News Items tag as: VNDEC2020

Waterway Houseboats lawsuit over flooding isn't over
January 02, 2021 - 6:30 AM

A B.C. court has allowed an appeal from all five parties involved in a lengthy dispute about who was responsible for the damage caused by the catastrophic 2012 floods that washed out a Sicamous houseboat business and ultimately led to the government being on the hook for most of the $2.3-million awarded in damages.
Convicted Kelowna pedophile wins appeal to use the Internet
January 01, 2021 - 7:00 AM

A Kelowna man sentenced to seven years in jail for sexual interference of a young girl and making child pornography has won an appeal allowing him to use the Internet again.
iN VIDEO: Turkeys air their festive grievances in Vernon driveway
December 31, 2020 - 1:30 PM

It seems that not all turkeys were cooking in the oven on Christmas Day.
B.C. inmate complained he was refused kosher meals, but there was one catch
December 30, 2020 - 7:40 AM

A B.C. man who was denied a kosher diet while in custody has lost a discrimination case against the provincial government after he failed to prove he was Jewish.
Snowfall warning issued for Kelowna and Vernon
December 29, 2020 - 4:16 PM

Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the North and Central Okanagan.
iN VIDEO: 'Rust Valley Restorers' producer offering $10,000 for successful reality TV show pitch
December 29, 2020 - 3:31 PM

The producer of the popular reality TV show Rust Valley Restorers is on the hunt for new show ideas and is asking for submissions.
Police watchdog investigating after person missing in North Okanagan found dead
December 29, 2020 - 3:12 PM

B.C.'s police watchdog is investigating following the death of an individual in Lumby who had been reported missing the day before.
RCMP say reports of shots fired in Vernon unfounded
December 29, 2020 - 11:39 AM

Reports of shots fired in Vernon late last night have been determined to be false.
Second Vernon long-term care home reports COVID outbreak
December 28, 2020 - 3:23 PM

One staff member and five residents have tested positive for COVID-19 at a long-term care home in Vernon.
COVID-19 outbreak declared at Heritage Square in Vernon
December 27, 2020 - 3:38 PM

Four staff members and six residents of Heritage Square in Vernon have tested positive for COVID-19.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
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West Kelowna farm selling thousands of apples after fruit packers closure
Paynter’s farm is staying open later into the season to help move thousands of pounds of apples from local farmers after the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative shut down earlier this year. Jennay Oliver, Paynter’s farm owner and operato

Penticton 'potio' smoking lounge blazing a trail for cannabis tourism
A dispensary in Penticton made its patio into a pot smoking lounge, and its success could turn a new leaf for the cannabis industry in the Okanagan. Back in February the BC government permitted smoking pot anywhere you’re allowed to s

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

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