News Items tag as: VNOCT2018

Vernon woman found not criminally responsible for attempted child abduction
October 31, 2018 - 6:30 PM

VERNON - A Vernon woman with a long history of mental health issues and violent tendencies was found not guilty on account of mental disorder for attempting to abduct a local child.
Temporary shelter spaces opening up in Kamloops, Okanagan
October 31, 2018 - 2:07 PM

The B.C. government is opening additional shelter spaces for homeless people as colder weather begins to make its way into the province.
Intensive Interior Health drug treatment program has dozens of success stories
October 30, 2018 - 5:30 PM

A total of 63 people with drug users problems have completed the Intensive Day Treatment Program that was created a few years ago in Kamloops but expanded in June to three Okanagan cities.
Police catch one of three suspects in violent Shuswap home invasion
October 30, 2018 - 3:20 PM

SICAMOUS – A suspect wanted in connection with a violent home invasion in Sicamous, that left a terminally ill woman with a broken nose, has been nabbed by RCMP on Vancouver Island.
Vernon RCMP looking for victims of theft
October 30, 2018 - 10:35 AM

VERNON – If you have had things stolen from your vehicle or your property in Vernon recently, the RCMP would like to speak with you.
Kamloops business of the year has been under strike for four months
October 29, 2018 - 6:30 PM

KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Chamber of Commerce awarded its best this weekend and named Cascades Casino as business of the year.
New Interior bus service set to launch Wednesday
October 29, 2018 - 5:30 PM

It’s been a scramble, but Ebus will be running buses from Kamloops and the Okanagan starting Wednesday in time to replace the outgoing Greyhound bus service.
Terminally ill woman assaulted in Shuswap too traumatized to go home
October 29, 2018 - 4:35 PM

SICAMOUS - The son of the terminally ill woman who was attacked in her Shuswap home is trying to relocate her, so that she can try to heal from the traumatic event.
United Way consolidating in Okanagan, Shuswap
October 29, 2018 - 4:07 PM

The United Way in the Okanagan and Shuswap is combing its regional boards.
Chance of snow in the Okanagan on Halloween
October 29, 2018 - 11:17 AM

KELOWNA - It promises to be a mixed bag of weather in the Okanagan this week with clouds, sunshine and rain, and maybe even some snow.
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THOMPSON: Hey Canada, it's time to improve the Trans-Canada Highway
OPINION Twice a year, I drive 1,881 kilometres of the Trans-Canada Highway between Vernon and Winnipeg. Groucho Marx once said, “I’ve had a great evening…but this isn’t it.” In parody, l

Why it's so hard to find locally grown celery in Okanagan, Kamloops
Celery is crunchy, delicious and a main staple in kitchens all over the world, but it’s particularly difficult for Thompson-Okanagan residents to source locally. In response to President Donald Trump’s trade tariff threats, Vern

Cayman Islands votes for Parliament seats and holds a referendum on possessing marijuana
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The Cayman Islands are holding general elections on Wednesday, with voters choosing candidates from a record three parties vying for seats in Parliament. Two parties were created ahead of the elections: th

BC driver arrested with 33 kilos of weed in minivan
A man driving a minivan with far more weed than is allowed for personal use, was nabbed by RCMP on the Trans-Canada near Yale last month. The 33-year-old Surrey man was arrested after BC Highway Patrol officers found 33 kilograms of weed in

News Items tag as: VNOCT2018

Vernon woman found not criminally responsible for attempted child abduction

Temporary shelter spaces opening up in Kamloops, Okanagan

Intensive Interior Health drug treatment program has dozens of success stories

Police catch one of three suspects in violent Shuswap home invasion

Vernon RCMP looking for victims of theft

Kamloops business of the year has been under strike for four months

New Interior bus service set to launch Wednesday

Terminally ill woman assaulted in Shuswap too traumatized to go home

United Way consolidating in Okanagan, Shuswap

Chance of snow in the Okanagan on Halloween

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