
After bouncing from job to job in his younger years, he spent two years working in a sawmill and quickly realized that was not the career for him.
After getting laid off for the third time, he went to college where he took journalism and photography which formed the basis for a career he has been enjoying (most of the time) for the past 25 years. He wrote a slice-of-life column for a daily newspaper for eight years and still writes articles for his blog, therudemonkey.blogspot.ca.
He is a middle-aged father of three children. He has one dog and shares his home with two cats (although he's not exactly sure how that happened.)
He is losing hair where he wants it and is growing it where he doesn't need it. He has a love for motorcycles and enjoys martial arts.
Lumby chamber seeking public input in attempt to lure a new bank to village
Ahead of the Lumby Scotiabank closure next year, residents are being asked what their banking needs are in an effort to attract a new financial institution to...
Vernon council expecting report on fire rescue services, emergency program next year
A review of Vernon fire services is underway with a report expected in the new year. During the 2023 budget approval process, city council approved funding for...
City of Vernon asked to approve LED lighting project for airport
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Vernon's North Okanagan Optimists Club seeking donations for Children’s Christmas Gift House
While Santa's Anonymous provides parents a chance to pick out gifts for their children, the Children’s Christmas Gift House allows children to get...
City of Vernon Business Walks found one third of businesses said finding employees was difficult
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Vernon Winter Carnival is just 67 days away
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Armstrong students learn American Sign Language to communicate with new student
When Bella first arrived at Armstrong's Highland Park Elementary School, no one knew American Sign Language. But that soon changed. Having moved from...
Construction of water feature at Vernon's newest park is now complete
Vernon's Civic Park is another step closer to completion. Construction of the water feature at the downtown park is now complete. Construction of the shade...
Vernon's North Okanagan Youth and Family Services Society presenting literacy skills workshop
The North Okanagan Youth and Family Services Society wants to help children and adults turn the page. NOYFSS and the Literacy Society of the North Okanagan have...
High Rate Anaerobic Digester in operation at Vernon Water Reclamation Centre
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