Tag Archives: People
Fewer drug deaths in Vernon, numbers increasing in Kelowna and across B.C.
March saw the number of local lives lost to illicit toxic substances decline, but that wasn't the case for all of the Okanagan or the province.The B.C. Coroner's Service reported a total of three susp...
May 07, 2024
Safety and commitment highlighted as Vernon wins awards
Vernon residents are well trained when it comes to life saving skills.The B.C. and Yukon branch of the Lifesaving Society Canada has presented Vernon Recreation Services, through the Vernon Aquatic Ce...
Apr 22, 2024
'We are scared': family of homicide victim leaves home
The boyfriend of a woman found dead last weekend in the North Okanagan says changes need to be made to the catch and release laws in B.C. to better protect potential victimsJason Goodreault said on Fa...
Apr 19, 2024
Gas prices spike in Kelowna
The price for fuel in Kelowna jumped just before the Easter long weekend.The fuel price tracking website Gas Buddy reported the average price per litre of regular gasoline in the city was $1.74.9 Thur...
Mar 28, 2024
Vernon's tiered recreation rate system adjusted for groups
A plan to provide reduced fees to groups using Vernon's recreation facilities is getting support from city council.The City of Vernon implemented a tiered recreation fee system on January 1, which all...
Mar 26, 2024
'All-star group' returns to Vernon for fundraising concert
A show that drew rave reviews the first time it came to Vernon is making a return engagement.Community Foundation North Okanagan (CFNO) is presenting the second annual Gary Cable Project Fundraising C...
Mar 24, 2024
Vernon Vipers 'part ways' with head coach and GM
A surprise announcement from the Vernon Vipers.The BC Hockey League team issued a news release on its website Saturday, March 16, confirming the news that Jason McKee is no longer with the club."The V...
Mar 16, 2024
New restaurant, clubhouse and food manager for Vernon resort
The Rise Golf Resort is bringing new amenities on stream for the 2024 season, with a 30,000 square foot expansion. After construction set-backs due to faulty concrete, the 160-seat "The Edge" restaura...
Mar 15, 2024
B.C. winner of $18M lottery jackpot collects prize
British Columbia's newest multi-millionaire is a retiree from Vancouver Island.Sharon Fraser won the $18 million jackpot from the Feb. 23, 2024 Lotto Max draw, and collected the prize from the BC Lott...
Mar 12, 2024
Foundation seeks applications for community grants totalling $250,000
Charitable groups are invited to apply for funding from the Smart & Caring Community Grants Program. The annual program is offered by the Community Foundation North Okanagan to help charities and ...
Mar 06, 2024
