News Items tag as: VNMAR2015

UPDATE: Highway 6 near Needles ferry reopens
March 28, 2015 - 10:50 AM

VERNON - The section of Highway 6 on the way to the Needles ferry dock closed for repairs following a mud slide and the appearance of a sink hole over a month ago ihas reopened.
Falling loonie could impact Vernon’s plan to buy new fire truck
March 21, 2015 - 8:35 AM

VERNON – City council had promised Vernon Fire Rescue a new water tender for firefighters at the Okanagan Landing fire hall, but the falling value of the Canadian dollar is impacting the price tag.
BCHL PLAYOFFS: Vernon Vipers face Vees in Penticton
March 20, 2015 - 11:20 AM

VERNON – The Vernon Vipers are looking to break the trend of losing at the South Okanagan Events Centre in the BCHL Interior Division final series against the Penticton Vees.
BCHL PLAYOFFS: Penticton Vees host Vipers in Game 5
March 20, 2015 - 11:13 AM

PENTICTON – The Penticton Vees are looking to extend this year's B.C. Hockey League Interior Division final tradition of winning on home ice.
Wet start to spring in Southern Interior
March 20, 2015 - 10:27 AM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Spring has officially sprung and based on the forecast, you should have your umbrella and rain boots handy.
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La Terrazza owner charged with defrauding Penticton winery
The business partner of a Penticton winery has been charged with defrauding the business. Restaurateur and business partner Giulio Miceli is scheduled to appear in a Penticton courthouse, Aug. 13, facing a single charge of defrauding the Pl

What to know about Trump's potential change in federal marijuana policy
President Donald Trump is taking a new look at reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug in a move that could nudge the federal government closer to an approach already embraced in many states. Trump said Monday that he hopes to deci

Is anyone buying the new shiny Kelowna condos? Actually, they already did
If you hadn't stepped foot in Kelowna for five years, you'd likely be amazed at the number of glass towers now dotting the city's skyline. So far this year, 740 brand-new condo units have come onto the real estate market, more t

UPDATE: Highway 6 near Needles ferry reopens