News Items tag as: Vernon Success Stories

If Vernon's Ken Holland had listened to his mom, the Red Wings GM might have had a very different career
August 26, 2016 - 11:33 AM

VERNON - Two days before getting hired by the Detroit Red Wings, general manager Ken Holland almost became a vacuum salesman in Vernon.
Look back and laugh: A Vernon comedian retells all his humiliating tales
September 23, 2015 - 6:30 PM

WHEN YOU'RE THE WORST HOCKEY PLAYER ON THE WORST HOCKEY TEAM YOU TURN TO COMEDY
Fashion label, non-profit organization all part of Vernon woman's 15-year plan
April 30, 2015 - 1:56 PM

VERNON - Most fashion designers take six months to create their clothing collections, but Raji Aujla made hers in four days, laying patterns out on the dining table and couches of her parents’ home in Vernon.
This Vernon actor brings the party to YouTube in new series
March 05, 2015 - 10:36 AM

VERNON - YouTube sensation Ian Fisher got his start writing comedy sketches and goofing off as Mage the Street Magician in Vernon.
Vernon's Kevin Hill takes home gold
January 23, 2015 - 3:29 PM

VERNON - Vernon is applauding the success of one of its own today with the news of local snowboarder Kevin Hill winning gold at the Winter X games in Aspen, Colorado.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are a collection of reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the third week of February 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jo

The advantages and limitations of robot servers in Kamloops and Okanagan restaurants
Customers can find a cute kitty robot whizzing around serving food at a handful of Kamloops and Okanagan restaurants, but one restaurateur in Kelowna predicts it will take time before the bots become regular fixtures in the industry. The bo

France targets traffickers and recreational drug users as minister warns of a 'tsunami of cocaine'
PARIS (AP) — “Every day, people pay the price for the drugs you buy.” Amid record cocaine seizures and deadly shootings, the slogan is simple and aims to raise awareness among France’s millions of recreational drug u

Kelowna rental property manager gets licence cancelled
The managing broker of a Kelowna property management company whose clients complained they hadn't gotten their money has been suspended. According to a Feb. 10 BC Financial Services Authority decision, Tao Guo, who goes by Terry Guo, ha

If Vernon's Ken Holland had listened to his mom, the Red Wings GM might have had a very different career