Author Archives:
Fox's Tomi Lahren apologizes for tweet on Kamala Harris
NEW YORK - Fox News personality Tomi Lahren is apologizing for an offensive tweet directed at Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris. Lahren hosts a show on the digital Fox Nation site and is...
Aug 01, 2019
Chamber speaks out on Vernon parking bylaw
The Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce has advocated on behalf of its members in regards to new parking regulations downtown. On July 29, the chamber spoke during a public hearing about the City of Ve...
Aug 01, 2019
Lack of oxygen likely caused fatal plane crash near Calgary, says TSB report
A lack of oxygen likely played a role in a plane crash southwest of Calgary that killed two people, an investigation by the Transportation Safety Board of Canada found. The board said in a report rele...
Aug 01, 2019
US coach Jill Ellis stepping down after 2 World Cup titles
With two Women's World Cup titles in hand, U.S. national team coach Jill Ellis says it's time to move on. Ellis announced Tuesday that she's resigning, just more than three weeks after the United Stat...
Aug 01, 2019
Vipers sign power forward
With training camp just three weeks away (really?), the Vernon Vipers have announced the signing of a new forward.Ryan Shostak considers himself "a power forward with good hockey sense and a high leve...
Aug 01, 2019
Friends, co-workers mourn 4 members of same family found dead in Markham, Ont.
The four people found dead in a Markham, Ont., home over the weekend came from three generations of what appeared to be a happy family, friends said Tuesday, as they mourned the victims of what police...
Aug 01, 2019
'Normal' fire season could heat up in B.C.
B.C. is heading into what is typically is the most active part of the province's wildfire season.And with temperatures rising and little rain in the forecast, residents and visitors are urged to do ev...
Aug 01, 2019
Statistics agency takes second look at ethnicity question ahead of 2021 census
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada officials estimate the number of people identifying as Jewish in the 2016 census could have been double what it was if not for a small change on the questionnaire. The numbe...
Aug 01, 2019
FBI calls killer at California festival 'kind of a loner'
GILROY, Calif. - The 19-year-old gunman who opened fire at a Northern California food festival was "kind of a loner" and much of his life was shrouded in mystery, the FBI said Tuesday as investigators...
Aug 01, 2019
Trump threatens 10% tariffs on China starting Sept. 1
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump says the U.S. will apply a new tariff of 10% on about $300 billion worth of products from China on Sept. 1. Trump tweeted Thursday amid slow-moving talks with China...
Aug 01, 2019

What Matters
Youth Mental Health Services
Foundry fundraiser opens to public, hits $5M milestone
1h ago

Sponsored Content
What's up with your RV?
Ready for Wildfires, Other Situations
City of Vernon urging action under Emergency Preparedness Week
18h ago
Evacuation Preparedness
Pet owners urged to be prepared in case of major wildfire events
20h ago

Sponsored Content
Back-to-Back awards
Reality Check - Life Without a Home
Vernon couple sleep on street as part of homeless awareness initiative
May 02, 2026
Support for the unhoused
Sleeping outside for a cause: Vernon pair backs homeless outreach
May 01, 2026