Tag Archives: People
Annual charity paddle raises funds for new child care centre at college
Two local women who like to paddleboard will be raising money for the newest child care facility in Vernon for their 2024 charity event.Long-time friends Kristin (Postill) Holomis and Brittney Page ta...
Jul 10, 2024
Rockets communications director moving to NHL team
The Kelowna Rockets director of communications and social media is making the jump to the big leagues.Paige Bednorz will be leaving her position with the Western Hockey League team to join the NHL's E...
Jul 04, 2024
Vernon endorses age and dementia plan, some actions already underway
The City of Vernon is making the community more accessible to the elderly and people with dementia.At its regular meeting Monday, June 24, Vernon city council endorsed the Age and Dementia Friendly Co...
Jun 27, 2024
Drug deaths continued to decline in Vernon, but increase across B.C
The impact of illicit toxic drugs in Vernon continued its downward trend in April. The B.C. Coroner's Service reported a total of two suspected drug poisonings in Vernon in April, down from three the ...
Jun 06, 2024
Landmark Vernon orchard cooks up new book
One of Vernon's best known agri-tourism businesses is passing on some of its best recipes.The Davison Orchards Cookbook will be on store shelves soon, and features favourite recipes from the farm and ...
Jun 05, 2024
Fundraisers launched for local man injured in ATV crash
Fundraising efforts have been launched to support a North Okanagan resident seriously injured in an ATV crash.A GoFundMe campaign for Chris Sinnett, 'Help Chris Sinnett's long road to recovery,' said ...
Jun 03, 2024
Nominations sought for Tim Hortons North Okanagan athlete, team and leadership awards
The deadline is fast approaching for the public to submit nominations for the 2024 Tim Hortons North Okanagan Athlete, Team and Leadership awards.The deadline for suggestions is Friday, May 31.Nominat...
May 28, 2024
Mental health training for veteran aid providers to run in Vernon for first time
Groups and individuals that serve veterans in Vernon will get to access a specific training opportunity for the first time later this month.The Mainland B.C. Military Family Resource Centre (BCMFRC) w...
May 14, 2024
Wildfire mitigation work south of Ellison Park
Work to mitigate wildfire risks will be undertaken in the city's southeast end.As part of ongoing fire mitigation efforts, crews will be thinning, limbing, clearing and piling fire fuels on the Crown ...
May 13, 2024
Local contractors, builders restore Lumby woman's home
A Lumby woman can live more comfortably thanks to donations from local businesses and contractors. KT Fairglass, which previously donated a window to a family in need as part of the company's new Comm...
May 10, 2024
