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FILE - Justin Roiland poses for a portrait to promote the television series "Rick and Morty" on day two of Comic-Con International, July 21, 2017, in San Diego. Roiland, who created the animated series “Rick and Morty” and provides the voices of the two title characters, is awaiting trial on charges of felony domestic violence against a former girlfriend. A criminal complaint obtained Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, by The Associated Press from prosecutors in Orange County, Calif., detailed the charges against him. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)
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FILE - In this Thursday, June 18, 2020 file photo, President Donald Trump looks at his phone during a roundtable with governors on the reopening of America's small businesses, in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington. On Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023, Facebook parent Meta said in a blog post it is reinstating former President Trump’s personal account after two-year suspension following the Jan. 6 insurrection. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
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FILE - Justin Bieber attends The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute benefit gala on Sept. 13, 2021, in New York. Bieber’s publishing rights, copyright ownership and all rights to his entire music catalog are now under Hipgnois. The deal reportedly cost $200 million which is one of the biggest sales for a musician as young as Bieber, who is 28 years old. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
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FILE - Paris Hilton, left, and Carter Reum appear at the LACMA Art + Film Gala in Los Angeles on Nov. 6, 2021. Hilton has welcomed her first child, with her husband Reum. Hilton took to Instagram and posted a photo that shows the 41-year-old new mom holding her baby boy’s tiny hand. Details of the birth remain unclear and the heiress did not give any details or when her baby was born. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)
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Vernon restaurant gone to the birds with mini Wings

An exact miniature replica of the Wings Vernon restaurant was created by Barnwood Birdhouses

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Vernon Jubilee Hospital has seen an increase in admissions in recent days, putting pressure on medical staff amid the respiratory virus season, Karl Hart with Interior Health said by email Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023. (File photo)

Vernon hospital inundated with patients as respiratory virus season continues

The emergency room is ‘crazy busy,’ says one resident

Vernon Jubilee Hospital has seen an increase in admissions in recent days, putting pressure on medical staff amid the respiratory virus season, Karl Hart with Interior Health said by email Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023. (File photo)
Lifeguard Chantal Wong stands next to the newly installed diving board at the Vernon Aquatic Centre.<ins> The board will be ready for use later in the day Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023.</ins> (City of Vernon photo)

New diving board makes a splash at Vernon pool

The old diving board was decommissioned in November after a deficiency was found

Lifeguard Chantal Wong stands next to the newly installed diving board at the Vernon Aquatic Centre.<ins> The board will be ready for use later in the day Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023.</ins> (City of Vernon photo)
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FILE - Britney Spears arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood," on July 22, 2019. A man once briefly married to Britney Spears was convicted Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, of aggravated trespassing and battery at the pop star’s June wedding. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
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Sarah Polley arrives on the red carpet for “Women Talking,” at the Toronto International Film Festival, in Toronto, on Tuesday, September 13, 2022. Toronto filmmakers Polley and Domee Shi are among the Canadians competing in the top categories at this year’s Academy Awards. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
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Pope Francis speaks during an interview with The Associated Press at the Vatican, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023. Francis acknowledged that Catholic bishops in some parts of the world support laws that criminalize homosexuality or discriminate against the LGBTQ community, and he himself referred to homosexuality in terms of "sin." But he attributed attitudes to culture backgrounds, and said bishops in particular need to undergo a process of change to recognize the dignity of everyone. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
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A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on Vernon’s Pottery Road Wednesday morning, Jan. 11, 2023. (File photo)

Pedestrian struck by vehicle in Vernon

The pedestrian escaped the incident with minor injuries

A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on Vernon’s Pottery Road Wednesday morning, Jan. 11, 2023. (File photo)
The Coldest Night of the Year walk in Vernon is slated for Saturday, Feb. 25, and Canadian Mental Health Association Vernon hopes to raise $40,000. (CMHA Vernon Photo)

Vernon Coldest Night of the Year walk aims for $40,000

Canadian Mental Health Association fundraiser slated for Saturday, Feb. 25; sign-up has begun

The Coldest Night of the Year walk in Vernon is slated for Saturday, Feb. 25, and Canadian Mental Health Association Vernon hopes to raise $40,000. (CMHA Vernon Photo)
Thomas Yerosic is lucky to be alive after he was hit by a BC Transit bus in downtown Vernon Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023. (File photo)

‘I thought, I’m dead’: Man struck by bus in downtown Vernon

Thomas Yerosic suffered extensive internal bruising from the Jan. 5 incident

Thomas Yerosic is lucky to be alive after he was hit by a BC Transit bus in downtown Vernon Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023. (File photo)
Hi Noon Toastmasters hosts an open house Wednesday, Jan, 18 at noon at IG Wealth. (Zoom meeting screenshot)

Masters open Vernon house to toast back in person

Hi Noon Toastmasters invites public to first face-to-face meeting since pandemic

Hi Noon Toastmasters hosts an open house Wednesday, Jan, 18 at noon at IG Wealth. (Zoom meeting screenshot)
Recreational cannabis is legal in Canada on Oct. 17th. The City of Lacombe has spent the last year preparing bylaws to allow for the sale and consumption of recreational cannabis in the community. Black Press File Photo

