Vernon CMHA launches dialogue series about youth suicide and opioid crisis

Events will be held in Vernon, Armstrong and Lumby.

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    California storms bring mudslide fears, blizzard warning

    Mandatory or voluntary evacuations were ordered in at least five counties in Southern California

    New orca calf in Salish Sea ‘healthy and active’

    Birth cause for celebration but things still dire genetically, expert says

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    Sports

    Vernon bowlers of the week and other lane highlights

    Weekly numbers, averages, high games and other pertinent stats from Vernon’s Lincoln Lanes

    Vernon ices Kelowna, freezes even with Salmon Arm on ringette rink

    Ringette action sees U10 Ice Breakers beat Kelowna 7-6 and tie 6-6 against Salmon Arm

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    ‘Adventure’ books publisher sues Netflix over ‘Bandersnatch’

    Vermont-based company Chooseco claims Netflix violated its trademark with ‘Bandersnatch’

    How an instantly iconic Newfoundland iceberg became a Canada Post stamp

    The remarkable iceberg drew a flood of onlookers to Ferryland, a town of about 500, in April 2017

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    Community

    Vernon students show support for Cambodian children

    Mission Hill is now a sister school with an education program in Svay Chek, Cambodia

    WATCH: Giving the special needs community a Night to Shine

    Global event offers people with special needs a full prom experience in Chilliwack, Surrey

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    Obituaries

    Dorothy Ellen Dreaper (nee Peacock)

    Jan 15th, 2019

    Alexander “Al” Munro

    Jan 10th, 2019

    Kendrick Barton

    Jan 10th, 2019

    Veronica Rose Ploeger

    Jan 10th, 2019

    Ronnie Floyd “Ron” Birch

    Jan 9th, 2019

    Kenneth Gerald Ivanitz

    Jan 7th, 2019

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    Business

    B.C. home sales drop 25% in 2018

    The B.C. Real Estate Association points to the federal government’s mortage stress test

    B.C., Alberta Indigenous leaders to bid for share of TransMountain pipeline

    Majority share means revenue, environmental protection, B.C. chief says

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    Entertainment

    Canadian actors push for more diversity in television, film casting

    Actors say the industry began to change about five years ago, but it has accelerated in the past year and a half

    Snowed In Comedy Tour returns to the Okanagan

    Tour features nearly 30 dates in the Interior, Vancouver Island, the Okanagan and the Kootenays

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    Life

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    From silk to angora, the warmest of winter clothing

      Catching Light, The Season To Shine

      Sequins and silver add sparkle to fashion

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            Reader Poll

            As negotiations carry on between striking workers and Gateway Casino, we want to hear what you think. Take our poll and let us know your thoughts on this issue.


            Workers have been striking Gateway Casino’s four Okanagan locations since June 29, demanding wage increases for union workers. This has been a sticking point for both sides, the strike action now in its 11th week.

            Related: Okanagan casino workers on their 10th week of strike action

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