News Items tag as: VNAUG2024

'We know how to do this better': How Vernon pedestrians could be safer
September 01, 2024 - 7:00 AM
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This was one of Lynza Henke’s favourite times of year.
Vernon's revamped peanut pool is 'awesome' and should stay open
August 31, 2024 - 6:00 AM

As Vernon's popular peanut pool gets ready to close for the season, parents, and especially their children, would like to see it stay open as the warm weather continues.
Former Vernon councillor's BC Conservative party may finally have chance at government
August 29, 2024 - 6:00 PM

While most British Columbians were stunned by yesterday’s jaw-dropping announcement that BC United was pulling out of this fall’s provincial election and throwing its support to the BC Conservatives, one Vernon man was all smiles.
Salmon Arm victim, 90, had life forever altered after carjacking, assault
August 27, 2024 - 7:00 AM

It was cold and there was snow on the ground last December when 90-year-old Salmon Arm resident, Doug Fredrickson, agreed to give Rodney Boyd Gerow a lift.
'Dangerous': Vernon intersection where teen was killed scares many
August 23, 2024 - 6:00 PM
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There are no flowers or a plaque to commemorate the spot where 15-year-old Lynza Henke was hit by a truck last month, just roaring traffic passing through an intersection many see as dangerous.
Annual cowboy festival at O'Keefe Ranch in Vernon runs wild this weekend
August 23, 2024 - 4:30 PM

Giddy up and get ready for Vernon’s annual Cowboy Festival at the Historic O’Keefe Ranch this weekend.
Second primary health-care centre planned for Vernon in 2025 will cost $5M
August 23, 2024 - 12:35 PM

Premier David Eby came to Vernon today to announce his government plans to build and staff a second urgent and primary care centre in the city although there’s not location selected yet and it won’t be opening until the fall of 2025.
Severe thunderstorms, heavy rain possible in Kamloops, Okanagan tonight
August 23, 2024 - 11:34 AM

A change in the weather means a good chance of severe thunderstorms bringing with them heavy rain in a large swath of the Southern Interior this evening and overnight.
North Okanagan man tries to capture escaped bull, gets 14 days jail instead
August 23, 2024 - 7:00 AM

A North Okanagan man, who was driving an ATV and trying to capture an escaped 2,000 lb. bull, will be going to prison for two weeks because his driving licence had been suspended.
'Nothing like this in the Okanagan': Vernon restaurant a game changer
August 22, 2024 - 6:00 PM
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Perched high in the hills above Vernon the Edge Restaurant and Bar quietly opened its doors last week giving diners some of the best views of any eatery in the region.
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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 May 5. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jones at m

Iconic Penticton Peach concession stand back in local hands
After a few years with an out-of-town operator, The Peach concession stand in Penticton has a local one. Ice cream and sweets shop Tickleberry’s is going to be operating the stand this summer as well as the Skaha Main concession stand

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

Central Okanagan housing sales in April lowest in 12 years
More people in the Central Okanagan put their homes on the market last month than any April in more than 25 years, while sales slumped to their lowest level — outside of the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic — since 2013. Statistic

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