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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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iN DISCUSSION: Hot takes on cold facts
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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

Merchants air mixed feelings about downtown Vernon market