News Items tag as: VNOCT2023

Why an Okanagan family is moving back to Vancouver to find childcare
December 01, 2023 - 7:30 AM

The state of childcare in the Okanagan seems to have reached a crisis point and parents are being put in near-impossible situations.
Okanagan RCMP family preparing to light huge star on local mountain
November 28, 2023 - 4:30 PM

A star will be lit above Lake Country this week as part of an annual tradition that started during the COVID pandemic.
Kalamalka Rotary's Dream Auction in Vernon raised over $237,000
November 20, 2023 - 10:19 AM

Kalamalka Rotary hosted its 39th Annual Dream Auction this weekend and raised more than $237,000.
Volunteers picking up pieces after Vernon SPCA's withdrawal
November 20, 2023 - 7:30 AM

Local rescue organizations are preparing to step up and close the gaps now that Vernon SPCA Animal Centre has announced its closure.
Out-of-province boat ban gaining support in the Thompson-Okanagan
November 20, 2023 - 7:00 AM

Calls for a moratorium on out-of-province boats in BC to protect local waterways from invasive and destructive mussels appears to be gaining traction.
Housing crisis in Okanagan impacting humans and their pets
November 18, 2023 - 6:00 PM
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Many people are facing hardships due to the housing crisis in the Okanagan and pets are feeling the effects.
Ministry of Health tried to avoid the closure of Vernon's last walk-in clinic
November 15, 2023 - 12:02 PM

With Vernon’s last walk-in clinic closed today, the Ministry of Health said it offered more than enough help to keep the clinic open.
BC SPCA shelter in Vernon closing its doors for good
November 15, 2023 - 10:27 AM

The BC SPCA announced its Vernon animal centre will be closing at the end of the week.
Vernon-Lumby's BC United candidate is working hard to avoid a split vote with the BC Conservatives
November 14, 2023 - 6:00 AM

The BC United Party has its candidate for Vernon-Lumby and Kevin Acton says he's excited to get to know the issues the constituents want resolved on a provincial scale and what he can do to win their hearts back to BC United.
Revival of 'The Nutcracker' set to enchant at Armstrong's Caravan Farm Theatre
November 07, 2023 - 12:30 PM

Caravan Farm Theatre’s rendition of The Nutcracker will be the star of the annual sleigh ride show this holiday season.
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THOMPSON: More questions than answers following Trump's attack on Iran
OPINION Just six months ago, President Donald Trump said he would “stop the chaos in the Middle East…prevent world war three”. Last week, President Trump ordered the bombing of three Iranian nuclear

iN NUMBERS: Beer, wine and spirits in Kamloops, Okanagan
Everyone loves to go on about how great the wine is in the Okanagan, but good ol’ beer and liquor is too often overlooked. Here are some numbers for wine, beer and spirits in Kamloops and the Okanagan: 8,830: Acres of viney

Texas governor calls for special session after vetoing a bill to ban THC-infused goods
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a bill that would have banned consumable hemp products containing THC ingredients in the state, but said he's open to lawmakers passing a new effort to regulate what has become a boomin

Central Okanagan needs 20,000 new homes in five years
Cities around the Central Okanagan have been figuring out how many homes they need to build to keep up with the rising demand, but the regional district has taken a step back to look at the bigger picture. The Regional District of the Centr

News Items tag as: VNOCT2023

Why an Okanagan family is moving back to Vancouver to find childcare

Okanagan RCMP family preparing to light huge star on local mountain

Kalamalka Rotary's Dream Auction in Vernon raised over $237,000

Volunteers picking up pieces after Vernon SPCA's withdrawal

Out-of-province boat ban gaining support in the Thompson-Okanagan

Housing crisis in Okanagan impacting humans and their pets

Ministry of Health tried to avoid the closure of Vernon's last walk-in clinic

BC SPCA shelter in Vernon closing its doors for good

Vernon-Lumby's BC United candidate is working hard to avoid a split vote with the BC Conservatives

Revival of 'The Nutcracker' set to enchant at Armstrong's Caravan Farm Theatre

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