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Flu shot season in the Southern Interior
November 04, 2015 - 4:30 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - With the peak of flu season just a few weeks away, Health Canada has started its yearly vaccination program.
Ski coach pleads guilty to bringing minors to Vernon ski resort for sexual activities
November 04, 2015 - 3:50 PM

VERNON - A Seattle ski coach arrested in a high profile child pornography case nearly two years ago in Vernon has pleaded guilty to a related offence in the United States.
Devastating fire leaves big hole in Malakwa community
November 04, 2015 - 2:30 PM

MALAKWA - Those who visited the Skyline Truck Stop in Malakwa always left with a full tank, and a full belly.
North Okanagan schools get provincial cash handouts
November 04, 2015 - 1:00 PM

VERNON - Local schools are getting a cash infusion from the provincial government.
Poppy donations stolen from one Vernon business, tip jar from a second
November 04, 2015 - 12:55 PM

VERNON - Two local businesses are asking the public to keep an eye out after a man in a blue hoodie made off with poppy pin donations and a tip jar Monday evening.
Vernon father and son killed in tragic plane crash loved to soar
November 04, 2015 - 8:30 AM

VERNON - A father and son from Vernon died doing something they both loved: going ‘wheels up’.
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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

Flu shot season in the Southern Interior