News Items tag as: Vernon Search and Rescue 2018

Funding approved for new Vernon Search and Rescue facility
October 19, 2018 - 2:46 PM

VERNON - Both the community and the Regional District of North Okanagan approved funding for a new Vernon Search and Rescue Facility this week.
Search and rescue save a man at Fintry Falls
August 06, 2018 - 8:44 AM

VERNON - Search and Rescue were called out Sunday afternoon to help rescue a man who had fallen at Fintry Falls provincial park.
Body of Enderby woman found in Shuswap River
March 29, 2018 - 2:07 PM

ENDERBY - A woman's body was recovered from the Shuswap River yesterday afternoon.
Lost snowmobiler found after surviving a cold night in the North Okanagan
January 23, 2018 - 9:33 AM

NORTH OKANAGAN - A missing snowmobiler was found in a mountain range south east of Enderby Sunday night after spending a cold night alone.
Two young boys found suffering from hypothermia after getting lost in the woods
January 02, 2018 - 6:47 AM

VERNON - Two young boys who got lost in the woods on New Year’s Eve are safe and sound thanks to Vernon Search and Rescue.
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La Terrazza owner charged with defrauding Penticton winery
The business partner of a Penticton winery has been charged with defrauding the business. Restaurateur and business partner Giulio Miceli is scheduled to appear in a Penticton courthouse, Aug. 13, facing a single charge of defrauding the Pl

In Kenya's capital, a new Rastafari temple shows the movement's endurance
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — At a recent opening of the newest Rastafari place of worship just outside Kenya’s capital, some of the faithful gathered to sing rhythmic songs, read Scripture and exchange teachings on the appropriate way to liv

More people left Thompson-Okanagan to other provinces in 2024 than arrived
The Thompson-Okanagan region had its slowest year of population growth in more than a decade last year. According to a report released by the Chartered Professional Accountants of BC, between July 1, 2023 and July 1, 2024, more than 9,200 p

Funding approved for new Vernon Search and Rescue facility