News Items tag as: vnfeb2020

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 DISCUSSION: Don't rush charges for Kelowna crane collapse
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 June 30. They may have been edited slightly for readability. The op

iN PHOTOS: Six delicious berries growing in Okanagan, Kamloops
There are numerous kinds of juicy berries growing in Kamloops and the Okanagan in early summer each with bright colours, unique flavours and packed with nutrients. While some berries like raspberries are more common to find growing in garde

Texas governor calls for special session after vetoing a bill to ban THC-infused goods
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a bill that would have banned consumable hemp products containing THC ingredients in the state, but said he's open to lawmakers passing a new effort to regulate what has become a boomin

Kootenay woman upset by deer cull sues realtor for 'misleading' her about neighbourhood
An Invermere woman who attempted to sue her real estate agent because she didn't like her neighbours or the fact that the town was culling deer has been ordered to pay special costs because of her behaviour over the seven years of litigation.

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