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Project will create two-month closure on Tronson Road
A project to install new sewer pipe will close part of Tronson Road in Vernon's Okanagan Landing for two months.The city says starting Monday, March 7, Tronson Road will be closed to through traffic b...
Feb 28, 2022
Traffic delays for sewer line inspections
Motorists may experience minor traffic disruptions if they're traveling through the downtown core this week, as crews inspect sewer lines. For the safety of workers and the public, single lane closure...
Feb 28, 2022
Explosion near downtown Nanaimo destroys house, shockwave felt throughout city
NANAIMO - An apparent natural gas explosion has destroyed a house near the downtown, sending a massive shockwave throughout the city.Buildings rattled as a result of the explosion around 8:20 p.m. on ...
Feb 28, 2022
BCREA criticizes cooling-off period for housing
VANCOUVER - The British Columbia Real Estate Association says a cooling-off period the province is looking to introduce this spring will not alleviate the market's heated conditions.The proposed legis...
Feb 28, 2022
Pitch for cycling park at Kin Race Track site
A local sports group will make a presentation to Vernon council today, seeking city support for a biking facility on the Kin Race Track land.The North Okanagan Cycling Society says in its cover letter...
Feb 28, 2022
Vees build on BCHL lead with win over Vipers
Stefano Bottini scored twice and Kaeden Lane was perfect in net as the BCHL-leading Penticton Vees blanked the Vernon Vipers 4-0 in a Sunday afternoon contest at Kal Tire Place.Lane, a Burnaby product...
Feb 27, 2022
'Please, no more war:' Capitals star Ovechkin addresses Russian invasion of Ukraine
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin asked for "no more war" Friday in his first media availability since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The Moscow native said he has "lots of friends in Russia an...
Feb 26, 2022
Gang leader wanted for 2009 murder arrested in Puerto Rico: B.C.: anti-gang unit
SURREY, B.C. - British Columbia's anti-gang police unit says the hunt for a high-profile murder suspect is believed to be over. The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit says in a release that Cono...
Feb 25, 2022
B.C. reports 12 more COVID-19 deaths as hospitalizations continue to fall
VICTORIA - British Columbia has recorded another 12 deaths linked to COVID-19, bringing the death toll to 2,851. A statement from the Health Ministry shows the number of people in hospitals due to COV...
Feb 25, 2022
Vancouver police seek witnesses after 'violent swarming' in downtown park
VANCOUVER - Police in Vancouver have released a video they acknowledge is troubling to watch, but say they hope it leads to identifying those who attacked a man in the city last weekend. The video sho...
Feb 25, 2022
