one. Ice cream and sweets shop Tickleberry’s is going to be operating the stand this summer as well as the Skaha Main concession stand

Cayman Islands votes for Parliament seats and holds a referendum on possessing marijuana
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The Cayman Islands are holding general elections on Wednesday, with voters choosing candidates from a record three parties vying for seats in Parliament. Two parties were created ahead of the elections: th

New short-term rental bylaw means some in Kamloops may not be available
New licensing rules are putting pressure on Kamloops homeowners hosting short-term rentals, and some may not be allowed any longer. A new bylaw will require hosts get business licenses, bringing Kamloops in line with similar restrictions ac

Vernon's top cop reviewing slow response to call about knife-wielding man at seniors' home