News Items tag as: VNJAN2024

Square dancing making a comeback in Okanagan, Kamloops
February 02, 2025 - 12:00 PM

Square dancing is experiencing a bit of a renaissance in the Okanagan and Kamloops after popularity of the social activity plunged during the COVID pandemic.
DREAM COME TRUE: Vernon teacher to travel the world as a pigeon judge
February 01, 2024 - 7:30 AM

A life-long pigeon-enthusiast and retired teacher from Lumby is about to travel the world as an esteemed judge in a global pigeon competition.
Man dies after being struck by train in Salmon Arm
January 31, 2024 - 3:02 PM

A man was killed in a collision with a CP train in Salmon Arm early this morning.
Vernon school board has no plans to reopen meetings anytime soon
January 31, 2024 - 7:00 AM

Abbotsford school board meetings are open the public again after being moved online in response to hundreds of anti-SOGI protesters.
Vernon RCMP ask for help to find missing man
January 30, 2024 - 1:59 PM

Vernon RCMP are seeking the pubic’s help in locating a missing 32-year-old man.
Two-year-old struck and killed by vehicle near Falkland
January 30, 2024 - 9:45 AM

A two-year-old child was struck and killed by a vehicle off Highway 97 near Falkland yesterday afternoon.
Vernon man arrested for dangerous driving after hit and run
January 29, 2024 - 11:45 AM
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RCMP officers arrested a 34-year-old Vernon man after a hit and run this past weekend.
Vernon not alone in banning public from school board meetings
January 29, 2024 - 7:30 AM

The Vernon school district's recent decision to only allow the public access to its school board meetings over Zoom mirrors an action taken by the Abbotsford school district last fall.
Vernon mom has had enough with deer carnage on Highway 6
January 26, 2024 - 7:00 PM

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McRib making long-awaited comeback in Canada
January 25, 2024 - 12:00 PM

McDonald's Canada is bringing back its beloved McRib ending a ten-year hiatus for the menu item.
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THOMPSON: Disney will make 'your dreams come true' for a hefty price
OPINION “When you wish upon a star…Makes no difference who you are…Anything your heart desires…Will come to you.” Almost everyone anywhere recognizes the opening lines from the unoffic

Foreign temporary worker claw backs hampers record Okanagan cherry season
As politicians lob criticisms toward the temporary foreign worker program that fills open Canadian jobs, Okanagan orchardists would like more workers. When orchards across the region surpassed already-high expectations for this years crop,

Penticton 'potio' weed lounge going strong despite stifling regulations
A cozy, clean patio with picnic tables where Penticton’s potheads can gather outside a dispensary to get stoned is a surprisingly rare space. As of February 2024 cannabis shops in BC could have outdoor lounges for people to smoke, but

iN NUMBERS: Tallest buildings in Kamloops, Okanagan
Whether you’re on board with more highrise towers bringing that big city feeling to the Okanagan or not, you’re probably going to be seeing more of them in the years to come. In case you’re wondering which tower is the condo kin

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