News Items tag as: Vernon search and rescue 2022

Stranded floaters rescued on Okanagan Lake near Vernon during storm
August 24, 2022 - 2:30 PM

The storm that swept through the North Okanagan last night also swept away some floaters on Okanagan Lake near Vernon.
Vernon rescuers walk seven hours to find hikers lost in Monashee Provincial Park
July 11, 2022 - 3:55 PM

Rescuers hiked for seven hours through the night before finding two hikers that had become lost in Monashee Provincial Park in the North Okanagan.
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Iconic Penticton Peach concession stand back in local hands
After a few years with an out-of-town operator, The Peach concession stand in Penticton has a local one. Ice cream and sweets shop Tickleberry’s is going to be operating the stand this summer as well as the Skaha Main concession stand

Pennsylvania House advances bill legalizing recreational marijuana
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New short-term rental bylaw means some in Kamloops may not be available
New licensing rules are putting pressure on Kamloops homeowners hosting short-term rentals, and some may not be allowed any longer. A new bylaw will require hosts get business licenses, bringing Kamloops in line with similar restrictions ac

Stranded floaters rescued on Okanagan Lake near Vernon during storm