News Items tag as: Vernon Whooping Cough

More cases of whooping cough in Vernon than normal
January 20, 2016 - 8:30 AM

VERNON - A jump in the number of people coming down with the whooping cough in Vernon has medical officials reminding the public how to protect themselves against the disease.
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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 week of April 28. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jones at

$5M for wind machines, heaters to protect tree fruit in Okanagan, Kootenays
Following some extremely challenging years for B.C. farmers the provincial government has allocated $5 million for tree fruit growers in the Okanagan and Kootenay regions so there can be more local fruit for everyone to enjoy. “Earlie

Cayman Islands votes for Parliament seats and holds a referendum on possessing marijuana
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The Cayman Islands are holding general elections on Wednesday, with voters choosing candidates from a record three parties vying for seats in Parliament. Two parties were created ahead of the elections: th

BC NDP to introduce prompt-payment legislation for construction
For Sarah Walker of electrical contractor Bryant Electric, late payments are a regular part of doing business. Walker, the company’s chief financial officer, said that while most of the

Kelowna pastor, Harvest Church deny sexual abuse lawsuits, threaten to sue for defamation
A Kelowna pastor faced with civil lawsuits alleging historic sexual abuse is publicly denying the accusations.
May 01, 2025 12:00 PM
Teen whose family was killed at festival thanks donors, gives back
VANCOUVER - A teenager who lost his family in a ramming attack at a Vancouver festival is thanking those who donated to
May 01, 2025 11:49 AM
New B.C. legislation to speed up public and private projects, says minister
VICTORIA - B.C. Infrastructure Minister Bowinn Ma says new legislation will speed up major public and private projects,
May 01, 2025 11:40 AM
Rescued Kelowna puppy finds loving home: BC SPCA
BC SPCA animal protection officers seized a puppy from an abusive situation in Kelowna and now it's in a happy h
May 01, 2025 10:43 AM
Vancouver artist who was mother of two identified among Vancouver festival victims
VANCOUVER - Family members and friends of those killed in a vehicle attack at a Vancouver festival are coming forward t
May 01, 2025 9:58 AM

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