Snow sweeps over region

Armed with snow shovels, North Okanagan residents have been busy digging themselves out of a winter wonderland. Anywhere from ten centimetres (in Vernon) to 50 centimetres (at Silver Star) blanketed the area Sunday night, followed by another five to 10 centimetres forecasted for Tuesday. That has forced residents out to their driveways... more

Baby Ayva races into the new year

Vernon produces first Okanagan baby of 2009 She arrived two days past her due date, but Ayva Justine Lentz was earlier than five others, to become Vernon’s first baby of 2009. Weighing in at eight pounds, one ounce, Ayva — born to... more

• Crime spree busted
• Overcoming a liquid addiction
• Death prompts ice warning

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Vipers shut down young Swedes

It may not have had the magnitude of the gold-medal game between Canada and Sweden at the World Juniors, but the exhibition between the Vernon Vipers and the Swedish Under 17’s provided a first-rate demonstration in puck skill between two... more

• Stoll strides to road race third
• Sports Briefs
• Midgets face Portland

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The next generation of wedding photos

A wedding today may very well include a choreographed first dance or a unusual toast to the bride, so it stands to reason that wedding photography is also taking on a special twist. Local photographer Kyle Perison is tapping into... more

• Bell employee rings up honour
• Understand the process
• A busy year ahead

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Local chorus sings for Canada

The members of a local choir are anticipating and preparing for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that happens this coming summer. Terry Logan, director of the Chantant Youth Ensemble, has been invited to bring her choir to the 12th annual Unisong on... more

• Still takin’ care of business
• Jazz sextet promises a lively and daring show
• Hamm plays the blues

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Gogos revisited

Editor's note: Following is the first in a two-part series from Susan Fenner, a member of Grannies à Gogo: the Vernon-South Africa Connection, who recently re-connected with the gogos (grandmothers) and their grandchildren during a return trip to Sabie, South... more

• Dealing with a liquid addiction
• Ukrainians celebrate Christmas
• Flippin’ Fun

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TransLink car levy is on comeback trail

Was it only three years ago that transportation minister Kevin Falcon all but ruled out new driver taxes, such as a vehicle levy? How times change. Back then, in late 2005, the minister was crushing tentative suggestions from some gutsy mayors that... more

• War of the Words - Dec. 22
• War of the Words
• Coalitions, minority governments a rarity in Canada

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