Tag Archives: People
Self-defence argument made in Nanaimo woman's first degree murder trial
Editor's Note: The following story contains graphic details of violence. Reader discretion is advised.VANCOUVER - Stating his client faced mounting abuse from her ex-boyfriend, the lawyer of accused m...
Feb 12, 2024
BC United leader addresses number of topics at Vernon town hall
The leader of B.C.'s official opposition had no shortage of issues to talk about as he hosted a town hall in Vernon Thursday night.BC United's Kevin Falcon held the event at the Prestige Vernon Lodge,...
Feb 09, 2024
New leaders for Immigrant and Community Services Society
The Vernon and District Immigrant and Community Services Society (VDICSS) has new leaders at the helm.Martin Friedrich was named the new executive director of the society, while Harriet Gutang was nam...
Feb 06, 2024
B.C.'s Premier takes in Winter Carnival events
People attending Vernon Winter Carnival can expect to see B.C.'s premier at some of the the activities on the opening weekend.David Eby's staff says he'll be at the Balloon Glow by Kal Tire Place at 5...
Feb 02, 2024
Brush with death motivates local musician
A near death experience hasn't slowed down Vernon-based country singer/songwriter Lee Dinwoodie. The well-known artist released a new single on his birthday, Wednesday, Jan. 31, a birthday he wasn't s...
Feb 02, 2024
School district looks to clamp down on disruptions at board meetings
Vernon School District trustees have given preliminary support for changes to the board's procedures in order to minimize incidents like what happened at their meeting last month.Some people, who were...
Jan 30, 2024
Vernon's new communications/grants manager brings wealth of experience to position
Vernon's new communications and grants manager says she has always had a drive to work in municipal communications.Carolyn Baldridge was introduced as the new member of the city's staff at the regular...
Jan 26, 2024
'To see people smile, or save their animal, or feed somebody, is beyond words': Vernon's Good Citizen of Year
To say Gena Barzan was surprised that she had been named Vernon's Good Citizen of the Year for 2023 would be an understatement.Barzan, the executive director of the Animal Auxiliary Thrift Store, was ...
Jan 25, 2024
Lovable dogs visit students to boost mental health
A pair of people-loving dogs will soon be the center of everyone's attention at Okanagan College. Bella and Wilson are therapy dogs, and a regular part of the mental health supports that OC students r...
Jan 24, 2024
Nanaimo woman pleads not guilty to murdering & dismembering former boyfriend
VANCOUVER - A highly anticipated murder trial is underway in BC Supreme Court for a woman accused of killing her former boyfriend then dumping his body parts around Nanaimo.On Monday, Jan. 22 Paris Ja...
Jan 22, 2024
