News Items tag as: VNDEC0315

Driver ticketed after fleeing the scene of Vernon crash
December 03, 2015 - 3:42 PM

VERNON - The mystery behind a car crash last week in which the driver fled the scene has been solved.
Taking the cash out of Christmas: Vernon event brings back the joy of bartering
December 03, 2015 - 2:30 PM

VERNON - There are two rules at an unconventional Christmas fair in Vernon this holiday season, the first of which is: No cash allowed.
Police activity outside Vernon apartment building explained
December 03, 2015 - 2:05 PM

VERNON - Police activity outside a Vernon apartment building last week was related to a stolen property investigation, RCMP confirmed today, Dec. 3
Vernon chamber evaluates city budget with report card
December 03, 2015 - 1:00 PM

VERNON - The City of Vernon hasn’t received top marks from a local business association, but it’s not failing either.
Damaged Vernon parking meters turn up in 'weird' places
December 03, 2015 - 10:12 AM

VERNON - The number of vandalized parking meters in Vernon continues to climb, and the pieces are turning up in some unusual places.
Heavy snow heading for Southern Interior highways
December 03, 2015 - 7:22 AM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - After a frosty couple of weeks, the weather is warming up this week but the system bringing warm temperatures is also bringing a lot of precipitation — as much as 30 centimetres at some highway passes.
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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
OPINION Last month, President Donald Trump decided he liked the sound of Department of War a lot more than Department of Defense. It was - like so many Trump impulses - a move that did little to change reality other t

Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
It’s 10:30 p.m. and the night feels young inside one of Kelowna’s charming breweries, but your hope of painting the town red is dashed by last call. That’s a pretty common experience for folks who aren’t familiar wit

Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren't dominating the black market
Law abiding cannabis companies in the Okanagan deal with the government taking its piece of the pie at every turn, while trying to compete with a black market that's still going strong. Cannabis in B.C. gets taxed at several points betw

The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
A large, charming white house with green trim has been a familiar site for people travelling through the Shuswap for decades. Perched on side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Tappen, the house was a family home for the Carlin family for sever

Driver ticketed after fleeing the scene of Vernon crash