News Items tag as: Vernon Fire Rescue 2024

Fire destroys long-time Vernon business; cause is suspicious
September 04, 2024 - 1:47 PM

The cause of an early morning blaze at a Vernon vehicle graphic and protection business is considered suspicious.
Portable toilet fire in Vernon area spread to hedge, threatened homes
July 23, 2024 - 12:12 PM

Someone lit a portable toilet on fire in the Vernon area early this morning and the flames spread to a nearby hedge.
Individuals ignore open fire ban and launch fireworks in Vernon
July 10, 2024 - 4:31 PM

Someone set off fireworks in Vernon yesterday in the middle of an open fire ban.
Body found in Lumby home destroyed by fire
June 04, 2024 - 10:21 AM

A body has been found at a house in Lumby destroyed by fire.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
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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

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

Fire destroys long-time Vernon business; cause is suspicious