Category Archives: Top News Stories
Conservatives Name Candidate
The BC Conservative Party has chosen its BC election candidate in the Vernon-Monashee riding. Nels Harrington owns and operates Harrington's Renovations, a construction company based in Coldstream. Ha...
Corey Fischer Mar 21, 2017
Enderby Mural Will Stay As Is
It looks like a large mural on the side of the Enderby City Hall will remain in place for years to come. Council has decided to leave the artwork as it was originally painted and not change it for a C...
Mar 21, 2017
No Extra Damages In Track Case
BC's highest court has denied an appeal of a damage award in a legal case involving the Motoplex Speedway in Spallumcheen. The developer of Lawrence Heights, a nearby residential community, says noise...
Corey Fischer Mar 21, 2017
Unusual Theft
Police are seeking tips on the theft of a large red Canada Post mailbox in Coldstream. It was stolen from the corner of Kickwillie Loop and Westkal Road sometime between Sunday and Monday morning. Mou...
Corey Fischer Mar 21, 2017
Update: Advisory Lifted
Update: 12:50 pm March 21: The Ministry of Environment has lifted the dust advisory for the Vernon area. "Changing weather conditions have contributed to improving air quality, and this is expected to...
Corey Fischer Mar 21, 2017
Bull BS in Lumby
An indoor bull riding event and barn dance planned for Lumby next month is getting criticism all the way from Lower Mainland. The Vancouver Humane Society wants it cancelled claiming the animals will ...
Mar 21, 2017
Rink Gets Upgrade
The City of Vernon's main outdoor rink is about to get an upgrade. Work to demolish the boards, fencing and lighting poles at the Centennial Rink at the Vernon Recreation Centre will begin Thursday, a...
Corey Fischer Mar 21, 2017
Boy Killed on Enderby Rural Property
North Okanagan RCMP and the BC Coroner's Service are investigating the death of a two-year old child in Enderby Monday. Police say around 2 pm. that afternoon a boy was struck by a vehicle on a rural ...
Mar 21, 2017
Persistence Pays Off
It took him three months, but Don Jefcoat finally has the support to enter the Vernon-Monashee race for the May election. The Vernon construction worker says it took him that long to get the required ...
Corey Fischer Mar 21, 2017
Two Council Meetings Cancelled
Spallumcheen council has cancelled its next two regular council meetings due to quorum issues. Mayor Janice Brown is on holiday and potentially three other councillors won't be able to make tonight's ...
Corey Fischer Mar 20, 2017

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