News Items tag as: VNFEB2016

Former Vernon Viper receives conditional discharge for drug possession
February 13, 2019 - 3:00 PM

KELOWNA - A former Vernon Viper received a conditional discharge at court today for possessing heroin and fentanyl.
Dates set for public consultation on possible Armstrong, Salmon Arm school closures
February 29, 2016 - 5:02 PM

NORTH OKANAGAN - Community members can have their say on potential school closures at two upcoming meetings.
Project combats unhealthy drinking habits at Thompson-Okanagan post-secondary schools
February 29, 2016 - 4:30 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Post secondary schools around the Thompson-Okanagan are taking a hard look at promoting healthier drinking habits among students.
Stranded snowmobilers rescued in North Okanagan; on their own dime to retrieve sleds
February 29, 2016 - 10:14 AM

"WE DON'T RESCUE SNOWMOBILES, WE RESCUE PEOPLE."
Rainy weather to continue this week in the Okanagan
February 29, 2016 - 8:57 AM

OKANAGAN - With temperatures staying above seasonal normals most days, and at least a chance of rain every day, this week is shaping up to be another one full of spring-like weather.
Leap Day demonstrations planned by Interior Health laundry workers
February 28, 2016 - 2:30 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – The people who work at in hospital laundries in our region will be joined by supporters at a number of rallies tomorrow.
RCMP asking for help to find missing Armstrong man
February 28, 2016 - 2:27 PM

VERNON – RCMP are asking for the public’s help to find a missing Armstrong man.
Ongoing cuts means budget pain for Okanagan College
February 27, 2016 - 6:30 PM

OKANAGAN - A tuition increase this week at Okanagan College is a symptom of the deeper pain of ongoing budget cuts from the Ministry of Advanced Education.
UPDATE: Vernon air quality advisory ended
February 27, 2016 - 1:46 PM

UPDATE: 1:45 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 2016
Reports of dogs chasing bighorn sheep to death in the Okanagan
February 27, 2016 - 1:00 PM

PET OWNERS REMINDED OF CONSEQUENCES, FINES
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iN DISCUSSION: Hot takes on cold facts
This is where cold facts yield to the hottest of takes. Here you'll find reader responses to stories and newsletter editorials, or letters to the editor for the week of May 12. They may have been edited slightly for readability. Th

Iconic Penticton Peach concession stand back in local hands
After a few years with an out-of-town operator, The Peach concession stand in Penticton has a local one. Ice cream and sweets shop Tickleberry’s is going to be operating the stand this summer as well as the Skaha Main concession stand

Pennsylvania House advances bill legalizing recreational marijuana
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvanians 21 or older would be allowed to legally purchase and use marijuana under a bill that passed the state House on Wednesday, the first time a recreational cannabis proposal has been approved by either legi

Property management company fined twice for ignoring asbestos issue at same Vernon building
A BC property management company, fined $9,000 for failing to deal with asbestos dust when it ripped up vinyl flooring at a Vernon property, has been stung with a further $18,000 fine when inspectors following up found it still flouting the rules

News Items tag as: VNFEB2016

Former Vernon Viper receives conditional discharge for drug possession

Dates set for public consultation on possible Armstrong, Salmon Arm school closures

Project combats unhealthy drinking habits at Thompson-Okanagan post-secondary schools

Stranded snowmobilers rescued in North Okanagan; on their own dime to retrieve sleds

Rainy weather to continue this week in the Okanagan

Leap Day demonstrations planned by Interior Health laundry workers

RCMP asking for help to find missing Armstrong man

Ongoing cuts means budget pain for Okanagan College

UPDATE: Vernon air quality advisory ended

Reports of dogs chasing bighorn sheep to death in the Okanagan

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