The Alzheimer Society of B.C. will be hosting its annual walk fundraisers again next spring, and is seeking volunteers to help organize the event in Vernon.The IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer's in Vernon is planned for May 25, 2025, and the society is in need of a new Walk Chair to oversee organizing the event,...

The Legion has provided some aid to the organization that provides end-of-life care.The Royal Canadian legion Brach 25, through the annual Poppy Campaign, donated $10,000 to the North Okanagan Hospice Society."We believe that the North Okanagan Hospice Society (NOHS) shares our commitment to caring for those in ne...

Lynella Henke, owner of Teach and Learn in downtown Vernon, has passed away after a battle with cancer.In a social media post, Vernon Teach and Learn Ltd. issued the following statement."We are heartbroken to announce that our sweet Lynella passed away early Sunday morning (Nov. 3)."Although she has been sick...

The Okanagan's housing market is predicted to fluctuate a bit in the next year.The B.C. Real Estate Association's (BCREA) Housing Forecast shows the Okanagan is on track to have 7,500 sales in 2024. Those include 4,000 single home, 1,600 apartment and 1,300 townhouse sales.The Housing Forecast Report noted the predicte...

The Office of the Lieutenant Governor of B.C. has honoured several people for their reconciliation efforts, including a woman from the Splatsin First Nation in Enderby.Gloria Morgan was named one of four recipients of the 2024 British Columbia Reconciliation Award.Morgan, a survivor of St. Eugene's Indian Residential S...

The highway between Merritt and Hope is in for some snow.Environment Canada issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Coquihalla Highway Monday, Nov. 25, stating 25 centimetres of heavy snow could fall on the highway during the day and into the night.The snowfall will be the result of a strong Pacific frontal system moving...

Heated floors are popular for good reason, but they're not for everyone. Dennis from Arden Tile laid out some of the pros and cons of heated tile for your bathroom, and how to decide whether they're worth the investment. First things first "My first question to my clients is always whether or not they like the fee...

When your vision is good and your eyes feel fine, it might seem like there's no reason to see an eye doctor. For people 65 and over, that's not the case. "This is a big misconception," stated optometrist Dr. Mark Langer. He said a lot of the major eye conditions that can cause significant vision loss later in...

Waking up with a headache is no way to start your day. For many people, the cause of that headache starts in their mouth. Dr. Krystal Hakkaart and Certified Dental Assistant, Valerie Suraci of Elevate Dental explain the link. "There are a couple of reasons why headaches come from tension to clenching your jaw, to ...

VANCOUVER - The B.C. Supreme Court says it has jurisdiction to order the disposal of thousands of pieces of evidence seized from Robert Pickton's pig farm decades ago, whether it was used in his murder trial or not. The court says in a ruling issued online today that the RCMP can apply to dispose of some 15,000 pieces ...

British Columbia Premier David Eby's new cabinet will be sworn in on Nov. 18, and it will have to feature a significant number of new ministers after last month's election saw several incumbents defeated while others didn't run. Eby will also have to figure out how the cabinet will represent rural regions, given that t...

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - The Correctional Service of Canada says Angel Jones, who was serving an indeterminate sentence in a British Columbia prison for biting a woman's nose off, has died of natural causes at the age of 47. Jones was declared a dangerous offender by an Ontario court in 2007 and jailed indefinitely for the c...

VANCOUVER - The B.C. Supreme Court says it has jurisdiction to order the disposal of thousands of pieces of evidence seized from Robert Pickton's pig farm decades ago, whether it was used in his murder trial or not. The court says in a ruling issued online today that the RCMP can apply to dispose of some 15,000 pieces ...

British Columbia Premier David Eby's new cabinet will be sworn in on Nov. 18, and it will have to feature a significant number of new ministers after last month's election saw several incumbents defeated while others didn't run. Eby will also have to figure out how the cabinet will represent rural regions, given that t...

OTTAWA - The government says it's ordering the dissolution of TikTok Technology Canada, the Canadian arm of the app's owner ByteDance, after a national security review. It says the move will not block Canadians' access to the TikTok app. More coming. The Canadian Press

Jim Montgomery turned to his right and trudged down the tunnel towards the visitors locker room at Scotiabank Arena. The Bruins head coach and his players moved past the windows of the rink's exclusive new social club - a venue that allows select fans a brief glimpse into an NHL team's journey. Boston's ride has been l...

Chad Kelly and the Toronto Argonauts can flip the script versus the Montreal Alouettes. Toronto visits Montreal on Saturday in an East Division final rematch. Last year, the Alouettes forced nine turnovers - returning two of Kelly's four interceptions for TDs - in a stunning 38-17 road win before downing Winnipeg 28-24...

TORONTO - Ahmed El-Awadi is stepping down as the chief executive officer of Swimming Canada. The governing body said Wednesday that El-Awadi is leaving to pursue other opportunities and spend more time with family. El-Awadi joined Swimming Canada as CEO in 2013. He had been on a personal leave of absence since May 25, ...