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5 creepy crawlies you (probably) didn't know existed in the Thompson-Okanagan
September 19, 2020 - 11:30 AM

There's an odd fascination around here with creepy crawlies. Pay attention to any community forum long enough and you'll see someone post a photo of some critter that looks like something rejected from a Star Wars reboot, while everyone else either freaks out or tries to identify it. Perhaps it's because the Okanagan is mostly populated by people transplanted from elsewhere.
Mental health check: Vernon Men's Shed tackles the subtle issues retirement brings
November 16, 2019 - 6:00 AM

Gathered in a makeshift shop, surrounded by tools and a layer of sawdust that covers every surface, a group of roughly 20 retired men talk craft fairs, quality control and marketing.
Vernon homeless couple get ready to move after eviction notice served
June 09, 2019 - 12:00 PM

VERNON - As Michael Jacob stands by an endless piles of his possessions, he says he's trying to downsize and get ready for his move. Like many couples, he and his partner, Steph Broersma, are disagreeing about what to take and what to leave behind.
Thief rolls away from North Okanagan car lot with stolen wheels in shopping cart
June 03, 2019 - 4:31 PM

VERNON - A brazen theft from a Vernon car dealership has left the owner in shock after a man removed four wheels from a Jeep, leaving the vehicle on blocks, before wheeling away the stolen goods in a shopping cart.
People's Party picks candidate for North Okanagan-Shuswap
June 03, 2019 - 12:47 PM

VERNON - Five political parties now all have candidates vying for your vote in the North Okanagan-Shuswap riding in this fall's upcoming general election.
Square-foot gardens helping former shelter residents feed the 'soul'
June 03, 2019 - 6:00 AM

'I JUST LOVE IT... THEY'RE LIKE ME, THEY'RE GROWING'
You have to be kidding; goat yoga is a thing in Vernon
June 01, 2019 - 2:30 PM

VERNON - If you're getting bored with your regular yoga routine and don't mind something furry climbing on you while you're doing downward dog, why not try goat yoga.
Vernon looks to immigration to boost economy
May 31, 2019 - 6:30 PM

VERNON - The City of Vernon is looking overseas for entrepreneurs ready and willing to invest their cash into the city.
Teen complainant said he was 'in love' with Vernon youth worker charged with sexual assault
May 31, 2019 - 5:25 PM

VERNON - The complainant in a North Okanagan sexual assault case repeatedly stated that he originally downplayed the incidents between he and his careworker to police because he was in love with her and didn't want to get her in trouble.
You'll need a permit if you want a big party on Okanagan Rail Trail
May 31, 2019 - 12:00 PM

KELOWNA - If you're planning a big party on the Okanagan Rail Trail, you'd better have a permit on hand.
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West Kelowna farm selling thousands of apples after fruit packers closure
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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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