Category Archives: Vernon
'We wanted to see what we could do to help': SilverStar event raises funds for Aussie fire victims
It was all for the Aussies.Local businesses and staff at SilverStar Mountain Resort came together to provide support for Australia as the country deals with one of its worst wildfire seasons ever.A Sa...
Jan 09, 2020
Four to five-month road revamp planned for 32 Avenue in 2020
Businesses along 32 Avenue in Vernon are in for an estimated four to five months of construction along their street in the coming year. Vernon city council approved the finances for road revamp during...
Jan 09, 2020
Off-duty officer helps in arrest of robbery suspect
An Enderby man is facing 10 charges in connection with an armed robbery at a Salmon Arm business on New Year's Day.RCMP say a man wearing a balaclava on his face, and with a long barrelled gun, held u...
Jan 09, 2020
Local father and son duo become YouTube sensation
An aspiring Vernon singer hopes a viral YouTube video with his father, will help launch his career in music.A video by Justin J. Moore and his dad Paul Moore singing the Ed Sheeran/Andrea Bocelli vers...
Corey Fischer Jan 08, 2020
More winter shelter beds open
More homeless residents are able to get out of the cold in Vernon.Turning Points Collaborative Society has expanded its temporary winter shelter program by five beds. meaning 25 people can now be acco...
Jan 08, 2020
Independent Investigations Office deployed after man dies in officer-involved shooting
The province's police watchdog has been called in after an officer-involved shooting led to the death of a man in Tappen. The Independent Investigations Office says the shooting happened Tuesday after...
Jan 08, 2020
UBCO offering support for Iranian students after deadly plane crash
Following the deadly plane crash in Iran that killed all 176 people on board, including 63 Canadians, the University of British Columbia's Okanagan campus is offering support to its Iranian students.T...
Jan 08, 2020
New and returning favorites promise to bring the groove to Vernon Winter Carnival
The clock is ticking and things are going to get groovy at the 60th Annual Vernon Winter Carnival. The theme Carnival Remembers the '60s is sure to bring back memories of peace signs, bell bottoms and...
Corey Fischer Jan 08, 2020
Performers and crew needed for Vernon play
The Powerhouse Theatre is holding a second round of auditions on Friday, January 10, for Ben Hur, its third performance of the regular season. Director Tanya Laing Gahr said strong actors and backstag...
Jan 08, 2020
Have you got the January weather blahs?
Weather experts say this is typical weather for January -- but it doesn't give us much to look forward to in the near future.Doug Lundquist from Environment Canada says Thursday is expected to sunny, ...
Jan 08, 2020

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Collision on 32nd St/HWY 97
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