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Diagnosed with dementia at 55: 'I'm not scared of dying, I'm scared of not being allowed to live'
March 01, 2020 - 12:00 PM

Christine Thelker sits on the board of directors of an international charity. She spoke in New York at the United Nations last year and is heading to Singapore for an international conference next month. She also has a book coming out in the summer.
Sudden death in Vernon is suspicious, RCMP say
March 01, 2020 - 9:20 AM

A sudden death in a Vernon hotel is being deemed suspicious by RCMP.
Vernon's road dust advisory lingers
February 29, 2020 - 9:56 AM

Another dust advisory has been issued for Vernon.
iN PHOTOS: Meet Cooper, Lumby's favourite resident
February 29, 2020 - 7:00 AM

When he walks past the local school, the kids call out to him, and when he heads into local businesses he always gets a treat, and he’s now getting invitations from people wanting his company.
Okanagan Indian Band chief and councillors stand with Wet’suwet’en Hereditary Chiefs
February 28, 2020 - 2:00 PM

Okanagan Indian Band chief Byron Louis and councillors are showing their support for the Wet’suwet’en Hereditary Chiefs through a letter issued to the prime minister.
Why the North Okanagan truck driver who accidentally dragged dog to death won't be charged
February 28, 2020 - 11:56 AM

The RCMP has confirmed the driver of a pickup truck whose dog fell out of the box and was dragged to its death will not be charged or issued a ticket.
Violence, threats to City staff prompt this North Okanagan town into action
February 28, 2020 - 8:15 AM

The City of Armstrong is moving forward with a plan to develop a program to help City staff deal with abuse and threats following an increase in threatening and antisocial behaviour municipal workers are having to endure.
Judge commends autistic man’s remorse after assault on Vernon bus driver
February 27, 2020 - 6:00 PM

A Provincial Court Judge has given a Vernon man diagnosed with Asperger's Disease a conditional discharge after he pled guilty to assaulting a bus driver last summer.
Another air quality advisory issued for Vernon
February 27, 2020 - 2:52 PM

The City of Vernon has once again been put under an air quality advisory.
Dog dragged to its death: North Okanagan vet hopes horrific incident will change drivers' habits
February 27, 2020 - 12:35 PM

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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are a collection of reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the third week of November 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jo

West Kelowna farm selling thousands of apples after fruit packers closure
Paynter’s farm is staying open later into the season to help move thousands of pounds of apples from local farmers after the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative shut down earlier this year. Jennay Oliver, Paynter’s farm owner and operato

Penticton 'potio' smoking lounge blazing a trail for cannabis tourism
A dispensary in Penticton made its patio into a pot smoking lounge, and its success could turn a new leaf for the cannabis industry in the Okanagan. Back in February the BC government permitted smoking pot anywhere you’re allowed to s

Survey finds huge majority of British Columbians say homeownership now a luxury
A survey from Habitat for Humanity Canada shows 87 per cent of British Columbians view homeownership as a luxury. The online survey conducted by Leger for the non-profit asked 1,500 Canadians a range of questions about the housing cri

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