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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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
OPINION Last month, President Donald Trump decided he liked the sound of Department of War a lot more than Department of Defense. It was - like so many Trump impulses - a move that did little to change reality other t

Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
It’s 10:30 p.m. and the night feels young inside one of Kelowna’s charming breweries, but your hope of painting the town red is dashed by last call. That’s a pretty common experience for folks who aren’t familiar wit

Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren't dominating the black market
Law abiding cannabis companies in the Okanagan deal with the government taking its piece of the pie at every turn, while trying to compete with a black market that's still going strong. Cannabis in B.C. gets taxed at several points betw

The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
A large, charming white house with green trim has been a familiar site for people travelling through the Shuswap for decades. Perched on side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Tappen, the house was a family home for the Carlin family for sever

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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