News Items tag as: VNAUG1715

Log Barn signage gets the boot
August 17, 2015 - 8:00 PM

SPALLUMCHEEN - A roadside attraction known for its wild and wacky signs has been told to tone it down.
Rafting accident claims life of Kelowna man ahead of wedding
August 17, 2015 - 4:57 PM

KELOWNA – Less than a month before he was set to be married, a young Kelowna man has drowned while white-water rafting near Golden over the weekend.
North Thompson hits level four drought rating
August 17, 2015 - 2:33 PM

NORTH THOMPSON – As drought conditions persist and stream flows decrease around the province, the North Thompson region has joined the ranks of many others at a level four drought rating.
Spawning salmon get help from Nicola Lake water supply
August 17, 2015 - 1:00 PM

MERRITT - As level four drought conditions persist throughout the region and concern for spawning salmon heightens, the province has decided to increase river flows on the Nicola River by releasing water stored on Nicola Lake.
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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

Log Barn signage gets the boot