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VJH Outbreak Still Not Over
A gastrointestinal outbreak at Vernon Jubilee Hospital has still not been officially contained. Interior Health says another case was identified Thursday, so it will be Monday at the earliest that the...
Corey Fischer Dec 15, 2017
Flair Hits The Air
Flair Air is the newest low cost option for Okanagan travellers. The Kelowna based airline started service today for flights between Kelowna, Vancouver and Edmonton. One way from Kelowna to Vancouver ...
Corey Fischer Dec 15, 2017
Options Explored For Coldstream Road
The District of Coldstream is trying to figure out how best to improve Middleton Drive. It's the extension from Middleton Way to Aberdeen Road, and is considered to be a future major roadway. Mayor Ji...
Tom Mark Dec 15, 2017
Meningitis Clinics Set 15 to 19 Year Olds
Interior Health has announced public clinics to allow 15 to 19 year olds in the Okanagan to get a shot to prevent meningitis. An outbreak has been declared due to higher than normal cases in the regio...
Corey Fischer Dec 15, 2017
Wanted Man At Large
RCMP in Sicamous are asking for help to track down a man wanted on an outstanding warrant. 25 year old Sheldon Storm Odd is wanted on a charge of theft under $5000. He is described as Caucasian, 5' 4"...
Corey Fischer Dec 15, 2017
Air Quality Advisory Issued
An air quality advisory has been issued for Lavington. The Ministry of Environment says it's due to high concentrations of fine particulates, which are expected to remain until there is a change in cu...
Corey Fischer Dec 15, 2017
VJH Tree Still Needs More Bulbs Lit
The Light a Bulb campaign for new equipment at Vernon Jubilee Hospital is still hoping to hit its target by the end of the year. Campaign Chair Dr. Curtis Mohamed says 175-thousand dollars in donation...
Corey Fischer Dec 15, 2017
Serious Crash Closes Highway
Two men were taken to hospital with serious injuries in a crash that forced the closure of Highway 97 through West Kelowna overnight. Police say a loud crash and explosion were heard in the Dobbin Roa...
Corey Fischer Dec 15, 2017
Vernon-North Okanagan RCMP Making Spirits Bright
Photograph left to right includes: Constable. Mark Macaulay - RCMP, Laurie Carpenter - City of Vernon Municipal Employee, Abby McNeish - Nexus BC Senior Services Coordinator, Jennifer Stephenson - Cit...
Tom Mark Dec 15, 2017
Canada Day Volunteers Needed
The North Okanagan Canada Day Society is looking for volunteers to help plan the 2018 Canada Day festivities in Vernon. The Society will hold its Annual General Meeting January 16th to get things goin...
Tom Mark Dec 15, 2017

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