News Items tag as: VNSEP0915

Here's your first look at the Hopkins movie shot around the Okanagan
September 09, 2015 - 9:00 PM

VERNON - Enderby debuts on the cinematic world stage this week at the Venice Film Festival, but for those of us without a plane ticket, at least there’s a sneak peak video to be seen.
Big Brother Canada stars spend the weekend in Peachland
September 09, 2015 - 2:30 PM

KELOWNA - Stars of the Canadian version of the TV game show Big Brother were in Peachland over the weekend, meeting fans and signing autographs.
Water main break closes downtown Vernon road
September 09, 2015 - 1:21 PM

VERNON - A water main break forced the closure of a Vernon roadway Wednesday afternoon.
Vernon teen accused of murder to have no contact with three people
September 09, 2015 - 1:11 PM

VERNON - A local teen charged with murder has been ordered not to have any contact with his co-accused — a 14-year-old boy — and two other young men from Vernon.
ELECTION 2015: Harper to visit Kamloops next week
September 09, 2015 - 10:39 AM

KAMLOOPS - Prime Minister Stephen Harper is tentatively scheduled to come to Kamloops next week.
Damage at popular North Okanagan camping area puts province in action
September 09, 2015 - 8:30 AM

VERNON - Those who frequent Grizzly Lake on the Aberdeen Plateau above Vernon during the summer camping season might notice some changes over the next couple years.
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iN DISCUSSION: Hot takes on cold facts
This is where cold facts yield to the hottest of takes. Here you'll find reader responses to stories and newsletter editorials, or letters to the editor for the week of May 12. They may have been edited slightly for readability. Th

Iconic Penticton Peach concession stand back in local hands
After a few years with an out-of-town operator, The Peach concession stand in Penticton has a local one. Ice cream and sweets shop Tickleberry’s is going to be operating the stand this summer as well as the Skaha Main concession stand

Pennsylvania House advances bill legalizing recreational marijuana
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvanians 21 or older would be allowed to legally purchase and use marijuana under a bill that passed the state House on Wednesday, the first time a recreational cannabis proposal has been approved by either legi

Property management company fined twice for ignoring asbestos issue at same Vernon building
A BC property management company, fined $9,000 for failing to deal with asbestos dust when it ripped up vinyl flooring at a Vernon property, has been stung with a further $18,000 fine when inspectors following up found it still flouting the rules

Here's your first look at the Hopkins movie shot around the Okanagan