News Items tag as: VNMAR2016

Hockeyville Day in Lumby promises music, activities and exciting news
April 02, 2016 - 12:38 PM

VERNON - All are invited to today's celebration in Lumby as the community awaits word on the winner of this year’s Hockeyville contest.
From horses and bells to state of the art; Vernon Fire Department has come a long way in 125 years
April 01, 2016 - 9:00 PM

VERNON - Things have come a long way at the Vernon Fire Department since it got its start 125 years ago with a horse drawn fire engine.
Search for rightful owner of war medals still going strong
April 01, 2016 - 2:30 PM

VERNON - A former Vernon man has received plenty of interest from museums wanting to display a collection of war medals he found in an antique desk, but Martin Bokesch is determined to send them home instead.
Mapping war memorials throughout the Southern Interior
March 31, 2016 - 8:00 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - There are thousands of war monuments and memorials across the country and the Southern Interior alone is home to more than two dozen of them.
Speed watch targets Vernon school zones
March 31, 2016 - 5:30 PM

VERNON - Drivers are being reminded to slow down around Vernon schools.
Thieves hit Armstrong's Norval sports centre
March 31, 2016 - 4:30 PM

ARMSTRONG - The Norval Sports Centre in Armstrong was the target of two break-and-enters over the past month, and police are hoping to get some help from the public to solve the crimes.
Still a long way to go to reach goal of zero vehicle fatalities in B.C.
March 31, 2016 - 1:00 PM

MUNICIPAL LIMIT OF 30 KM/H RECOMMENDED
Vernon frustrated at being left out of national homelessness strategy
March 31, 2016 - 11:30 AM

VERNON - With a significant homelessness issue on its hands, the City of Vernon is looking for some help from the federal government.
Bringing the heat: Records fall around the province
March 31, 2016 - 7:19 AM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Temperatures soared above seasonal normals yesterday, setting new records and capping off the end of March with sun and heat.
Avalanche control to cause more delays on Highways 1 and 3 today
March 31, 2016 - 6:54 AM

REVELSTOKE - As avalanche risk increases crews are doing their part to control the risk of unexpected avalanches along Interior highways.
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Okanagan apples returning to market amid adversity
A year after the BC Tree Fruit Cooperative closed down, orchardists in the Okanagan are quietly optimistic about this year's apple harvest. It's been a bumper year for cherries , and peaches and apricots are back on track . And no

Smells of weed. Roars of airplanes. Loud crowds. It's all part of the US Open's chaos
NEW YORK (AP) — There are some tennis players, such as Frances Tiafoe or Madison Keys or Ben Shelton, who can't wait for the U.S. Open to come around each year, with its boisterous crowds, its bold-faced names in the stands, its music a

BC tenant's sleuthing gets her $17,000 after Airbnb eviction
A BC family who evicted their tenant and then rented out their condo on Airbnb have lost an appeal after being ordered to pay $17,000 in compensation. According to an Aug. 25 BC Supreme Court decision, Cristopher and Leonida Resurreccion bo

News Items tag as: VNMAR2016

Hockeyville Day in Lumby promises music, activities and exciting news

From horses and bells to state of the art; Vernon Fire Department has come a long way in 125 years

Search for rightful owner of war medals still going strong

Mapping war memorials throughout the Southern Interior

Speed watch targets Vernon school zones

Thieves hit Armstrong's Norval sports centre

Still a long way to go to reach goal of zero vehicle fatalities in B.C.

Vernon frustrated at being left out of national homelessness strategy

Bringing the heat: Records fall around the province

Avalanche control to cause more delays on Highways 1 and 3 today

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