News Items tag as: VNNOV2019

UPDATE: Crash reduced Hwy 97A south of Enderby to single-lane
December 01, 2019 - 3:52 PM

DriveBC is reporting a vehicle incident at Eagle Rock Road, about 15 kilometres south of Enderby, that temporarily closed the road.
It looks like the snow in Kamloops and the Okanagan is here to stay
December 01, 2019 - 3:30 PM

Old man winter is back, and this time it might be for good.
Cherryvillians chortle at typo on North Okanagan highway sign
December 01, 2019 - 12:00 PM

While people who live in Cherryville sometimes call themselves Cherryvillians, it appears someone would like to change that.
Vernon realtor scolded, fined after forgetting paperwork
November 30, 2019 - 7:00 AM

A North Okanagan realtor described by his manager as detailed and ethical has been fined $9,000 by the provincial regulator because he forgot to deposit a $25,000 cheque.
North Okanagan home saved after suffering chimney fire
November 29, 2019 - 3:23 PM

A Lavington household had a lucky escape this morning after a fire broke out in their attic.
Cold weekend ahead for the Okanagan
November 29, 2019 - 12:09 PM

Okanagan residents are in for a chilly weekend before temperatures are expected to moderate mid-way through next week.
On the outside, it's a Christmas market but behind it is an incredible story
November 29, 2019 - 7:00 AM

In the midst of renovating a building to set up a new business with her husband, Stephanie Prentice thought everything in life was going well.
Five ways to prevent theft this holiday season: RCMP
November 28, 2019 - 2:40 PM

Now that the holiday season is well underway, RCMP in B.C. are reminding the public to be wary of sticky-fingered thieves and porch pirates.
Two more ski hills are open in the Thompson-Okanagan today
November 28, 2019 - 2:20 PM

Two of the regions ski hills kicked off their alpine ski and snowboard season today opening the slopes to those eager to get back on the mountains.
Vernon care worker suing bylaw officer over mobility scooter crash
November 28, 2019 - 7:00 AM

A Vernon support worker is suing a City of Vernon bylaw enforcement officer claiming the officer crashed into her while using an electronic device and driving her mobility support scooter too fast.
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Skeetchestn residents left 'sick' after bear shot dozens of times in middle of night
Neighbours were left feeling sick after they watched a treed bear get shot dozens of times with an underpowered gun over almost an hour in a trailer park at the Skeetchestn Indian Band last month. They watched and listened as a group shone

Canneries had a short but vital heyday in Kamloops, Okanagan
When you think of agriculture in Kamloops, the mind turns to hay and cattle. That makes sense because, according to Venture Kamloops, the beef and dairy industries, along with supporting crops, now accounts for 85-90% of agricultural acreag

Federal Court ruling sets back health workers seeking psilocybin mushroom access
VANCOUVER - Megan McLaren thought her future career was in law enforcement, but her path radically shifted thanks in part to psychedelic drug therapy, she says. McLaren left a civilian position with the Vancouver Police Department in 2019 f

Airbnb doesn't compete with Kamloops, Kelowna hotels but still stalling recovery
In the past year, the number of short-term rentals in the Thompson-Okanagan region has grown by 11.3% to almost 5,000. Those rentals are marketed to tourists so it would be logical to assume that hotels and motels, still struggling to recov

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