News Items tag as: VNOCT0715

Vernon MLA disappointed by arena 'hiccup', says minister is on it personally
October 08, 2015 - 10:34 AM

VERNON - Vernon’s MLA isn’t happy about ongoing delays surrounding a referendum for a new ice sheet.
New West Kelowna winery could have major impact on number of Chinese tourists visiting the Okanagan
October 07, 2015 - 9:00 PM

WEST KELOWNA - A new $30-million wine tour destination in West Kelowna could dramatically increase the number of foreign tourists coming to the Okanagan.
Meteor shower over the Okanagan this week
October 07, 2015 - 8:00 PM

OKANAGAN - Patient skywatchers will get a chance to view the Draconids meteor shower as it sets to peak this week.
New residential care home moves ahead in Vernon
October 07, 2015 - 6:30 PM

VERNON - A total of 85 new residential care beds are in the works for Vernon and with the recent awarding of the contract they are getting closer to reality.
ELECTION 2015: Local poll will help strategic voters in the North Okanagan decide their candidate
October 07, 2015 - 5:45 PM

NORTH OKANAGAN - People in the North Okanagan-Shuswap riding are doing what they can to make sure their strategic votes count in the upcoming federal election.
Ranch offers reward for information about cow poaching in the North Okanagan
October 07, 2015 - 4:30 PM

VERNON - Poachers are shooting cattle in the North Okanagan and either taking the meat, or leaving the animals for dead.
Ongoing delays for new Vernon ice sheet costing taxpayers: Mayor
October 07, 2015 - 11:30 AM

VERNON - Red tape continues to delay a borrowing referendum for a new ice rink in Vernon.
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News Items tag as: VNOCT0715

Vernon MLA disappointed by arena 'hiccup', says minister is on it personally

New West Kelowna winery could have major impact on number of Chinese tourists visiting the Okanagan

Meteor shower over the Okanagan this week

New residential care home moves ahead in Vernon

ELECTION 2015: Local poll will help strategic voters in the North Okanagan decide their candidate

Ranch offers reward for information about cow poaching in the North Okanagan

Ongoing delays for new Vernon ice sheet costing taxpayers: Mayor

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