News Items tag as: VNDEC2023

British Columbians are ready for the return of NBA team: survey
December 29, 2023 - 3:30 PM

More than two decades after Vancouver lost its NBA team, a poll finds that a majority of British Columbians would be happy with the return of a professional basketball team.
Most popular BC baby names of 2023
December 29, 2023 - 12:30 PM

As the new year approaches, it’s time to look back and find out what were the most popular BC baby names in 2023.
Where to go to celebrate the new year in the Thompson-Okanagan
December 28, 2023 - 4:30 PM

If you are looking for some New Year's Eve fun and a place to celebrate with friends and family, here are a few of the options you could pick from in the Thompson-Okanagan region.
As the year comes to an end Canadians are grateful and exhausted
December 28, 2023 - 3:30 PM

A survey shows that as Canadians reflect on their past year, they are feeling exhausted and grateful as happiness levels decrease.
Vernon cook finds community love for the flavours of Ethiopia
December 27, 2023 - 6:00 AM
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A Vernon woman has been cooking authentic Ethiopian foods and sharing it with friends and family for several years, and this year she expanded the fresh food offerings to the greater community.
Okanagan’s first Asian-style self-serve ramen bar
December 23, 2023 - 6:00 PM
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A Vernon bubble tea shop recently introduced a novelty lunch option, a self-serve ramen bar.
You'll find a white Christmas at Okanagan, Kamloops ski resorts
December 23, 2023 - 6:00 AM

It looks like the only place in the Okanagan and Kamloops to experience snow this holiday season will be on the ski hills.
Repeat offender gets sentence reduced in Vernon
December 22, 2023 - 11:30 AM

A Vernon man with dozens of convictions successfully got his jail sentenced reduced, despite his pattern of ignoring court orders.
Homeless community in Okanagan, Kamloops won’t go without Christmas dinner
December 21, 2023 - 6:00 AM

Thanks to multiple charities across the Okanagan and Kamloops, hundreds of residents who remain unhoused this winter will get to enjoy a Christmas dinner this holiday season.
Man suspected of robbing Vernon business arrested
December 20, 2023 - 2:00 PM

Vernon RCMP have caught a suspect in connection to a robbery at a local business last week.
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Okanagan apples returning to market amid adversity
A year after the BC Tree Fruit Cooperative closed down, orchardists in the Okanagan are quietly optimistic about this year's apple harvest. It's been a bumper year for cherries , and peaches and apricots are back on track . And no

Smells of weed. Roars of airplanes. Loud crowds. It's all part of the US Open's chaos
NEW YORK (AP) — There are some tennis players, such as Frances Tiafoe or Madison Keys or Ben Shelton, who can't wait for the U.S. Open to come around each year, with its boisterous crowds, its bold-faced names in the stands, its music a

Quashing rumours floating around off-grid community of Frederick on Kamloops Lake
A curious little community 20 kilometres into the mountains from Kamloops is entirely off-the-grid and has been the subject of ridiculous rumours. Located at the end of several kilometres of dirt road and over a CN railway track, Frederick

News Items tag as: VNDEC2023

British Columbians are ready for the return of NBA team: survey

Most popular BC baby names of 2023

Where to go to celebrate the new year in the Thompson-Okanagan

As the year comes to an end Canadians are grateful and exhausted

Vernon cook finds community love for the flavours of Ethiopia

Okanagan’s first Asian-style self-serve ramen bar

You'll find a white Christmas at Okanagan, Kamloops ski resorts

Repeat offender gets sentence reduced in Vernon

Homeless community in Okanagan, Kamloops won’t go without Christmas dinner

Man suspected of robbing Vernon business arrested

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