Category Archives: Vernon
Update: Pest outbreak declared
An official with B.C.'s Agriculture Ministry says a pest outbreak has caused substantial damage to crops in the Enderby, Armstrong and Spallumcheen areas.The ministry has declared an outbreak of the W...
Jun 08, 2019
Vernon Art Gallery gears up for 33rd annual Midsummer's Eve of the Arts
It's dubbed as one of the biggest social events of the North Okanagan. The Vernon Public Art Gallery announced new details for its popular event, a Midsummer's Eve of the Arts. The event will take pla...
Jun 07, 2019
Vernon rally for people with ALS
Vernon is one of the 15 sites in B.C. that will hold a Walk to End ALS this weekend.The event takes place at Polson Park Saturday with registration at 10 a.m., and the walk at 11 a.m.The event shows s...
Jun 07, 2019
Bear aware message slow to sink in for some
The City of Armstrong continues to work with its residents to reduce human-bear conflicts.City bylaw officers made patrols of the Highland Park area Tuesday, and out of 97 homes, 12 written and three ...
Jun 07, 2019
Save-On-Foods waste reduction program expands
A goal that was expected to take six years has been met and exceeded in just six months by Save-On- Foods.The Western Canadian grocery chain cut its food waste in half over that period, working with B...
Jun 07, 2019
Vipers sign centre from Island
He describes himself as a real team player.JoJo Tanaka-Campbell, a smooth skating centre from Mill Bay, B.C., has committed to the Vipers for next season.The forward said he loves hockey "because it's...
Jun 07, 2019
Going mad for science
The Okanagan Science Centre might be the only place you can duct tape your colleague to the wall and be rewarded for it.Fifteen teams of four individuals will test their skills with a series of dynami...
Jun 07, 2019
Creative Chaos kicks off
Crafters from across Canada will be putting their work on display at the 44th annual Creative Chaos. Pottery, paintings, soaps and more will be taking over the tables at the Vernon Recreation Complex ...
Jun 07, 2019
Ebus proposes new services
Ebus, which began operating passenger bus service in Vernon and other cites after Greyhound's departure last fall, wants to expand its routes.In a news release, the company says it has applied to the ...
Jun 06, 2019
District looks at options for parking lot
Right now it's just a big - mostly empty - parking lot, but the District of Coldstream has big plans for its property at 16506 Kalamalka Road.Administrator Trevor Seibel said the site just south of th...
Corey Fischer Jun 06, 2019

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