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 RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are a collection of reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the third week of April 2025. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jones

Why butchers are making a comeback in B.C.
Being a butcher is much more than standing in a freezer and hacking meat with a knife, and a butchery instructor in Kamloops says the craft is rising in popularity. Corey Davison is an assistant teaching professor in the retail meat process

UBCO, TRU study finds cannabis use helps in recovery from hard drugs
A new study from UBC Okanagan and Thompson Rivers University has found that cannabis use can offer benefits to people undergoing treatment for substance use. People living in a residential recovery facility were given supervised amounts of

Vernon homeowners to see whopping 10% tax increase
Homeowners in Vernon are set for the highest property tax increase in years with an almost 10% jump when compared to last year. With little debate, Vernon council approved the 9.91% increase – a rate four times that of inflation.

News Items tag as: VNJUL2018

Here's what a hectare really looks like

Motorcycle crash leaves one dead near Needles Ferry

Kamloops gas price rises, but still cheapest in region

Interior cities plunge in Maclean's best Canadian cities ranking

Why Mars looks brighter in the night sky

Cycling 101: How to use Vernon's new cycle tracks, multi-use pathways and elephant feet crossings

Vernon councillor grills Interior Health on claim that 99 per cent of needles are disposed of properly

Campaign to buy wagons for Vernon's homeless hits its target

Illegal campers may have sparked weekend wildfire near Vernon

Vernon task force chair 'considering' running for mayor

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