News Items tag as: VNAUG2019

Kal Rotary gears up for 35th annual Dream Auction
September 13, 2019 - 3:45 PM

VERNON - Having raised over $4-million in the last 34-years, the Rotary Club of Kalamalka is gearing up for another season of fundraising ahead of the 35th anniversary of their Annual Dream Auction.
Scientists say no proof of scary-looking hornet in the Okanagan
September 03, 2019 - 7:00 AM

NORTH OKANAGAN - Its sting can be extremely painful and destroy hives of honey bees, but luckily talk of the Japanese Hornet's arrival to the North Okanagan is just that — talk.
Green living: Four families chose eco-friendly living and are saving cash
September 03, 2019 - 6:00 AM

KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops man who has been living in what he says is a groundbreaking eco-friendly home is now reaping the financial benefits of going greener.
How Kamloops' once booming cigar industry went up in smoke
September 02, 2019 - 7:00 AM

KAMLOOPS - Kamloops was once home to a company that created, sold, and exported nearly 4,000 Havana cigars per day.
Central Okanagan Search and Rescue looks to add new recruits
August 31, 2019 - 6:00 PM

KELOWNA - Central Okanagan Search and Rescue is looking to fill out its roster.
One in hospital after two separate motorcycle crashes near Armstrong
August 31, 2019 - 3:46 PM

ARMSTRONG - A motorcyclist has been airlifted to the Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops after an accident on Highway 97a.
Raft carrying ashes lost somewhere along Shuswap Lake; South Thomspon River
August 31, 2019 - 3:30 PM

KAMLOOPS - If you’re out on the water this long weekend keep an eye out for a handcrafted wooden raft adorned with flowers, hand-written messages, and some ashes.
Wildfire east of Vernon being held
August 31, 2019 - 10:13 AM

VERNON - No new growth is anticipated as the Gallon Creek wildfire that sparked east of Vernon Friday afternoon is now considered as being held.
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Okanagan-Shuswap
August 31, 2019 - 8:34 AM

VERNON - It looks like Mother Nature doesn't plan on taking a long weekend.
Pot shop seeks second chance to open doors in Vernon
August 30, 2019 - 5:00 PM
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VERNON - A series of rule changes with unfortunate timing has prompted a request for review from one Vernon marijuana shop.
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iN DISCUSSION: Rats. So many rats
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iN PHOTOS: Six delicious berries growing in Okanagan, Kamloops
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There are many illegal marijuana farms, but federal agents targeted California's biggest legal one
LOS ANGELES (AP) — There are thousands of illegal marijuana farms around the country. But when the federal government decided to stage one of its largest raids since President Donald Trump took office in January, it picked the biggest

Kootenay woman upset by deer cull sues realtor for 'misleading' her about neighbourhood
An Invermere woman who attempted to sue her real estate agent because she didn't like her neighbours or the fact that the town was culling deer has been ordered to pay special costs because of her behaviour over the seven years of litigation.

News Items tag as: VNAUG2019

Kal Rotary gears up for 35th annual Dream Auction

Scientists say no proof of scary-looking hornet in the Okanagan

Green living: Four families chose eco-friendly living and are saving cash

How Kamloops' once booming cigar industry went up in smoke

Central Okanagan Search and Rescue looks to add new recruits

One in hospital after two separate motorcycle crashes near Armstrong

Raft carrying ashes lost somewhere along Shuswap Lake; South Thomspon River

Wildfire east of Vernon being held

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Okanagan-Shuswap

Pot shop seeks second chance to open doors in Vernon

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