News Items tag as: VNAPR2017

The free life — and lives — of Dag Aabye
August 22, 2021 - 12:00 PM

This feature first ran on iNFOnews in April of 2017.
UPDATE: Search for missing Shuswap senior becomes recovery mission
May 08, 2017 - 4:15 PM

SHUSWAP - The search for a Shuswap senior who went missing after a mudslide struck his home has taken a somber turn.
Court case alleges heroin mixed with fentanyl, methylfentanyl was dealt in Vernon
May 06, 2017 - 2:30 PM

VERNON - A man accused of trafficking heroin laced with fentanyl and methylfentanyl won’t have the remainder of his case heard in Vernon, where the offence allegedly took place.
UPDATE: Armstrong declares state of local emergency due to flooding
May 06, 2017 - 7:43 AM

ARMSTRONG - Armstrong has declared a state of local emergency in response to flooding.
Judge restricts evidence in Armstrong manslaughter case due to charter breach
May 05, 2017 - 7:30 PM

VERNON - Internet searches made by the accused in a North Okanagan manslaughter case cannot be used against him in court because the evidence was unlawfully gathered by police, a judge ruled today.
UPDATE: Enderby residents put on mandatory water conservation and boil water advisory
May 05, 2017 - 4:01 PM

ENDERBY - High turbidity caused by last night’s rainfall is creating water issues in Enderby.
Heavy rain creating flooding concerns in North Okanagan
May 05, 2017 - 3:05 PM

LUMBY - Residents from Lumby to Spallumcheen are experiencing localized flooding today.
Sandbags available throughout North Okanagan as region experiences above-average rainfall
May 05, 2017 - 1:59 PM

VERNON - With a much wetter spring than normal, the North Okanagan Regional District is reminding property owners that some help for flood protection is available.
Salmon Arm RCMP hand out nearly 30 traffic tickets in three hours
May 05, 2017 - 1:57 PM

SALMON ARM - Driving infractions were plentiful in Salmon Arm earlier this week as Mounties cracked down on drivers.
Organizers hope hundreds will join walk for missing North Okanagan women
May 05, 2017 - 1:00 PM

NORTH OKANAGAN - Meagan Louis is hoping for a turnout of 500 people for a walk to raise awareness about missing and murdered women in the North Okanagan.
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West Kelowna farm selling thousands of apples after fruit packers closure
Paynter’s farm is staying open later into the season to help move thousands of pounds of apples from local farmers after the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative shut down earlier this year. Jennay Oliver, Paynter’s farm owner and operato

Penticton 'potio' smoking lounge blazing a trail for cannabis tourism
A dispensary in Penticton made its patio into a pot smoking lounge, and its success could turn a new leaf for the cannabis industry in the Okanagan. Back in February the BC government permitted smoking pot anywhere you’re allowed to s

Survey finds huge majority of British Columbians say homeownership now a luxury
A survey from Habitat for Humanity Canada shows 87 per cent of British Columbians view homeownership as a luxury. The online survey conducted by Leger for the non-profit asked 1,500 Canadians a range of questions about the housing cri

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