News Items tag as: VNJUN2021

Few options for Thompson-Okanagan residents this Canada Day
July 01, 2021 - 6:30 AM

If you're looking for something to do during Canada Day, you might be on your own this year as public health restrictions have limited events across the Thompson Okanagan.
Vernon woman becomes first female solo Race Across America overall winner
June 28, 2021 - 9:36 AM

A Vernon woman made history in Annapolis, Maryland, Saturday night when she became the first female solo rider to be the overall winner of what’s called the world’s toughest cycling race.
Renowned Vernon artist Sveva Caetani's home opening to the public
June 28, 2021 - 7:30 AM

Beloved Vernon teacher, artist and writer Sveva Caetani’s works have returned to the city after a nearly 35-year hiatus.
Vernon's former race track could become activity centre, park and housing
June 26, 2021 - 3:30 PM

Vernon’s former Kin Race Track could be the site of a new indoor recreational facility, a park and used for housing.
North Okanagan regional district to allow overnight homeless camps in regional parks
June 25, 2021 - 9:00 PM

The Regional District of the North Okanagan is asking for Vernon city council's support to allow overnight homeless camps in North Okanagan regional parks.
UPDATE: Missing Vernon woman located
June 25, 2021 - 4:41 PM

UPDATE: 4:38 p.m. Friday, June 25, 2021
Shuswap River flowing dangerously fast; floating with inflatables not recommended
June 25, 2021 - 12:00 PM

With hotter temperatures people may be considering a float down the Shuswap River in Enderby, but that's not a great idea right now.
Tickets selling out fast for Vernon’s newly renovated waterslides
June 25, 2021 - 7:00 AM

Vernon’s popular waterslides haven’t even opened their doors to the public yet and some day passes have already sold out.
Submissions open for Armstrong theatre's first Indigenous short film showcase
June 24, 2021 - 8:00 PM

The Caravan Farm Theatre is welcoming submissions for their first Indigenous Short Film Showcase.
Salmon Arm woman killed in North Okanagan motorcycle crash
June 23, 2021 - 11:39 AM

A 58-year-old woman from Salmon Arm was killed in a crash on Highway 97A near Enderby in the North Okanagan last night.
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Kelowna winery says accountant took almost a half-million dollars
The owners of a Kelowna winery and golf course allege their former controller took nearly $450,000 in just 30 months on the job. The Turton Group, which owns The View winery as well as Orchard Greens golf course and a rental business, is su

No weed, just beer: Bavaria bans smoking cannabis at Oktoberfest and beer gardens
BERLIN (AP) — You can get drunk at Bavaria's world-famous Oktoberfest, but don't get high. The southern German state will ban smoking cannabis at public festivals, inside beer gardens, and even at the Oktoberfest, the world

B.C. home sales slide almost 10 per cent in March despite mortgage rate drop
VANCOUVER - Home sales in British Columbia fell by almost 10 per cent in March compared with the same period last year, in a slowdown an analyst says could be buyers waiting for lower interest rates. The B.C. Real Estate Association says th

News Items tag as: VNJUN2021

Few options for Thompson-Okanagan residents this Canada Day

Vernon woman becomes first female solo Race Across America overall winner

Renowned Vernon artist Sveva Caetani's home opening to the public

Vernon's former race track could become activity centre, park and housing

North Okanagan regional district to allow overnight homeless camps in regional parks

UPDATE: Missing Vernon woman located

Shuswap River flowing dangerously fast; floating with inflatables not recommended

Tickets selling out fast for Vernon’s newly renovated waterslides

Submissions open for Armstrong theatre's first Indigenous short film showcase

Salmon Arm woman killed in North Okanagan motorcycle crash

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