News Items tag as: VNJUL2018

Here's what a hectare really looks like
August 15, 2021 - 12:03 PM

When we talk about the size of a forest fire, we usually talk in hectares. But just how big is a hectare anyways?
Motorcycle crash leaves one dead near Needles Ferry
July 31, 2018 - 4:15 PM

A motorcyclist has died and another biker was airlifted to hospital following a collision on Highway 6, just east of the Needles Ferry yesterday afternoon.
Kamloops gas price rises, but still cheapest in region
July 31, 2018 - 12:30 PM

Drivers filling up their fuel tanks in Kamloops today will see a noticeable difference since yesterday as the price of gas jumped three-and-a-half cents overnight.
Interior cities plunge in Maclean's best Canadian cities ranking
July 31, 2018 - 11:42 AM

The Southern Interior’s major cities have all plunged in Maclean's annual ranking of the best places to live in Canada, by MoneySense writer Claire Brownell.
Why Mars looks brighter in the night sky
July 31, 2018 - 11:30 AM

Stargazers are in for a treat tonight.
Cycling 101: How to use Vernon's new cycle tracks, multi-use pathways and elephant feet crossings
July 30, 2018 - 9:00 PM

VERNON - You might have noticed that Vernon has some spiffy new cycling infrastructure — but do you know how to use it?
Vernon councillor grills Interior Health on claim that 99 per cent of needles are disposed of properly
July 30, 2018 - 6:30 PM

VERNON - A Vernon city councillor says Interior Health’s claim that it properly disposes of 99 per cent of needles is misleading and suggests they change it.
Campaign to buy wagons for Vernon's homeless hits its target
July 30, 2018 - 5:03 PM

VERNON - A Gofundme page set up to purchase wagons for homeless people following the city's ban on shopping carts has hit its $1,000 target in less than four days.
Illegal campers may have sparked weekend wildfire near Vernon
July 30, 2018 - 4:00 PM

VERNON - A small wildlife that burned north of Vernon on Saturday afternoon may have been caused by illegal campers.
Vernon task force chair 'considering' running for mayor
July 30, 2018 - 2:05 PM

VERNON - Until recently the name Darrin Taylor wasn't well known in the city of Vernon.
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iN DISCUSSION: Hot takes on cold facts
This is where cold facts yield to the hottest of takes. Here you'll find reader responses to stories and newsletter editorials, or letters to the editor for the week of May 12. They may have been edited slightly for readability. Th

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

Pennsylvania House advances bill legalizing recreational marijuana
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvanians 21 or older would be allowed to legally purchase and use marijuana under a bill that passed the state House on Wednesday, the first time a recreational cannabis proposal has been approved by either legi

Property management company fined twice for ignoring asbestos issue at same Vernon building
A BC property management company, fined $9,000 for failing to deal with asbestos dust when it ripped up vinyl flooring at a Vernon property, has been stung with a further $18,000 fine when inspectors following up found it still flouting the rules

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