Category Archives: Top News Stories
Herb Fisher of Fisher's Hardware Passes
Anybody who ever shopped at Fisher's Hardware store on Coldstream Avenue in downtown Vernon knew if you needed a bolt or a specific part they would somehow find it, even it they had to hit the storage...
Duane Grandbois Apr 02, 2017
Kelowna Hell's Angel Gets 18
Long-time Hell's Angel David Giles was sentenced to 18 years on Friday. The report in the Vancouver Sun says this is the longest sentence ever handed out to a B.C. member of the Angels. He was handed ...
Duane Grandbois Apr 02, 2017
Vipers Split First Two Games With Vees
The Vernon Vipers came away with a split in their first two playoff games dropping a 4-2 decision last night to the Vees in Penticton. Penalties cost the Snakes as the Vees scored 3 of their 4 goals o...
Duane Grandbois Apr 02, 2017
Vipers Earn Game 1 in Penticton Over the Vees
The Vernon Vipers behind the hot goal-tending of Darian Hanson took game one of their Interior Division final in Penticton last night 3-2. Hanson stopped 36 of 38 shots earning First Star. Game 2 goes...
Duane Grandbois Apr 01, 2017
Province Buys Into Rail Trail North
The BC government has got the ball rolling on plans by local government to purchase a section of former rail corridor north of Armstrong. Shuswap MLA Greg Kyllo has announced 2.1 million dollars towar...
Corey Fischer Mar 31, 2017
Fore! Golf Season Starting
The golf season around Vernon is getting into full swing. The Spallumcheen Golf Club and driving range opened last week. The Vernon Golf and Country Club opened its course today, with the driving rang...
Corey Fischer Mar 31, 2017
Chemical Issue Shuts Down Pool
The Aquatic Centre at the Vernon Recreation Centre is closed today due to a chemical imbalance in the pool. "The combined chlorine levels in the pool are not suitable for public use and staff are work...
Corey Fischer Mar 31, 2017
Multiculturalism Grant for Vernon Food Action Society
The Vernon Food Action Society is the only North Okanagan community organization to receive a multiculturalism grant from the Province. The Society gets the maximum $2,500 out of a total of $300-thous...
Mar 31, 2017
Hunting Licences Available Online Now
Hunters in BC will be able to buy their licences online starting today (Friday). Licences are still available at Service BC locations and sporting goods stores, but as of May 15th they also can be pur...
Mar 31, 2017
Former Restaurant, Learning Centre To Be Demolished
More parking will be created in downtown Vernon once several city-owned buildings are torn down. The former New Delhi Restaurant and the Open Door Learning building in the 2900 block of on 29th Street...
Corey Fischer Mar 31, 2017

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