Category Archives: Vernon
Cooler than normal temperatures brings snow to ski hills
The unusual cooler than normal temperatures has meant a great start for the snow base at local ski hills. Chantelle Deacon Communications and Sponsorship Manager at Silver Star Mountain Resort said th...
Sep 30, 2019
'Drive to conditions' campaign launched
The calender changes to October on Tuesday, and that has RCMP reminding drivers to be prepared for changing driving conditions as winter gets closer.October is Drive Relative to Conditions month in B....
Sep 30, 2019
Human remains identified to bring closure to decades long case
Two Shuswap families who have gone more than three decades wondering where their loved ones have gone now have a sense of closure. RCMP and the BC Coroners Services have positively identified human re...
Corey Fischer Sep 30, 2019
Club ready to welcome newcomers to Vernon
New residents to Vernon have an organization to help them get to know the area and meet new people. The Vernon Newcomers Club is based on a similar club in Kelowna, that uses fun activities, special e...
Corey Fischer Sep 30, 2019
Don't drive: Walk and Wheel to School
Kids and families are being encouraged to walk, cycle or scoot to school at least once a week for the month of October, which begins Tuesday.It's for the City of Vernon's Walk and Wheel to School Mont...
Sep 30, 2019
Campaign enters final few weeks
Canadians will go to the polls three weeks from today to elect the next federal government. Local voters have several more chances to take in forums. There are forums scheduled for the next four night...
Sep 30, 2019
Restaurant chain supports Amanda Todd Legacy
A Vernon-based restaurant chain is helping to end the stigma around mental health, one wing at a time.Wings Restaurants and Pubs will donate $1 from every order of their Pumpkin Spice wings to the Ama...
Sep 29, 2019
RCMP dispel police dog misconceptions at emergency services showcase
Police dogs play an essential role to the RCMP's work, but ask any officer in the unit and they'll tell you there are many misconceptions about police dogs. That's why the police dog services unit too...
Sep 28, 2019
Update: Historic grad class celebrates 50th reunion
Update Sept. 30The Eagles Hall in Vernon was bursting its walls with fifty years of memories on Saturday evening.The Vernon Senior Secondary School Grad Class of 1969 held its 50 year reunion with ove...
Sep 27, 2019
Association celebrates 60 years of success
Sixty years of positive achievements in bringing mental health support to the North Okanagan were celebrated at the Canadian Mental Health Association's Vernon and District Branch's annual general mee...
Sep 27, 2019

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