Category Archives: Top News Stories
Mascot Mayhem
Kal Tire Place is hosting the Okanagan Mascot Games today through Sunday. The event brings together 12 mascots -- including Sniper from the Vernon Vipers -- as they go head to head in challenging batt...
Corey Fischer May 10, 2019
RDNO considering changes to scholarship
The Regional District of the North Okanagan is considering a revamp to their student scholarship. The $500 scholarship is currently offered to students involved in 4H clubs, but the district says that...
May 09, 2019
New Facility Hosts Tournament
The first tournament at Vernon's new pickleball courts will be held this weekend. The Okanagan Wealth Spring Fling event will feature over 100 players using the 12 outdoor courts at Marshall Field fro...
Beach Radio May 09, 2019
Greater Vernon seeking consultants for new aquatic center
Greater Vernon is on the hunt for a consultant to take on the proposed aquatic center. Members of Greater Vernon Recreation appeared before the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee on Wednesday to talk a...
May 09, 2019
More details revealed about possible single-use plastics ban
More details have been revealed about a possible single-use plastics ban in the Regional District of the North Okanagan. The district says they want to focus on regulating the use of single use checko...
May 09, 2019
Officers Honoured For Bravery, Saving Lives
RCMP dignitaries gathered in Kelowna today to present service medals and special awards to over 35 police officers, civilian member employees and public service employees. The Acting Commanding Office...
Corey Fischer May 09, 2019
Students' Limits Pushed At RCMP Camp
Dozens of high school students from the Okanagan and other parts of B.C. are in Vernon learning about a career in law enforcement. They are taking part in a week of training at the Military Camp as pa...
Corey Fischer May 09, 2019
Load Shift Causes Traffic Backup
RCMP in Lake Country are asking for driver's patience, as emergency crews work to clear the southbound lanes of Highway 97 through the District. Just before 10 this morning, police received a report o...
Corey Fischer May 09, 2019
McHappiness
It was another hugely successful McHappy Day with a total of $17,888 raised on Wednesday, May 8th. The funds will be split between the North Okanagan Neurological Association (NONA) and Ronald McDonal...
Rebecca Barton May 09, 2019
EBus Gets Support For New Stop
Ebus is looking to add another stop in the North Okanagan. The bus company that's been picking up some of Greyhound's former routes, is getting support from Enderby council and the city's Chamber of C...
Corey Fischer May 09, 2019

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