News Items tag as: VNMAR0215

One of the Okanagan's most expensive, multi-million dollar homes is hiding in Vernon
March 03, 2015 - 8:25 AM

OKANAGAN - If a Vernon home complete with its own theatre, library, and heli pad sells for the asking price — close to $8 million — it would become the third most expensive residential property in the Okanagan Valley.
Surprise construction costs blow new Vernon sports track budget
March 02, 2015 - 4:42 PM

VERNON - Unexpected costs mean Vernon’s new sports track is more than three quarters of a million dollars over budget.
Another showing of northern lights possible Monday
March 02, 2015 - 4:29 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - The adventurous and the lucky were able to get a glimpse of the northern lights this weekend but there is still a chance of seeing them again tonight and this time Mother Nature might be a bit more cooperative.
Vernon's top cop reflects on 35 years with the RCMP
March 02, 2015 - 1:07 PM

VERNON - RCMP Superintendent Reg Burgess’ entry into the police force 35 years ago was a serendipitous one. The now 60-year-old had a business administration degree under his belt and was working as a loans manager in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He was single and rooming with a fellow who happened to be a police officer.
Suspects take two guns during terrifying home invasion
March 02, 2015 - 11:58 AM

VERNON - RCMP are asking for public assistance to help them find several suspects who forced their way into a Vernon home to steal guns from a safe at The Strand Lakeside Resort.
Speeding driver plays chicken with Vernon cop
March 02, 2015 - 11:53 AM

VERNON – The hunt is on for a driver who tried to play chicken with a Vernon RCMP cruiser early this morning.
Family of Clearwater homicide victim takes custody battle public
March 02, 2015 - 10:29 AM

"WE LOVE THEM MORE THAN I CAN EVEN PUT INTO WORDS."
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JONESIE: The lessons of free-range children long forgotten
OPINION When we were kids, we knew every inch of our neighbourhood. We ran around town till ten minutes before mom got home, which on weekends was often 2 a.m. Bad news for us when she got home early. We knew every vacant lot,

Popular spots to enjoy ramen in Okanagan, Kamloops
Fall is here and the weather is turning colder so many are turning to comfort foods in the Okanagan and Kamloops. A warm, hearty soup is a definite go-to during the chilly seasons and one particular style, ramen, is becoming more and more p

Willie Nelson on his new album, cannabis cookbook, Kris Kristofferson and what makes a good song
NEW YORK (AP) — Young musicians looking for longevity would be wise to follow the sensible word of Willie Nelson: Do what feels right, and if you're lucky enough to have a statue built in your honor in your city, remember that it is jus

Kelowna trailer park residents face 'demoviction' from their affordable homes
Walking into Central Mobile Home Park in Kelowna you see well kept yards, towering evergreen trees, people walking their dogs and chatting with neighbours. The community of mostly seniors is slated to razed to make space for redevelopment but the

News Items tag as: VNMAR0215

One of the Okanagan's most expensive, multi-million dollar homes is hiding in Vernon

Surprise construction costs blow new Vernon sports track budget

Another showing of northern lights possible Monday

Vernon's top cop reflects on 35 years with the RCMP

Suspects take two guns during terrifying home invasion

Speeding driver plays chicken with Vernon cop

Family of Clearwater homicide victim takes custody battle public

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