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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THOMPSON: Don't speak ill of the dead; speak the truth
OPINION I’ve always heard folks say, “Don’t speak ill of the dead.” Presumably, the reasoning is that they’re no longer here to defend their comments or actions. Sorry, but sometimes we h

New $1.2M renovation lets beverage makers experiment in Penticton
Drink makers are going to be able to head to the newly renovated lab at Okanagan College's Penticton campus to work on innovative beverages. Okanagan College has spent $1.2 million to renovate its Beverage Technology Access Centre with

Penticton 'potio' weed lounge going strong despite stifling regulations
A cozy, clean patio with picnic tables where Penticton’s potheads can gather outside a dispensary to get stoned is a surprisingly rare space. As of February 2024 cannabis shops in BC could have outdoor lounges for people to smoke, but

Okanagan appraisal firm wins trademark dispute with rival company
An Okanagan real estate appraisal company has won the right to trademark its name despite opposition from a rival firm. According to an Aug. 6 Canadian Intellectual Property Office decision, Okanagan Appraisals had been granted the right to

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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