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: Why you should increase your marketing budget in uncertain times
OPINION You run a small company, but you’re scared Donald Trump’s actions might tank the Canadian economy. Do you draw in your horns, cut your marketing budget and prepare for the worst? “No!&r

New Asian Fusion eatery in Kamloops overcomes challenges of unpredictable restaurant industry
An Asian fusion restaurant recently opened on Kamloops’ North Shore with a menu full of Vietnamese, Japanese, Thai and South Korean dishes. Owners Carl and Lia Kim have been working long hours, six days a week for the past few months,

Tens of thousands gather for Hindu festival at Nepal temple, with many lighting up marijuana joints
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Tens of thousands of Hindu devotees gathered at a revered temple in Nepal's capital on Wednesday to celebrate one of the country's biggest religious festivals. In the Bankali forests near Pashupati, the

Kelowna rental property manager gets licence cancelled
The managing broker of a Kelowna property management company whose clients complained they hadn't gotten their money has been suspended. According to a Feb. 10 BC Financial Services Authority decision, Tao Guo, who goes by Terry Guo, ha

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