News Items tag as: Vernon court 2021

Vernon man caught luring 14-year-old boy in vigilante sting waiting to see if he'll do jail time
November 13, 2021 - 2:27 PM

A 44-year-old Vernon man caught trying to lure a 14-year-old boy in a sting operation by an online vigilante group will have to wait until next year to find out whether he'll do any jail time.
Vernon case is the next evolution of the opioid crisis — homemade fentanyl
September 10, 2021 - 7:30 AM

A Vernon man sentenced last week to 10 years in prison, represents a new stage in the opioid crisis — the domestic synthesis of the deadly drug fentanyl.
Curtis Sagmoen gets Vernon trial date for assaulting a cop
June 16, 2021 - 3:38 PM

The trial for a North Okanagan man charged with assaulting a police officer has been scheduled for next year.
UPDATE: 10 years in prison for Vernon woman involved in 'brutal killing'
March 19, 2021 - 4:57 PM

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B.C. man who shot at Vernon RCMP officers pleads guilty to lesser charge
January 18, 2021 - 11:33 AM

A B.C. man who was charged with attempted murder for shooting at three Vernon RCMP officers outside of Falkland has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge.
Vernon woman suing for injuries caused during RCMP sting operation
January 07, 2021 - 6:30 AM

A Vernon woman with a lengthy criminal record is suing the province claiming she was injured when two police vehicles purposely crashed into a car she was a passenger in during an RCMP sting operation in Sicamous.
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JONESIE: When 'journalists' help themselves, they don't help anyone
OPINION Gaze with me for a moment at the soft navel of the dwindling news and media business of Kamloops and the Okanagan. Kelowna Now had a good get this week. At least until they did Kelowna Now things with it. They got t

Fun festivals for foodies in Okanagan, Kamloops
Foodies in Kamloops and the Okanagan might want to mark their calendars for some unique upcoming festivals in the region celebrating pickles, garlic, tomatoes and hot peppers. The inaugural Farmstrong Cider Pickle Festival in Armstrong ki

Summerland looks at potential for cannabis use at public events
Summerland Mayor Doug Holmes drew a few laughs at a recent council meeting when he quipped that allowing cannabis consumption at the annual Christmas Light Up celebration would give a whole new meaning to “light up.” His remark

Kelowna year ahead of province's push for more homes to be built
A year into the province’s push to get cities to build more homes, Kelowna is already a year ahead. The City of Kelowna’s housing target report said there were 3,467 new homes built in the city since June 2024. The target set ou

Vernon man caught luring 14-year-old boy in vigilante sting waiting to see if he'll do jail time