News Items tag as: Vernon robbery

Vernon RCMP investigating armed robbery at local business
January 23, 2018 - 12:13 PM

VERNON – Vernon RCMP are investigating an armed robbery at a local mattress store where an employee was bound at hands and feet.
Two robberies, one store: Vernon brother and sister robbed at knife point
November 30, 2017 - 6:30 PM

"PLEASE DON'T HURT ME"
Robbery at Vernon dispensary nothing unusual — for any business: Pot activist
January 06, 2016 - 9:00 PM

VERNON - Medical marijuana dispensaries in Vernon were warned about police raids, but an armed robbery got one of them first.
Vernon business frustrated as robbers walk free
September 30, 2015 - 6:30 PM

VERNON - A Vernon business owner is fed up after two robberies at their store in the last year, and no arrests.
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Vernon pub avoids fine after serving teen in sting operation
In a rare move, a Vernon pub that inadvertently served a minor an alcoholic drink has avoided being fined or shut down for a week after it proved it had done its due diligence not to serve teens. According to an Aug. 28 BC Liquor and Cannab

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BC movers to pay $65,000 after sexual harassment complaint
A BC moving company that failed to act after an employee complained they were being bullied and sexually harassed has been ordered to pay $65,000 in compensation. According to an Aug. 8 BC Human Rights Tribunal decision, Ontime Moving knew

Vernon RCMP investigating armed robbery at local business