From a world-class hill right in our backyard to an incredible network of cross-country trails, the Vernon area is a snow lover's dream. But even the best blue bird day can be ruined by sore feet, or worse, an injury that puts your season on ice. The best prevention starts before you head out to your favourite spot. &q...

Your health is important. It's most important - and at Sterling Rx Pharmacy, they treat it that way. As a locally owned and independent pharmacy, Sterling is able to keep your care front and centre. Rather than being one part of a larger retail store, Sterling Rx is pharmacy first. "Our primary focus is your healt...

The Biggest Loser has arrived in Vernon, and they're looking for locals who are ready to lose weight and gain muscle. Mikkie Nettles-Pollon is the owner of DEEM, which stands for Diet, Exercise, Education, and Mindset. While her local gym is relatively new, it was at her Kamloops facility that she first saw the success...

When Ed Nowek took a summer job beekeeping in Alberta's Peace River Region, he had no idea it would blossom into a lifelong career that would take him around the world. This newfound passion would also flourish years later into a beloved Okanagan landmark. That first job was at a honey farm that produced hundreds of th...

Having the confidence to take on a project by yourself is a lot easier when you know you're not really by yourself. "We encourage people to do it themselves if they can or they feel up to it, but if they get started and then they all of a sudden get to a certain spot, you know, we can go in there and guide them th...

A local company has rolled out a heartwarming initiative, sparked by a spontaneous act of kindness. Todd and Kate Embley are the owners of KT Fairglass. Last winter, Todd had a chance encounter with a father caring full-time for his son who had suffered a severe brain injury. Noticing that their home's main living room...

For this year's BOB Award for Best Chinese Restaurant, locals voted Vernon's oldest Chinese restaurant as the winner. Susie is the second generation to own Royal Garden Restaurant. Her parents Li and Ken Low started the business in its original location in 1995. "My parents have been with me through all this, and ...

Sports teams, community groups, and individual athletes now have a new possible source of funds. Introducing the Red Diamond Community Sponsorship Project. The initiative was launched by Erik and Melissa Locke, owners of The Tile Guy Flooring and Renovations, as a new way for the local company to give back to the commu...

With all the benefits that cycling offers an individual, bike riding as a family offers even more. For families looking for fun ways to spend time together outdoors, the Vernon area has plenty of places to pedal. "We have a great cycling culture," said Nick Brush of Olympia Cycle and Ski. "There's the Ra...

Nothing says summer quite like a full-blown Show and Shine! Is it the classic cruisers you love or the good ol' vintage trucks? Maybe you're happy checking out anything with a motor and wheels. You'll find it all at the Show & Shine June 23rd, presented by Vernon Nissan. Vehicles are the stars of the show, but the ...