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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THOMPSON: Don't speak ill of the dead; speak the truth
OPINION I’ve always heard folks say, “Don’t speak ill of the dead.” Presumably, the reasoning is that they’re no longer here to defend their comments or actions. Sorry, but sometimes we h

New $1.2M renovation lets beverage makers experiment in Penticton
Drink makers are going to be able to head to the newly renovated lab at Okanagan College's Penticton campus to work on innovative beverages. Okanagan College has spent $1.2 million to renovate its Beverage Technology Access Centre with

Penticton 'potio' weed lounge going strong despite stifling regulations
A cozy, clean patio with picnic tables where Penticton’s potheads can gather outside a dispensary to get stoned is a surprisingly rare space. As of February 2024 cannabis shops in BC could have outdoor lounges for people to smoke, but

Okanagan appraisal firm wins trademark dispute with rival company
An Okanagan real estate appraisal company has won the right to trademark its name despite opposition from a rival firm. According to an Aug. 6 Canadian Intellectual Property Office decision, Okanagan Appraisals had been granted the right to

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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