News Items tag as: VNMAR2022

Kamloops, Okanagan gas prices up, hydro down today
April 01, 2022 - 6:00 PM

As of today, April 1, most British Columbians will be paying more at the pump but less when they flick on a light switch.
Vernon's Funtastic music festival announces line-up focused on local talent
March 30, 2022 - 4:28 PM

The line-up for the A&W Music Festival has been announced with Canadian country singer Aaron Pritchett, 80s rocker Darby Mills, and the popular Okanagan cover band The Shawn Lightfoot Band taking the headline spots for the three-day event.
How Vernon's goose cull got killed
March 30, 2022 - 7:30 AM

It's not easy to kill a goose in Vernon. In fact, the roughly 250 Canada geese that call Vernon home will have at least until the fall to waddle around without worrying about the threat of being shot.
North Okanagan tulip festival blooming for first time this spring
March 29, 2022 - 6:00 PM

An Okanagan tulip festival will soon be in bloom.
Vernon's Creative Chaos set to return after COVID hiatus
March 29, 2022 - 6:30 AM

It's a sign that life is getting back to normal, as two hugely popular shopping events return to Vernon this spring and summer.
Vernon council commit $800K to revamp beloved wading pool
March 28, 2022 - 6:00 PM

Vernon city council has approved spending $800,000 on revamping the much-loved outdoor peanut pool and park.
UPDATE: Missing woman last seen in Vernon located
March 28, 2022 - 4:56 PM

UPDATE: 4:56 p.m. Monday, March 28, 2022
Enderby's Starlight Drive-In opening this weekend
March 28, 2022 - 12:30 PM

The North Okanagan's much-loved drive-in is opening this Friday.
Vernon councillor rejects province's suggestion to override municipal housing approvals
March 27, 2022 - 1:50 PM
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As provincial politicians eye greater powers to push through housing without the approval of local government, one Vernon city councillor is pushing back.
North Okanagan man avoids jail after being caught in isolated spot with illegal handgun
March 27, 2022 - 8:29 AM

Brydon Grace was standing alone next to a campfire in an isolated spot of a deserted lake outside Vernon when he was arrested for being in possession of a restricted handgun.
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West Kelowna farm selling thousands of apples after fruit packers closure
Paynter’s farm is staying open later into the season to help move thousands of pounds of apples from local farmers after the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative shut down earlier this year. Jennay Oliver, Paynter’s farm owner and operato

Penticton 'potio' smoking lounge blazing a trail for cannabis tourism
A dispensary in Penticton made its patio into a pot smoking lounge, and its success could turn a new leaf for the cannabis industry in the Okanagan. Back in February the BC government permitted smoking pot anywhere you’re allowed to s

Survey finds huge majority of British Columbians say homeownership now a luxury
A survey from Habitat for Humanity Canada shows 87 per cent of British Columbians view homeownership as a luxury. The online survey conducted by Leger for the non-profit asked 1,500 Canadians a range of questions about the housing cri

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