Category Archives: Vernon
Green candidate brings oil and business background to race
The local ballot is starting to fill up for the federal election this October.The North Okanagan Shuswap riding now has four candidates, with the addition of Marc Reinarz of the Green Party.The Spallu...
Jun 12, 2019
Local physiotherapist faces two charges
Police say a Vernon man who works as a physiotherapist, was charged with two counts of sexual assault, and they are trying to find out if there may be other alleged victims.Stephen Witvoet, 47, was ar...
Jun 12, 2019
Vipers name new captain
The Vernon Vipers have announced their captain for the 2019-20 B.C. Hockey League season.Twenty-year-old Connor Marritt will wear the C - a choice that makes sense for a lot of reasons, according to V...
Jun 12, 2019
Thousands raised during the Walk to End ALS
A total of 111 people strapped on their running shoes at Polson Park for the ninth annual Vernon Walk to End ALS. A grand total of $23,473.85 was raised on Saturday, according to the ALS society of B....
Jun 12, 2019
Okanagan's drought level raised
British Columbia could be in for a hot, dry summer -- even more than usual.The B.C. government has elevated the Okanagan to a Level 2 drought rating based on the low snowpack, early snowmelt, and the ...
Jun 12, 2019
Local pharmacist carvin' out a skateboard legacy at 56
Marvin Penner effortlessly drops-in off the quarter pipe deck into the bowl at Polson's skatepark. Riding a 44-inch longboard, it looks like Marvin is surfing the concrete as he flows from one end of ...
Jun 11, 2019
'It's pretty run down': Homeless shelters asked to clean up
Vernon city council is urging the homeless shelters to tidy up their appearance.Council voted to write a letter to the shelters on Monday asking them to clean up their properties, and to enforce their...
Jun 11, 2019
Creative Chaos celebrates new records
Creative Chaos is as popular as ever - perhaps even more so.The 44th annual arts, food and crafts show at the Vernon Recreation Complex last weekend had more vendors than ever due to additional space ...
Jun 11, 2019
New water facility ready to open
The chairman of the Regional District of North Okanagan calls it a significant milestone for the community.Kevin Acton is referring to the new UV disinfection facility at the Duteau Creek Water Treatm...
Jun 11, 2019
Roofer suffers fall after having a seizure
A roofer suffered a fall on the job early Tuesday afternoon after having a seizure. Luckily the man was tied down to the home and did not fall off the roof."He fell on top of the roof and smashed his ...
Jun 11, 2019
