Four homes declared unsafe
Sex assault suspect sought
Ski hill owner dies in crash
Free HIV self-test kits
'Fortnite' suit payouts begin
Canada's economy flatlines
Trump co-accused flips
Navy to test for steroids
Charged in Tupac's murder
Streaming threshold set
BC firm buys Letterboxd
Sunwing gone within a year
Cristall returns to Rockets
Warriors host Bucks, Trail
Oher conservatorship ends
Britney Spears 'just trolling'
Lizzo seeks suit dismissal
Police check in on Britney
He has almost 40 years experience in journalism around the Okanagan in a variety of roles.
He's worked as a reporter, photographer, editor and manager in all three of the Okanagan's major markets, honing his craft in newspapers before joining Castanet.
Jon is a father of two, step-dad to one, and is married to his wife, Jacqueline.
He is a regional editor for Castanet and North Okanagan news director.
Travel trailer fire on OKIB reserve claims two lives
Two lives were lost in a travel trailer fire on the Okanagan Indian Band reserve last weekend. Vernon RCMP confirm they were called to assist the OKIB Fire...
Election date set in wake of Splatsin chief's removal from office
A date has been set for band elections at Splatsin First Nation in the wake of the chief and councillor's recent removal from office. The North Okanagan...
Young Vernon mom of 2 battling Stage 3 Hodgkin's lymphoma
An online fundraiser has been launched to help a young Vernon mother battle cancer. Janelle Dube was recently diagnosed with Stage 3 Hodgkin's lymphoma....
Drought persists, climate change felt across the Okanagan
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Booze sales wouldn't have put Vernon Winter Carnival concert in the black
Having the liquor licence for Kal Tire Place wouldn't have put Vernon Winter Carnival in the black on the money-losing Reklaws concert in February. Carnival...
Shuswap watershed referendum to resume in new year after wildfire postponement
The continuation of a Shuswap Watershed Council referendum will resume in the new year. The referendum was postponed in mid-August as wildfires ravaged the...
Large police presence at scene of Vernon assault
Vernon RCMP were back at the scene of an assault investigation Wednesday night. As many as four police cruisers were seen outside a home on 26th Avenue, near...
Vernon man among 4 to plead guilty in Hells Angels drug trafficking investigation
A Vernon man is among four to have pleaded guilty in a gang-connected drug trafficking case. The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of B.C. says the pleas...
Vernon ultra athlete found unconscious in Mexico race, carries on this morning
Vernon ultra athlete Shanda Hill was found unconscious in a ditch overnight after a crash during the cycle portion of the Decaultratri Mexico Double Deca...
Snow possible on high-elevation passes tonight in Southern Interior
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement advising of high-elevation snow possible on the Okanagan Connector and Highway 3 tonight. The national...