Should B.C. allow cannabis lounges and cafes? Survey gets mixed reviews

Support high for cannabis consumption spaces among users, but police, health experts more cautions

Recreational cannabis is legal in Canada on Oct. 17th. The City of Lacombe has spent the last year preparing bylaws to allow for the sale and consumption of recreational cannabis in the community. Black Press File Photo
Vernon’s beloved Peanut Wading Pool at Lakeview Park on East Hill is being refurbished, but construction delays have resulted in the city announcing the pool will not open in 2023. (City of Vernon photo)

Vernon’s Peanut Pool will not open in 2023

Construction delays blamed as work continues on revamped pool at East Hill’s Lakeview Park

Vernon’s beloved Peanut Wading Pool at Lakeview Park on East Hill is being refurbished, but construction delays have resulted in the city announcing the pool will not open in 2023. (City of Vernon photo)
Power is out for more than 800 residents in the Falkland area Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023. (BC Hydro image)

UPDATE: Power restored for more than 1,000 residents in Falkland area

BC Hydro says the outage is due to a transmission circuit failure

Power is out for more than 800 residents in the Falkland area Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023. (BC Hydro image)
The City of Vernon’s Water Reclamation Centre (VWRC) is preparing for a release of high-quality reclaimed water following an extensive treatment process. (Black Press - file photo)

Vernon to release reclaimed water into lake

Most of the reclaimed water is piped to MacKay Reservoir on Commonage Road

The City of Vernon’s Water Reclamation Centre (VWRC) is preparing for a release of high-quality reclaimed water following an extensive treatment process. (Black Press - file photo)
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Upgrades drive detour on Vernon streets

Storm infrastructure work underway this week

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Coldstream resident Jack Borden (left) discusses the potential for a new public works building, in front of the existing building with district operations superintendent of utilities Keith Whiteley (centre) and district operations superintendent of public works and parks Mike Pethick. (Roger Knox - Morning Star)

Coldstream considers first public works project plans

Detailed design cost estimate 6.8% of $8.5 million total project pricetag

Coldstream resident Jack Borden (left) discusses the potential for a new public works building, in front of the existing building with district operations superintendent of utilities Keith Whiteley (centre) and district operations superintendent of public works and parks Mike Pethick. (Roger Knox - Morning Star)
Crystal Swetz-Wallace

UPDATE: Missing woman in Vernon area found safe

Crystal Swetz-Wallace, 39, hadn’t been heard from since Dec. 16

Crystal Swetz-Wallace
Vernon Search and Rescue crews had a long night looking for a pair of snowmobilers lost in the Greystokes area early Jan. 8. (VSAR photo)

Vernon search crews rescue stranded snowmobilers near Kelowna

Central Okanagan crews were tied up looking for missing snow bikers

Vernon Search and Rescue crews had a long night looking for a pair of snowmobilers lost in the Greystokes area early Jan. 8. (VSAR photo)
Jan. 9 crash.

Driver uninjured after vehicle rolls several times north of Vernon

No injuries reported in Monday morning Highway 97A incident

Jan. 9 crash.
An AIM Roads plow truck tends to Pleasant Valley Road Friday, Dec. 30, 2022. (Jennifer Smith - Morning Star)

Sanding crews battle slick Vernon roads

Rain followed by overnight freeze ices up area streets

An AIM Roads plow truck tends to Pleasant Valley Road Friday, Dec. 30, 2022. (Jennifer Smith - Morning Star)
Paper gift bags are among the many new items added to the Columbia Shuswap Regional District’s recycling program effective Jan. 1. (File photo)

Columbia Shuswap Regional District adds recycling items

More items can now be recycled at local depots or in home recycling programs.

Paper gift bags are among the many new items added to the Columbia Shuswap Regional District’s recycling program effective Jan. 1. (File photo)
The City of Vernon is expected to discuss a notion of motion to create a diversity, equity and inclusivity strategy at its regular meeting Monday, Jan. 9. (File photo)

UPDATE: Vernon councillor’s motions for diversity strategy passes

Kari Gares’ notice of motion for diversity, equity and inclusivity strategy unanimously endorsed

The City of Vernon is expected to discuss a notion of motion to create a diversity, equity and inclusivity strategy at its regular meeting Monday, Jan. 9. (File photo)
The Vernon Winter Carnival Society is asking the City of Vernon to consider waiving or reducing rental fees for five events during the 63rd annual festival Feb. 3-12, including the Balloon Glow. (Morning Star - file photo)

UPDATE: Vernon Winter Carnival request for fee reduction on hold

Carnival society asks city to waive or reduce rental fees for five events for 63rd festival Feb. 3-12

The Vernon Winter Carnival Society is asking the City of Vernon to consider waiving or reducing rental fees for five events during the 63rd annual festival Feb. 3-12, including the Balloon Glow. (Morning Star - file photo)