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Vernon child porn case may not go to trial because of Charter challenge
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Reporter
A north Okanagan man is facing child pornography charges but the case against the former Salmon Arm teacher might not go ahead if a judge rules his Charter rights have been violated. Continue reading
Glacier National Park benefiting from intense fire season
“Fire has been a natural part of these systems and it is what supports having a healthy ecosystem.” Continue reading
Vernon woman forced to stop taking life changing medication because of cost
“It’s like a train wreck that’s coming. I know I’m going to be hit and it’s going to hurt. I’m going to be sick.” Continue reading
CHBC’s 60th anniversary: Six decades of change in Vernon
To celebrate 60 years of CHBC, we’ve dipped into the archives to look back at how the last six decades have shaped Vernon into the city it is today. Continue reading
Greyhound applies to cut service in Similkameen Valley
Changes could be coming to some British Columbians’ regular Greyhound route. Continue reading
Mother-daughter trio compete together at provincial games in Vernon
Vernon’s Mira Grypink, 84, has been competing at the 55+ B.C. Games since they began three decades ago. Continue reading
55+ B.C. Games competitors in Vernon prove you’re never too old
“You lose nothing by trying and you may well be surprised at how good you may be at certain things.” Continue reading
Central Okanagan School District grappling with “unprecedented” air quality issues
In a message to staff, the school district said it has no specific policy partly because the school district said the severity and frequency of poor air quality ratings are unprecedented. Continue reading
Two dead in fiery crash near Falkland
It appears a minivan and pickup truck collided head on, with the minivan then bursting into flames. Continue reading
West Kelowna driver fights vehicle fire, prevents it from spreading
Police said the “quick actions” of a driver and bystanders in West Kelowna stopped a vehicle fire from becoming something much worse on Thursday. Continue reading
Joe Rich residents in the clear as Philpott Road firefight continues
The last remaining evacuation alerts for 35 properties near the Philpott Road wildfire where lifted on Thursday. Continue reading
Vernon mom creates inspirational back to school messages
Kids at one Vernon elementary school had some extra encouragement this year as they headed back to class. Continue reading
Kelowna courthouse evacuated after suspicious package found
The Kelowna courthouse, along with many other buildings on Water Street, was evacuated Thursday morning after a suspicious package was found on the courthouse premises. Continue reading
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau makes surprise visit to Kelowna citizenship ceremony
Ironically, while Trudeau was speaking about tolerance, a man in a passing vehicle yelled a profanity at the prime minister. Continue reading
Kelowna Rockets best Kamloops Blazers in preseason action
It was truly a team effort, with six different Rockets contributing goals to the win. Continue reading
