News Items tag as: VNJUL3115 Run away from your smoking addiction August 01, 2015 - 8:30 AM THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - A new program is popping up around the country which will help you run away from your problems. ELECTION 2015: MP's brag about accomplishments as early election expectations mount July 31, 2015 - 9:00 PM THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – With a federal election less than three months away, local MP’s are ramping up their push to promote their accomplishments over the past year. Province pulls plug on Coldwater River water use July 31, 2015 - 1:00 PM THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - In a bid to help struggling salmon populations, water use reduction measures have been imposed on the Coldwater River. Markets, corn and music fill B.C. Day long weekend in Vernon July 31, 2015 - 10:30 AM VERNON - Another long weekend is upon us and if you are looking to get out and enjoy the summer heat Mother Nature will be gifting us this weekend, plus there is lots to keep you busy. Okanagan to enjoy a sunny and hot long weekend July 31, 2015 - 8:49 AM OKANAGAN - It looks like Mother Nature will be showing off again this weekend, with hot temperatures and lots of sun expected for the August long weekend. More ... MANN: The more the merrier: lessons learned while expanding your family OPINION There is something about Spring that just reminds you life is amazing. Everything is new, or regenerating, and alive. It’s easy to marvel at what nature is accomplishing, and it makes you feel powe EDITORIAL CARTOON Top News Housing market a major challenge for Vernon businesses VERNON - The challenging housing market and lack of affordable homes is making it difficult for some local businesses to attract and keep staff. April 26, 2018 2:00 PM B.C. joins Alberta, Ontario, Quebec in banning payment for blood and plasma VICTORIA - Payment for blood and plasma would be prohibited in British Columbia under legislation introduced today. There are no clinics in April 26, 2018 1:30 PM Been to Coquitlam lately? Lotto ticket sold in Lower Mainland worth $30 million. You could be $30 million richer if you happened to buy a lottery ticket in the Lower Mainland earlier this week. The B.C. Lottery Corporatio April 26, 2018 12:30 PM B.C. introduces recreational marijuana legislation for legal age, distribution VICTORIA - The British Columbia government introduced a trio of bills today outlining how recreational marijuana will be regulated, adding clarity April 26, 2018 12:00 PM B.C. asks court to affirm right to protect environment from heavy oils VICTORIA - The British Columbia government will ask a court if legislative amendments allow it to control the flow of heavy oils through the provi April 26, 2018 11:45 AM Tweets by @infonewsvernon