News Items tag as: VNJAN2018

Community groups to decide how best to spend up to $100,000 in funding for overdose response in Vernon
February 05, 2018 - 6:30 PM

VERNON - People with lived experience in the opioid overdose crisis will be among those involved in a new community driven response to the deadly epidemic in Vernon.
North Okanagan sex offender sentenced for crimes against children
February 01, 2018 - 4:33 PM

“I COULDN’T KEEP MY FILTHY HANDS TO MYSELF… I DESERVE WHATEVER HAPPENS TO ME”
Vernon judge calls drug dealer 'reckless' in selling heroin amid overdose crisis
January 31, 2018 - 6:30 PM

VERNON - A judge noted the high death toll from drug overdoses in the Vernon community as he sentenced a local man for dealing a mix of heroin and fentanyl.
The real cost of the comments you post on Facebook
January 31, 2018 - 6:00 PM

Now more than ever, the stakes are high for people commenting defamatory statements online, and what you're saying in your Facebook comments could have major legal implications.
More charges laid against Curtis Sagmoen as additional women come forward
January 31, 2018 - 3:33 PM

NORTH OKANAGAN - Police say more women have come forward with allegations about Silver Creek resident Curtis Sagmoen.
Armstrong man convicted of animal cruelty fails to convince judge to grant appeal
January 30, 2018 - 5:30 PM

ARMSTRONG - A North Okanagan man convicted of animal cruelty has lost his appeal.
Crash on Highway 97A in North Okanagan claims life of six-year-old
January 30, 2018 - 2:16 PM

SPALLUMCHEEN - A car crash earlier this month claimed the life of a child.
Yes, that was lightning in the Okanagan last night
January 30, 2018 - 10:55 AM

OKANAGAN - A pretty special combination of weather is required to create lightning in the wintertime, and the Okanagan got that weather yesterday.
UPDATE: Police locate missing North Okanagan man
January 30, 2018 - 9:48 AM

VERNON – Police say a man reported missing earlier today has been found.
RCMP comment on police activity at North Okanagan home
January 30, 2018 - 8:25 AM

VERNON - Three weeks later, authorities are explaining why they had a home on the Okanagan Indian Band reserve under police guard.
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THOMPSON: Hey Canada, it's time to improve the Trans-Canada Highway
OPINION Twice a year, I drive 1,881 kilometres of the Trans-Canada Highway between Vernon and Winnipeg. Groucho Marx once said, “I’ve had a great evening…but this isn’t it.” In parody, l

Iconic Penticton Peach concession stand back in local hands
After a few years with an out-of-town operator, The Peach concession stand in Penticton has a local one. Ice cream and sweets shop Tickleberry’s is going to be operating the stand this summer as well as the Skaha Main concession stand

Cayman Islands votes for Parliament seats and holds a referendum on possessing marijuana
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The Cayman Islands are holding general elections on Wednesday, with voters choosing candidates from a record three parties vying for seats in Parliament. Two parties were created ahead of the elections: th

Developer hoping for approval on controversial downtown Kelowna skyscraper
The redevelopment of the former RCMP detachment site in downtown Kelowna has been bogged down in controversy, but the developer is not deterred and is making another attempt to get permission from the city for a skyscraper. Appelt Propertie

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