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JCI gala raises $21,500 for Vernon cancer centre

JCI gala raises $21,500 for Vernon cancer centre

The JCI Hospital Gala raised $21,500 Saturday for the McMurtry-Baerg Cancer Care Centre at Vernon Jubilee Hospital.

North Okanagan fire restrictions looming

Effective at noon May 15, the size of open fires will be restricted in the North Okanagan, to help prevent human-caused wildfires...
B.C. Hydro makes pitch for devices

B.C. Hydro makes pitch for devices

If you stood next to a smart meter for 20 years, says Hydro, the radio frequency exposure would be less than a 30-minute cell phone call..

Suspicious behaviour leads to driving suspension

The Vernon police officer thought there was a good reason to check on a pick-up truck in the downtown core Sunday morning.

Restructuring costs jobs at Lake Country office

The scope of cuts is becoming more clear at Lake Country’s municipal office.

Charges laid in 2011 Highway 6 fatality

Lavington man faces charges in connection with crash that killed a 22-year-old Kamloops man east of Cherryville in April 2011.

City of Armstrong targets modest tax increase

The City of Armstrong proposes to hold the line on taxes for businesses.

Spallumcheen seizure leads to three arrests

The bailiffs went to a Spallumcheen property to seize property. The RCMP arrived to seize marijuana.

Vernon soaks up Rise fees

Vernon council decided Monday to write off $178,850 in fees linked to the Rise housing development...

Vernon tax impact higher than planned

Vernon council approved a 1.7 per cent tax increase but it was determined that only refers to the overall hike in the tax requisition.