News Items tag as: Vernon Military Camp

iN PHOTOS: How a military camp helped grow Vernon into the city it is today
November 11, 2024 - 6:00 AM

Soldiers trained at the Vernon Military Camp, now a cadet camp, during both world wars and helped grow the city into what it is today.
Historical treasures unearthed during Vernon Military Camp renovations
December 30, 2016 - 1:00 PM

VERNON - After decades spent buried beneath buildings, a number of historical objects were uncovered during recent construction work at the Vernon Military Camp.
Historic Vernon Military Camp under renovation
December 23, 2016 - 10:30 AM

VERNON - The Vernon Military Camp is getting a facelift.
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iN DISCUSSION: Proposed law for spouse killers would be 'revolutionary'
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Support for B.C. wineries after devastating freeze extended another year
Wineries in B.C. are still recovering from the freeze in 2024 so the government is allowing them to use grapes from out of province for another year. The polar vortex in January 2024 severely damaged vines and while vineyards are replanting

Penticton 'potio' weed lounge going strong despite stifling regulations
A cozy, clean patio with picnic tables where Penticton’s potheads can gather outside a dispensary to get stoned is a surprisingly rare space. As of February 2024 cannabis shops in BC could have outdoor lounges for people to smoke, but

Kamloops lobby group says new housing rules lack rental protections
A Kamloops lobby group is calling on city hall to protect renters amid plans to densify urban neighbourhoods. New City of Kamloops plans "don't go far enough" to prioritize renters displaced by redevelopment, according to a Tr

iN PHOTOS: How a military camp helped grow Vernon into the city it is today