Category Archives: Top News Stories
Tween Lakes Resort Downgraded to Evacuation Alert
The Evacuation Order for 15970 Oyama Road (Tween Lakes Resort) has been downgraded to an Evacuation Alert. Due to flooding impacts on the property, the resort will remain closed to the public. Okanaga...
Duane Grandbois Jun 21, 2017
Lake Country RCMP Make Disturbing Arrest at Swalwell Water Park
An arrest was made, and a man faces potential charges following a disturbance which broke out yesterday afternoon at Swalwell Park in Lake Country. Just after 4 pm, Lake Country RCMP responded to a re...
Duane Grandbois Jun 21, 2017
Lake Country Looks at Winery Expansion
Lake Country Council has put off making a decision on a winery proposal until a later date. Several people showed up at a Lake Country Council public hearing last night to talk about the winery propos...
Duane Grandbois Jun 21, 2017
Bikers Escort Bullied Kid to School
Hundreds of bikers in Sydney, N.S. rallied to bolster a bullied 10-year-old boy by taking him under their wing and showing him that he has more "brothers" than he realized. The story from CTV News Atl...
Duane Grandbois Jun 21, 2017
Coldstream Starts Park Upgrade Plans
Facilities in parks in Coldstream could be getting a facelift. Mayor Jim Garlick says council's committee of the whole discussed the matter at its meeting Monday night. " The main thing I think we're ...
Tom Mark Jun 21, 2017
Enderby Mayor Concerned About Cost Of Marijuana Law
The City of Enderby isn't thrilled at the thought of what new marijuana laws will have on the community. Council this week received a report from the Union of BC Municipalities on local government att...
Tom Mark Jun 21, 2017
Terry Fox Foundation Needs Lake Country Run Organizer
Hey, Lake Country, The Terry Fox Foundation needs your help! This year marks the 37th annual Terry Fox Run and Canada's 150th anniversary. We are seeking a motivated, compassionate volunteer to become...
Duane Grandbois Jun 20, 2017
Tax Time Approaching
City of Vernon 2017 property tax are due on or before July 4 to avoid a one-time 10-per cent penalty. Home Owner Grants, if eligible, must also be received on or before the due date. Tax notices were ...
Duane Grandbois Jun 20, 2017
Dealing With Dock Replacement and Lake Debris
While property owners may be eager to begin the process of clean up and recovery, including replacement or repairs of docks and floating infrastructure, local authorities advise that dock reconstructi...
Duane Grandbois Jun 20, 2017
Auris Loop Will Assist Hearing in Council Meetings
Hearing-impaired citizens attending Council meetings at City Hall will now be able to use the Auris loop device to better hear proceedings. The Auris loop device allows users with a t-coil or telecoil...
Duane Grandbois Jun 20, 2017

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