News Items tag as: VNJUN0915

Friends determined to finish house for Vernon dad sidelined by cancer
June 10, 2015 - 2:32 PM

VERNON - Efforts are underway to ensure that when a Vernon man returns from cancer treatment in Vancouver he’ll be coming home to a finished house.
Gymnastics society stretching for more room in Vernon
June 09, 2015 - 8:26 PM

VERNON - A local gymnastics society is hoping a partnership with the city will lead to a bigger, better centre for Vernon youth in the next few years.
Valley athletes do well at crossfit regional games
June 09, 2015 - 4:27 PM

OKANAGAN - Crossfit athletes from the North and Central Okanagan recently posted some stellar results during the gruelling West Crossfit Regionals in Tacoma, Wash.
Police warn about resurging scams
June 09, 2015 - 1:52 PM

VERNON - If they weren't con artists, thieves and frauds, you might be impressed with their ingenuity but police in the North Okanagan are definitely not impressed.
Interior Health CEO Rob Halpenny to resign
June 09, 2015 - 12:48 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - After more than five years as chief executive officer, Dr. Robert Halpenny is resigning from the Interior Health Authority.
Early spring, California drought has Okanagan grocery stores picking local
June 09, 2015 - 11:32 AM

KELOWNA – The severe drought in California coupled with an unusually warm and early spring in B.C. has local grocery stores stocking their shelves with fruits and vegetables grown right here at home instead of importing from the south.
UPDATE: Shaw internet restored following outage
June 09, 2015 - 8:03 AM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Many people in the region started their day with a large internet outage by service provider Shaw Cable and after several long hours service has finally been restored.
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Why it's so hard to find locally grown celery in Okanagan, Kamloops
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Pennsylvania House advances bill legalizing recreational marijuana
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New short-term rental bylaw means some in Kamloops may not be available
New licensing rules are putting pressure on Kamloops homeowners hosting short-term rentals, and some may not be allowed any longer. A new bylaw will require hosts get business licenses, bringing Kamloops in line with similar restrictions ac

News Items tag as: VNJUN0915

Friends determined to finish house for Vernon dad sidelined by cancer

Gymnastics society stretching for more room in Vernon

Valley athletes do well at crossfit regional games

Police warn about resurging scams

Interior Health CEO Rob Halpenny to resign

Early spring, California drought has Okanagan grocery stores picking local

UPDATE: Shaw internet restored following outage

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