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Church looking for donations, volunteers to help welcome refugee family to Vernon
November 12, 2015 - 8:30 PM

VERNON - A local church is asking the community to help make a difference in the lives of those impacted by the global refugee crisis.
Workshop to address street safety concerns downtown Vernon
November 12, 2015 - 8:00 PM

VERNON - Local agencies are responding to concerns about street safety in the downtown core by teaching businesses how to interact with street people in the area.
Kamloops and Vernon Finning locations will stay, unknown if job cuts will hit locally
November 12, 2015 - 4:30 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - While Finning International announced another round of cuts the company says Southern Interior locations won’t be moving or amalgamating.
Bow hunting pitched as solution for Vernon deer population
November 12, 2015 - 1:00 PM

VERNON - There’s talk about using bow hunting to help manage the deer population in Vernon.
Vernon cyclists want more wheels on the ground
November 12, 2015 - 11:30 AM

VERNON - Cycling enthusiasts are gearing up to get a bit more organized in the Vernon area.
Fewer traffic check stops, drunk driving investigations in North Okanagan a symptom of heavy caseload
November 12, 2015 - 8:30 AM

VERNON - A heavy case load impacted the Vernon RCMP’s ability to keep up with proactive police work, like traffic checkstops, over the summer.
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Survey finds huge majority of British Columbians say homeownership now a luxury
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Church looking for donations, volunteers to help welcome refugee family to Vernon