Category Archives: Vernon
Learning martial arts by video; new reality for next while
A Vernon small business has adapted to physical distancing while keeping both children and adults active and engaged at home.Breakthrough Martial Arts owner Rob Rinas has transitioned his Vernon and K...
Corey Fischer Apr 12, 2020
UPDATE: Falkland Stampede rescheduled
UPDATE The 102nd annual Falkland Stampede has been rescheduled for late summer. Organizers announced on social media the event normally held on the May long weekend will instead be from August 28-30 i...
Corey Fischer Apr 12, 2020
New way to follow council meetings
As Spallumcheen residents hunker down and self isolate during Covid-19, they now have the option to safely follow the meetings of their elected representatives.The township has tested a new electronic...
Apr 11, 2020
Company offers free marketing advice to bounce back from Covid
Although numerous business owners are facing many challenges with COVID-19, a Kelowna business is helping them bounce back. The marketing agency Hiilite has issued a news release saying it's offering ...
Corey Fischer Apr 11, 2020
April 11 update: 35 new Covid cases in B.C.; three more deaths
There are 35 new cases of COVID-19 in British Columbia, and three more deaths. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said it raises the case total to 1,445, and the number of deaths to 58. There ...
Corey Fischer Apr 11, 2020
B.C. Covid Friday update: 40 new cases; five more deaths
British Columbia has had 40 new cases of Covid-19 in an update issued by the province on Good Friday. Health Minister Adrian Dix and Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer, said it brings the tot...
Corey Fischer Apr 10, 2020
Company gives out 20,000 bottles of hand sanitizer to frontline Covid heroes
Grab a bottle and help fight the battle. That's what Okanagan Spirits Craft Distillery is asking its customers to do as it helps in the fight against the spread of Covid-19. (submitted photo/Okanagan ...
Corey Fischer Apr 10, 2020
CMHA Vernon offers more online mental health supports for Covid-19
North Okanagan residents dealing with mental health issues due to Covid-19 will be able to get more online and phone-based support services.Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Vernon and Distri...
Apr 10, 2020
Residents get utility bills next week; City of Vernon Covid update
First quarter utility bills from the City of Vernon will be going in the mail next week. When customers are ready to pay their bill, the city is encouraging everyone to pay through their financial ins...
Corey Fischer Apr 09, 2020
B.C. Covid update: 34 new cases; two more deaths
British Columbia is holding it's own as far as new Covid-19 cases, but the provincial health officer says "we are not over the hump yet." Dr. Bonnie Henry said there is 34 new cases in B.C. since Wedn...
Corey Fischer Apr 09, 2020

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