News Items tag as: VNNOV2024

Report says housing could threaten Vernon drinking water and Kal Lake
November 20, 2024 - 6:00 PM

A development proposal from a North Okanagan agricultural company could potentially decrease the drinking water quality for much of the City of Vernon and increase the risk of algae blooms says a Regional District of North Okanagan staff report.
Vernon man found not criminally responsible for killing his mother has day release extended
November 20, 2024 - 7:00 AM

A Vernon man who was found not criminally responsible for killing his mother in 2017 will continue to be allowed to go to work three days a week and remain on day release.
Tolko fined $75,000 for logging road that caused landslide
November 19, 2024 - 7:00 AM

Tolko Industries is appealing a $75,000 fine it received after a logging road it built caused a landslide eight years ago.
'PRONE TO SIN': OKIB elder suing Catholic church for historic abuse
November 18, 2024 - 6:31 AM

Growing up at the Head of the Lake in the early 1960s, Laurie Wilson remembers a garden full of food and plenty of cattle that kept the extended family well fed.
iN PHOTOS: These edible mushrooms in Okanagan, Kamloops dissolve into ink
November 18, 2024 - 6:00 AM
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While shaggy mane mushrooms are a common find for foragers in the Okanagan and Kamloops, the fungus does something unusual at this time of year, they start to dissolve into an inky mess.
Vernon woman finds new life and love after dementia diagnosis
November 17, 2024 - 7:00 AM

Christine Aiken tucks into a hot breakfast at a diner in Kamloops chatting cheerfully in between bites of hash browns and buttered toast.
RCMP ask for help to find missing Vernon woman
November 15, 2024 - 4:07 PM

Vernon RCMP are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 29-year-old woman.
Vernon crash sends two to hospital in critical condition
November 12, 2024 - 2:59 PM

RCMP say speed was a factor in a single vehicle crash in Vernon Saturday night that sent the driver and passenger to hospital in critical condition.
iN PHOTOS: How a military camp helped grow Vernon into the city it is today
November 11, 2024 - 6:00 AM

Soldiers trained at the Vernon Military Camp, now a cadet camp, during both world wars and helped grow the city into what it is today.
Vernon arborist in court for working near creek without permit
November 10, 2024 - 1:00 PM

A Vernon arborist and a trucking company are being prosecuted in court for carrying out work near a creek without a permit.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are a collection of reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the third week of November 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jo

West Kelowna farm selling thousands of apples after fruit packers closure
Paynter’s farm is staying open later into the season to help move thousands of pounds of apples from local farmers after the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative shut down earlier this year. Jennay Oliver, Paynter’s farm owner and operato

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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