News Items tag as: VNJUN1115

One homeless man's long road to finding affordable housing in Vernon
June 11, 2015 - 7:30 PM

“I HAD TO ASK FOR HELP. IT WAS EITHER THAT, OR I’D STILL BE HOMELESS”
Bon Jovi to play Stanley Park
June 11, 2015 - 5:25 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Book your hotels and get your bags packed, rock superstar Bon Jovi is coming to Vancouver.
Get used to higher prices: Fruit Growers' president
June 11, 2015 - 10:37 AM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Fred Steele’s day starts before 5 a.m.
Vernon man leaves legacy atop his beloved Middleton Mountain
June 11, 2015 - 8:31 AM

VERNON - Many associate Middleton Mountain with the large housing subdivision that encircles it, but if you climb to the very top, you’ll find 90 acres of protected reserve land and one of the most spectacular panoramic views 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 November 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jo

West Kelowna farm selling thousands of apples after fruit packers closure
Paynter’s farm is staying open later into the season to help move thousands of pounds of apples from local farmers after the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative shut down earlier this year. Jennay Oliver, Paynter’s farm owner and operato

Kentucky to help connect patients with medical providers as part of its medical cannabis program
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky will offer an online directory to help connect patients with medical providers as it prepares for the start of its medical cannabis program in 2025, Gov. Andy Beshear said Thursday. So far, 154 doctors a

Survey finds huge majority of British Columbians say homeownership now a luxury
A survey from Habitat for Humanity Canada shows 87 per cent of British Columbians view homeownership as a luxury. The online survey conducted by Leger for the non-profit asked 1,500 Canadians a range of questions about the housing cri

One homeless man's long road to finding affordable housing in Vernon