Category Archives: Top News Stories
Owner Apologizes for Spallumcheen Spill
Update 5 pm: The breached sewage lagoon at a Spallumcheen dairy farm last week has led to an apology from the owner. John Kampman of Gracemar Farms says it was an accident and they have taken immediat...
Feb 21, 2017
Dozens Run In Band Election
There is no shortage of interest in the Okanagan Indian Band elections. The are three candidates for chief, and 33 for the ten councillor positions, all for two year terms. The candidate lists have no...
Corey Fischer Feb 21, 2017
MSP Cut in Budget
BC's new budget will set the stage for the May 9th provincial election. Finance Minister Mike de Jong says the 50 billion dollar document is the 5th straight balanced budget for the Liberal government...
Corey Fischer Feb 21, 2017
Tax Petition Gets More Attention
A Vernon city councillor is pleased with the support his online petition is getting -- even though he says the momentum has stalled. Bob Spiers initiated a campaign back in January to get the federal ...
Corey Fischer Feb 21, 2017
Marijuana Stores Still Outlawed in Enderby
The City of Enderby is creating a bylaw to regulate the establishment of marijuana retail outlets in preparation for numerous expected applications when and if the Federal Liberals legalize pot. Mayor...
Feb 21, 2017
Extrication Required
A two vehicle crash between a pickup truck and van sent one person to hospital in Vernon this morning. Vernon Fires Rescue had to cut the driver of the van out of the wreckage at Highway 6 and Pottery...
Feb 21, 2017
Missing Skiers/Snowboarders Located
Seven people who went missing yesterday at Sun Peaks Resort near Kamloops have all been located safe and sound early this morning. The two snowboarders and five skiers went out of bounds at the resort...
Feb 21, 2017
Board Wants 'Mussel Money' In Budget
The Okanagan Basin water Board is hoping the province will invest some of its surplus into invasive mussel protection. The board's new chair -- Kelowna councillor Tracy Gray -- says the situation is g...
Corey Fischer Feb 21, 2017
Busy Lab Delays Fatal Crash Probe
It's been almost a year since a Vernon crash claimed the lives of two women -- and there still hasn't been a decision on charges. A crew-cab pickup truck went off Highway 6 near Waddington Drive aroun...
Corey Fischer Feb 21, 2017
Legendary Fair Prepares For 2017
Saturday is a big day for the Interior Provincial Exhibition. That when the organizing society holds its annual general meeting at the Oddfellow's Hall at 3005 Wood Avenue in Armstrong. "Join us for a...
Corey Fischer Feb 20, 2017

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