Earth Day Programs
Vernon marking Earth Day by launching tree voucher program & sustainability grants
The City of Vernon will celebrate Earth Day next week by rolling out two green initiatives.On Monday, April 22, applications will open for both the 2024 sustainability grants and the tree voucher program."There has never been a more important time to take action at a local level in order to foster a more sustainab...
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quiet space
New sacred space opens at Vernon Jubilee Hospital
People seeking some peace and tranquility while they, or a loved one, are seeking medical treatment have a new quiet space to visit.Vernon Jubilee Hospital has opened a new sacred space in its facility, which is a faith-neutral area that functions as a spiritual care area for patients, families, staff and visitors.&quo...
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No game in 2024
Kalamalka Bowl football game scrapped for 2024
The Kal Tire Kalamalka Bowl at the Greater Vernon Athletics Field will not be held for a second straight year.The society that organizes the exhibition college football game announced Thursday that "due to the inability to schedule an opponent for the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds team," this ye...
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Earth Day Programs
Vernon marking Earth Day by launching tree voucher program & sustainability grants
2h ago
Lawyers for Nassar assault survivors have reached $100M deal with Justice Department, AP source says
quiet space
New sacred space opens at Vernon Jubilee Hospital
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Regulations
Provincial short-term rental regulations take effect May 1, more details announced
3h ago
Okanagan
under investigation
Police watchdog reviews motorcycle crash
A motorcycle crash in Kelowna earlier this week is under investigation by B.C.'s police watchdog.The Independent Investigations Office is reviewing police actions in an incident where a man suffered serious injuries on Monday, April 15.At around 5:30 p.m. that day, RCMP say a motorcycle passed an unmarked police vehicl...
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Budget 2024 Reaction
Kelowna Chamber sees pros and cons in federal budget, but still waiting to hear from members
The Kelowna Chamber of Commerce is mostly applauding the federal government's budget, though is still awaiting feedback."We're waiting to hear from our business members before speaking too broadly," Kelowna Chamber CEO, Dan Rogers, stated."One important message is a policy win for us, and for our B.C. ba...
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national championship
Teams set for Esso Cup U18 nationals in Vernon
The six teams that will compete for a national hockey title in Vernon next week have now been finalized.Hockey Canada is hosting the 2024 Esso Cup Women's Under 18 National Club Championship from April 21-27 at Kal Tire Place.The B.C. champion Thompson Okanagan Lakers are the host team, and they will be joined by the f...
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Frequently Asked Questions
A Look at Lens Quality & A Promo on Prem
A Look at Lens Quality & A Promo on Premium
If you're like most people, when it's time for new eyeglasses you probably spend 20 to 30 minutes picking out a frame and a couple more minutes selecting the lenses. The real magic of the glasses, however, is all in that clear piece of plastic you look through. "The type of lens quality that you choose is huge,&qu...
Apr 15, 2024
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Arden Tile
Tough break? How to replace a tile.
Tile is undeniably durable, but it's not indestructible. A cast-iron pan takes a tumble or a mug falls at just the wrong angle, and now you have a cracked or chipped tile. Replacing a broken tile yourself is a low-cost way to get that floor or countertop back to looking good as new. If you have a tile leftover from the...
Apr 01, 2024
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Arden Tile
Grout that is a dream to clean
If the thought of scrubbing away at grout makes you think twice about choosing tile, you'll be happy to hear that grout has come a long way. To find out what makes today's grout so superior and easy to clean, we spoke with Dennis from Arden Tile. "The old sanded and non-sanded grouts stained easily and showed thei...
Mar 01, 2024
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What Matters
Earth Day Programs
Vernon marking Earth Day by launching tree voucher program & sustainability grants
2h ago
Streak of Awards Continues for Applewood
Streak of Awards Continues for Applewood
quiet space
New sacred space opens at Vernon Jubilee Hospital
2h ago
Regulations
Provincial short-term rental regulations take effect May 1, more details announced
3h ago
Bee-inspired gifts for people who love l
Bee-inspired gifts for people who love local
No game in 2024
Kalamalka Bowl football game scrapped for 2024
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Calls for Action
Over 40 resolutions to be discussed at SILGA, including Vernon's fossil fuel funding proposal
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British Columbia
'No immediate risk' from 2.5-million-litre effluent spill from B.C. fibreboard plant
QUESNEL, B.C. - British Columbia's Environment Ministry says a 2.5-million-litre effluent spill from a fibreboard factory in Quesnel doesn't pose any immediate risk to public safety. It says in a statement that Monday's spill from the WestPine Medium-Density Fibreboard plant into a gravel pit has been assessed and no w...
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Thousands of short-term rentals in B.C. go back to long-term May 1: B.C. government
LANGLEY, B.C. - British Columbia Premier David Eby says his government is tilting the rules towards families who need a home, and speculators should invest in that instead of short-term rentals and houses to flip. Eby made his comments today in advance of the rule changes on May 1 that limit short-term rental units to...
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Regulations
Provincial short-term rental regulations take effect May 1, more details announced
With the new regulations to limit short-term rentals in B.C. coming online next month, the province has released further details.The Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act takes effect May 1, for communities across the province, including Vernon and Kelowna.The new rules are as follows:The Principal Resident Requirement:...
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Canada
Thousands of short-term rentals in B.C. go back to long-term May 1: B.C. government
LANGLEY, B.C. - British Columbia Premier David Eby says his government is tilting the rules towards families who need a home, and speculators should invest in that instead of short-term rentals and houses to flip. Eby made his comments today in advance of the rule changes on May 1 that limit short-term rental units to...
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Speaker of Ontario legislature stands by keffiyeh ban; Ford, opposition seek reversal
TORONTO - The Speaker of Ontario's legislature is standing by a ruling that bans people in the building from wearing keffiyehs, which he says are being worn to make a political statement, even after the premier and all opposition parties asked him to reverse it. The legislature has a long-standing rule that members can...
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Métis groups will trudge on toward self-government as bill faces another setback
OTTAWA - Métis organizations in Ontario and Alberta say they'll keep on the path toward self-government, but the future of a contentious bill set to do just that is now uncertain. The Métis Nation - Saskatchewan was included in a piece of federal legislation set to recognize Métis governments in th...
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Contests
Sports
Scheffler wiped out from Masters and opens with a 69 at Hilton Head. He trails Poston by 6 shots
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) - Scottie Scheffler is running on fumes after an exhausting Masters victory just four days ago. He hit a shank from a bunker. He nearly lost his mind from mud on his golf ball. And he still managed a 2-under 69 at the RBC Heritage on Thursday. J.T. Poston set the pace on an idyllic day on ...
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Sports integrity body sees Porter case as a warning for sports betting in Canada
Canada's sports integrity watchdog is pushing for stronger policies to prevent competitive manipulation and match-fixing at all levels of competition. The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport issued its first draft of a new program to prevent competition manipulation on Wednesday, the same day that the NBA banned former...
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Lawyers for Nassar assault survivors have reached $100M deal with Justice Department, AP source says
The U.S. Justice Department has agreed to pay approximately $100 million to settle claims with about 100 people who say they were sexually assaulted by sports doctor Larry Nassar, a source with direct knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The deal has not been finalized, and no money has...
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