News Items tag as: VNMAY1215

UPDATE: Medical patient located thanks to public tip
May 13, 2015 - 10:04 AM

UPDATE 10 A.M., MAY 13, 2015
Electoral boundary changes go to public hearing in Kamloops, Vernon
May 12, 2015 - 4:31 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Changes are being recommended in many electoral areas across the province and this week you can get your say in on those changes at three meetings throughout the region.
Pop-up art gallery, food cart to add vibrancy to downtown Vernon this summer
May 12, 2015 - 2:29 PM

VERNON - People stepping off Greyhound or public transit buses in downtown Vernon will have a unique shipping container art gallery and at least one food truck waiting for them this summer.
Decision on proposed Shuswap school closure expected tonight
May 12, 2015 - 1:00 PM

NORTH OKANAGAN - Some tough decisions are expected to be made by the North Okanagan-Shuswap School Board tonight, May 12.
Vernon council not happy with provincial government over Stickle Road plan
May 12, 2015 - 11:26 AM

VERNON - Elected representatives refuse to keep quiet about their concerns around a Ministry of Transportation initiative to modify the Stickle Road intersection at Highway 97 in Vernon.
Fire danger ratings reach extreme
May 12, 2015 - 10:30 AM

OPEN BURNING RESTRICTIONS START FRIDAY
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iN DISCUSSION: Hot takes on cold facts
This is where cold facts yield to the hottest of takes. Here you'll find reader responses to stories and newsletter editorials, or letters to the editor for the week of May 12. They may have been edited slightly for readability. Th

Iconic Penticton Peach concession stand back in local hands
After a few years with an out-of-town operator, The Peach concession stand in Penticton has a local one. Ice cream and sweets shop Tickleberry’s is going to be operating the stand this summer as well as the Skaha Main concession stand

Pennsylvania House advances bill legalizing recreational marijuana
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvanians 21 or older would be allowed to legally purchase and use marijuana under a bill that passed the state House on Wednesday, the first time a recreational cannabis proposal has been approved by either legi

Property management company fined twice for ignoring asbestos issue at same Vernon building
A BC property management company, fined $9,000 for failing to deal with asbestos dust when it ripped up vinyl flooring at a Vernon property, has been stung with a further $18,000 fine when inspectors following up found it still flouting the rules

UPDATE: Medical patient located thanks to public tip