News Items tag as: VNMAY1315

Shuswap school closure decision difficult for school district
May 13, 2015 - 7:32 PM

SALMON ARM - The closure of a rural Salmon Arm elementary school has been avoided, at least for one more year.
What you should know about this delicious, and potentially poisonous, local delicacy
May 13, 2015 - 4:32 PM

VERNON - You might have seen the bright, vibrantly green curlicues in classified ads or at the local grocery store recently and wondered what they are and where they come from. They’re called fiddleheads, and they’re found around the world, including the Thompson-Okanagan, for a few short weeks every spring.
Possible arson at Gatzke farm
May 13, 2015 - 2:26 PM

LAKE COUNTRY – The owners of Gatzke Orchards are hoping someone knows how a suspicious fire started on their property Monday night.
Parade will close Highway 97 on Sunday
May 13, 2015 - 1:07 PM

FALKLAND - The Falkland Stampede will take place this May long weekend and as always the annual event will also include a parade that will shut down the highway for part of Sunday afternoon.
Why Vernon has issued far fewer boil water advisories recently
May 13, 2015 - 10:32 AM

VERNON - Vernon residents have likely been noticing fewer boil water notices, but what they might not be aware of is that their water was switched to a different source many times over the last five years.
Driver ticketed after setting off three vehicle accident at Vernon intersection
May 13, 2015 - 10:01 AM

VERNON - A driver has been ticketed for setting off a chain of events involving three vehicles the afternoon of Tuesday, May 12.
Lumby man sanctioned by B.C. Securities Commission
May 13, 2015 - 8:29 AM

LUMBY - A Lumby man who tried — and ultimately failed — to get away with circumventing B.C. securities laws won’t be working anywhere near them for years.
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News Items tag as: VNMAY1315

Shuswap school closure decision difficult for school district

What you should know about this delicious, and potentially poisonous, local delicacy

Possible arson at Gatzke farm

Parade will close Highway 97 on Sunday

Why Vernon has issued far fewer boil water advisories recently

Driver ticketed after setting off three vehicle accident at Vernon intersection

Lumby man sanctioned by B.C. Securities Commission

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