News Items tag as: VNJUL2017

Orphaned duckling flies to new home in Vernon after being rescued during spring floods
August 05, 2017 - 9:30 PM

VERNON - After a rough start, things are looking up for a rescued duckling.
North Okanagan woman takes body painting skills to international competition
August 03, 2017 - 9:00 PM

ARMSTRONG - Christine Turpin has only ever painted on actual canvass a handful of times. The North Okanagan woman’s preferred medium is people.
Vernon keeping all fire halls staffed in response to extreme wildfire risk
August 03, 2017 - 3:19 PM

VERNON - The City of Vernon is bolstering its fire protection resources.
Coldstream cancels Halloween fireworks due to flood damage to pier
August 03, 2017 - 2:05 PM

COLDSTREAM - It may seem a long ways away, but officials in Coldstream are letting the public know about a change in Halloween plans.
This is the best place to go if you really want to see the Perseid meteor shower
August 03, 2017 - 11:05 AM

KALEDEN - The Perseid meteor shower is going to light up the night sky next weekend, Aug. 12 and the best chance to see it is in the South Okanagan.
Outdoor workers face risk of heat stress with hot temperatures
August 02, 2017 - 9:45 AM

OKANAGAN - With temperatures potentially soaring into the high thirties this week, WorkSafe B.C. is warning workers to be aware of the risks associated with the heat.
Singer Sarah McLachlan makes waves on trip to Vernon
August 01, 2017 - 6:30 PM

VERNON - Renowned singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan may soon be singing “I will remember you” with regards to her recent trip to Vernon.
North Okanagan cop charged in connection with highway crash
August 01, 2017 - 9:09 AM

NORTH OKANAGAN - A police officer in the North Okanagan is facing a charge of driving without due care and attention in relation to a collision with a motorcycle last summer.
Good samaritans stop to douse small roadside fire in North Okanagan
August 01, 2017 - 6:43 AM

VERNON - People in the Okanagan are very much on guard when it comes to fire activity.
Good character doesn't excuse Vernon man from paying the price for "vicious" night club assault
July 31, 2017 - 9:00 PM

VERNON - The Court of Appeal has upped the jail sentence for a young Vernon man convicted of a brutal bar assault that left his victim with short-term memory loss.
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News Items tag as: VNJUL2017

Orphaned duckling flies to new home in Vernon after being rescued during spring floods

North Okanagan woman takes body painting skills to international competition

Vernon keeping all fire halls staffed in response to extreme wildfire risk

Coldstream cancels Halloween fireworks due to flood damage to pier

This is the best place to go if you really want to see the Perseid meteor shower

Outdoor workers face risk of heat stress with hot temperatures

Singer Sarah McLachlan makes waves on trip to Vernon

North Okanagan cop charged in connection with highway crash

Good samaritans stop to douse small roadside fire in North Okanagan

Good character doesn't excuse Vernon man from paying the price for "vicious" night club assault

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