News Items tag as: Vernon Athletes

Vernon's Shanda Hill on last leg of Triple Deca Ultra Triathlon in Italy
September 24, 2024 - 6:00 PM

Vernon’s Shanda Hill has been progressing through a Triple Deca Ultra Triathlon in Italy for just over three weeks and is currently in first place among the women, and fifth place overall.
Vernon's Shanda Hill takes on the Triple Deca Ultra Triathlon in Italy
August 19, 2024 - 6:00 PM

World renowned ultra endurance athlete Shanda Hill from Vernon is set to travel to Italy and take part in her first Triple Deca Ultra Triathlon.
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's Kevin Hill takes home gold
January 23, 2015 - 3:29 PM

VERNON - Vernon is applauding the success of one of its own today with the news of local snowboarder Kevin Hill winning gold at the Winter X games in Aspen, Colorado.
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iN DISCUSSION: Hot takes on cold facts
This is where cold facts yield to the hottest of takes. Here you'll find reader responses to stories and newsletter editorials, or letters to the editor for the week of May 5. They may have been edited slightly for readability. The

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 Shanda Hill on last leg of Triple Deca Ultra Triathlon in Italy