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Honouring one of Vernon's last standing historical Chinatown buildings
February 13, 2015 - 8:26 AM

VERNON - It was a gathering place for Vernon’s Chinese at a time when the wider community did not accept them as equals. A place they held meetings, engaged in social activities, and cooked traditional feasts.
Coastal ski resort closures bad news for local hills
February 12, 2015 - 7:28 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – With warm weather shutting down ski hills in the Lower Mainland and Washington state, hills in the Thompson-Okanagan are busier than they’ve been in ten years. But it’s not all good news.
Fire in dryer suspected cause of blaze in hotel at Silver Star Resort
February 12, 2015 - 2:28 PM

VERNON - A fire in a hotel at the Silver Star Mountain Resort in Vernon has caused extensive smoke and water damage.
Trial delayed for B.C. man accused of fatal 2010 speedboat-houseboat crash
February 12, 2015 - 12:55 PM

KAMLOOPS - Concerns about a lack evidence disclosure have prompted a B.C. Supreme Court judge to delay the trial of a man accused in a fatal B.C. boat crash.
Interior Health seeks outside laundry service providers
February 12, 2015 - 10:30 AM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Interior Health is moving forward with a plan to privatize laundry service in the region.
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Honouring one of Vernon's last standing historical Chinatown buildings