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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
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iN VIDEO: Kamloops forager uses dandelions to make mead
Dandelions are considered a weed by some and are prevalent in backyards everywhere, but Kamloops forager is finding a useful purpose for them. Marshall Krasser has a gallon jug with dandelion flowers, yeast and honey fermenting under a sink

North Thompson woman refused home insurance over cannabis plants loses human rights case
A North Thompson woman has lost a legal battle against more than a dozen insurance companies after she was refused coverage because she grew medical cannabis on her property. According to a May 2 BC Human Rights Tribunal decision, form

Leaky sewage system nets another fine for South Okanagan development
A South Okanagan developer was hit with another fine for its leaky sewage system, this time for $158,000. The sewage system was recently taken over by the regional district, but that didn't stop the province from handing down its third

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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