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Block heater suspected cause of Vernon truck fire
November 30, 2015 - 5:00 PM

VERNON - A block heater appears to be the culprit behind a weekend vehicle fire.
Vandalism spree leaves 74 Vernon parking meters damaged
November 30, 2015 - 4:53 PM

VERNON - The City of Vernon is looking for information after numerous parking meters were vandalized, resulting in thousands of dollars in damage.
Driver flees scene after flipping car in Vernon
November 30, 2015 - 4:30 PM

VERNON - Emergency responders in Vernon were unable to locate the driver after a single vehicle accident last Friday.
Vernon Farmers' Market disappointed with arena vote
November 30, 2015 - 2:30 PM

VERNON - The manager of the Vernon Farmers' Market believes some vendors will feel the squeeze as the group downsizes for upcoming arena construction.
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Support for B.C. wineries after devastating freeze extended another year
Wineries in B.C. are still recovering from the freeze in 2024 so the government is allowing them to use grapes from out of province for another year. The polar vortex in January 2024 severely damaged vines and while vineyards are replanting

Penticton 'potio' weed lounge going strong despite stifling regulations
A cozy, clean patio with picnic tables where Penticton’s potheads can gather outside a dispensary to get stoned is a surprisingly rare space. As of February 2024 cannabis shops in BC could have outdoor lounges for people to smoke, but

Kamloops lobby group says new housing rules lack rental protections
A Kamloops lobby group is calling on city hall to protect renters amid plans to densify urban neighbourhoods. New City of Kamloops plans "don't go far enough" to prioritize renters displaced by redevelopment, according to a Tr

Block heater suspected cause of Vernon truck fire