Category Archives: Vernon
Charity Classic raises big bucks for VJH
A major milestone was reached this past weekend at the tenth anniversary of the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation Charity Golf Classic held at Predator Ridge Resort.The annual sold-out event saw 136 ...
Sep 10, 2019
Sagmoen: Court ban remains in place
A publication ban on voir dire testimony remains in effect for the time being in the case of a man accused of pulling a gun on a sex trade worker near Falkland two years ago.Media arguments against th...
Sep 10, 2019
Targeted break-ins hurt local business
A downtown business is complaining about ongoing break-ins that have cost the company thousands of dollars.Brooke Astells of Innerspace Watersports on 32nd Street said the shop has been repeatedly tar...
Sep 10, 2019
Update: Multiple crashes on Vernon roads
Rain may have contributed to some crashes in Vernon Monday morning.RCMP closed the intersection of 25th Avenue and 41st Street following a multi-vehicle crash Monday morning around 8 a.m.It was rainin...
Sep 09, 2019
Vernon Winter Carnival receives thousands in grant funding
The Vernon Winter Carnival will be receiving a funding boost thanks to some federal grant funding. The organization will receive $150,000 over the next two years.Deb White, Chair of the Vernon Winter ...
Sep 09, 2019
Update: Sagmoen pleads not guilty
UPDATE:A Shuswap man has pleaded not guilty to five charges in connection with an alleged incident involving a sex trade worker near Falkland two years ago.Thirty-nine-year-old Curtis Wayne Sagmoen wa...
Sep 09, 2019
Dangerous driving & robbery suspect facing several trials
A man accused of crimes around the North Okanagan ranging from armed robbery, to assault and dangerous driving, has set dates for separate trials.29-year-old Michael Trosky is alleged to have committe...
Sep 09, 2019
Lane closures for road project
Drivers are being advised of lane closures on the highway through Vernon starting later this month, for a road upgrade.Construction along 48th Avenue (29th Street to Highway 97) continues as part of t...
Corey Fischer Sep 08, 2019
Local charities benefit from Fuel Good Day
You can fill up your tank -- and 'fuel' good about doing it.Armstrong Regional Co-op is holding its annual Fuel Good Day on Sept. 17 when 10 cents from every litre of fuel sold at all Armstrong Region...
Sep 08, 2019
Update: Saturday night lightning show; rain helps firefighting efforts
Update 6 p.m. The rain today is helping firefighting efforts in the Kamloops Fire Centre. The B.C Wildfire Service provided the following updates: With cooler temperatures and precipitation in the reg...
Corey Fischer Sep 08, 2019

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