News Items tag as: VNDEC2017

A trip back in time to Christmas in Vernon 125 years ago
December 25, 2021 - 4:30 PM

VERNON - During the Christmas of 1892, Mr. Postill returned from the coast for Christmas, Miss Carmichael went to Victoria, and Fred Blane was taken off to jail.
Looking for a forever home; Vernon SPCA pet of the week
December 31, 2017 - 10:00 AM

VERNON - The Vernon and District Shelter would like to introduce you to a cat as sweet as her namesake.
Internal government emails reveal frustration behind unauthorized fire lookout construction
December 28, 2017 - 6:30 PM

SICAMOUS - We still don’t know how things will turn out for a rebuilt fire lookout in the Shuswap, but thanks to a Freedom of Information request, we know a little more about how the controversy started.
Another case of meningococcal disease confirmed within Interior Health region
December 28, 2017 - 4:48 PM

OKANAGAN - The Interior Health Authority has confirmed another case of meningococcal disease.
Vernon shelters scrambling to keep up with unprecedented demand
December 28, 2017 - 4:00 PM

VERNON - Shelters in Vernon have asked the province for more sleeping mats to help accommodate an unprecedented number of homeless individuals this winter.
Snow will end by New Year's Eve in Okanagan, but it will still be cold
December 28, 2017 - 10:45 AM

OKANAGAN - Plan for lots of fresh snow in the Okanagan over the news few days before the sun comes out on New Year's Eve in the Okanagan.
Best Christmas ever for Vernon's newest millionaire
December 27, 2017 - 3:43 PM

VERNON - A 32-year-old Vernon man says his million-dollar lotto win is the best Christmas gift he's ever gotten.
Here's what's happening in Vernon for New Year's Eve
December 27, 2017 - 3:00 PM

VERNON - From the annual torchlight parade at Silver Star to high-end parties, there’s something for everyone this New Year’s Eve in Vernon.
Vernon resident forced out by early morning house fire
December 27, 2017 - 11:38 AM

VERNON - Alert neighbours banged on the door of a Vernon man’s home early this morning to warn him that his house was on fire.
Medical services premiums to be cut by half in January
December 27, 2017 - 10:13 AM

VICTORIA - The Province of British Columbia takes an initial step towards the elimination of medical services plan fees with a cut to the premium to start the new year.
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THOMPSON: Musk has 'left the building' but DOGE lives on in infamy
OPINION “Elvis has left the building.” Al Dvorak - a jack-of-all-trades who variously served as Elvis’s musical director, promoter, producer, advance man, security chief, concessions manager and stag

Kelowna pub fined after serving 18-year-old in sting operation
A Kelowna pub, which sold a bottle of Budweiser to an 18-year-old in a sting operation, has been fined $7,000. The Post Haus Pub was caught last December by a BC liquor inspector selling a single beer to the teen, who told the waitress he w

North Thompson woman refused home insurance over cannabis plants loses human rights case
A North Thompson woman has lost a legal battle against more than a dozen insurance companies after she was refused coverage because she grew medical cannabis on her property. According to a May 2 BC Human Rights Tribunal decision, form

New Kamloops supportive housing site comes with $30M price tag
A new North Kamloops supportive housing project is slated for move-in by 2028. BC Housing is looking for contractors to build the 54-unit building and attached a $30.5 million price tag. That's according to procurement documents,

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