Category Archives: Vernon

Another pot shop may be setting up shop in the city of Vernon, this time along Anderson Way.Council voted to give a positive recommendation to the store proposed for 115-5100 Anderson Way. The propose...

Voters will have a number of chances to hear from the local federal election candidates at forums in Vernon.The National Association of Federal Retirees will host a forum Thursday night (Sept. 19) at ...

Tolko Industries has announced reductions to its operations in Armstrong and Williams Lake.The Vernon-based company is implementing a flexible operating footprint at its Soda Creek and Armstrong stud ...

Vernon students are being encouraged to push their limits, and to make the most of their school years, by an inspirational speaker.Mike Shaw, skier, professional coach and incomplete quadriplegic, has...

The cooler wet weather has allowed the province to lift a ban on category two and three open fires in the Kamloops ire Centre as of noon Wednesday, Sept. 18.The action applies to all public and privat...

A man is facing possible assault charges after an alleged incident during setup for a trail race in Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park.Police say two race volunteers encountered a man removing markers fro...

It's a win for the media. The judge in the Curtis Sagmoen trial has lifted a publication ban on voir dire testimony, opening the doors to public access to exhibits and some of the trial details. But a...

With housing affordability a struggle in Vernon and throughout the province, a city councillor would like to see the city open the door to laneway homes as a way to increase the housing supply and pro...

Following city staff's recommendation not to endorse a needle buyback program, Vernon city council followed suit and nixed the program in favor of other initiatives. A needle buyback program was origi...

The local candidate for the People's Party of Canada is pleased to see his leader, Maxime Bernier, will be allowed to take part in two televised leaders' debates next month, after earlier being denied...