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Merchants air mixed feelings about downtown Vernon market
November 24, 2015 - 8:00 PM

VERNON - Vernon has some hard data on how downtown merchants feel about the summertime Avenue Market, and while it's not all good there is support to keep the market going.
Dream Auction one for the record books
November 24, 2015 - 4:30 PM

VERNON - It will go down as one of the most successful dream auctions in the last three decades.
Woman pursues driver suspected of vehicle theft in Vernon
November 24, 2015 - 12:54 PM

VERNON - A member of the public went above and beyond by tailing a driver who allegedly stole a truck earlier this week.
Mounties calling for more manpower to police Vernon streets
November 24, 2015 - 11:30 AM

VERNON - More RCMP boots on the ground seems to be the answer to a recent wave of safety concerns in the downtown core, but mounties say more boots requires more bodies.
Advocate likens cost of a new Vernon arena to a monthly cup of coffee
November 24, 2015 - 10:30 AM

VERNON - A number of businesses, sports groups and community members came out to show their support for a new arena in Vernon.
Community group created to welcome refugees to the North Okanagan
November 24, 2015 - 8:30 AM

VERNON - A group of community organizations, local residents and faith groups are coming together with a common vision — welcoming refugees and settling them in the North Okanagan.
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Why this 86-year-old BC man won't get his driver's licence back
An 86-year-old BC driver determined to get his licence back has failed to do so for very good reasons. The octogenarian was ordered to resit his driver's test in 2021 after his doctor told ICBC that due to his declining health, it was b

West Kelowna winery tour company sues for $6,500 wins $600
A West Kelowna wine tour company has come up short after it tried to sue a client who cancelled a $6,000 booking. According to June 2 BC Civil Resolution Tribunal decision, in February 2022 Lust 4 Luxury Tours was contacted by developer New

Pot-smoking driver busted for much more than bad driving
A newly licenced driver was spotted by a recently formed Kelowna RCMP Strike Force last Friday at about 4 p.m., driving slowly through an area known for drug trafficking. The driver was stopped, initially for motor vehicle infractions.

YO MAMA: Family bonding over, dog poop
OPINION We assembled at the maple tree at the furthest corner of our backyard where the poop bucket and shovel lived. “All right,” said Dad, leaning on the shovel. “Mom will take the bucket, I&

Merchants air mixed feelings about downtown Vernon market