News Items tag as: VNJUL0315

More evictions expected, more affordable housing likely lost in Vernon
July 04, 2015 - 1:00 PM

NOWHERE TO GO
Trial ends for Okanagan women accused of defrauding govt of $200 million in taxes
July 03, 2015 - 9:00 PM

"I THOUGHT IT WAS GREAT. I'D NEVER MADE THAT KIND OF MONEY."
Federal justice minister to speak in Vernon
July 03, 2015 - 8:00 PM

VERNON - Justice Minister Peter MacKay is one of several high profile speakers lined up as part of a speaker series for the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce.
City puts brakes on community group wanting to build new Vernon bus shelters
July 03, 2015 - 4:30 PM

WHAT GOES ON CITY PROPERTY MUST MEET CITY POLICY
Elite pro riders at Silver Star this weekend
July 03, 2015 - 1:00 PM

VERNON - Silver Star’s B.C. Cup Downhill Series race this weekend is set to be one of the best biking events of the summer, with close to 250 riders, including 30 pro racers, expected on the mountain.
Vernon soup kitchen sees record-breaking use of services
July 03, 2015 - 10:45 AM

VERNON - A Vernon soup kitchen says it has a record number of mouths to feed, in part due to a dramatic increase in the number of families with children in need of a meal.
Okanagan feeling the heat
July 03, 2015 - 9:30 AM

OKANAGAN - Expect temperatures to remain in the mid-30s through much of next week as the Okanagan continues to flirt with record-breaking temperatures.
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More evictions expected, more affordable housing likely lost in Vernon