News Items tag as: VNFEB2016

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
Salmon Arm RCMP searching for bus shelter vandal
February 26, 2016 - 2:47 PM

SALMON ARM - Police are investigating after several bus shelters around Salmon Arm were vandalized over the past week.
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Stop people from giving food to Penticton homeless people? Politicians 'surprised' by public reaction to idea
PENTICTON - Two South Okanagan regional directors are trying to walk back controversial comments this week after openly discussing if they could use health regulations to stop people from giving food to homeless people. Judy Sentes, one of