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Jon Manchester

Jon Manchester


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778-506-2002
Jon has been with Castanet since 2015, when Castanet began its expansion to include bureaus in Vernon, Penticton and Kamloops

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.
Latest Articles from Jon Manchester
Travel trailer fire on OKIB reserve claims two lives

Travel trailer fire on OKIB reserve claims two lives

Sep 29, 2023 / 12:34 pm

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

Election date set in wake of Splatsin chief's removal from office

Sep 29, 2023 / 11:52 am

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

Young Vernon mom of 2 battling Stage 3 Hodgkin's lymphoma

Sep 29, 2023 / 4:00 am

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

Drought persists, climate change felt across the Okanagan

Sep 29, 2023 / 4:00 am

Despite recent rains and cooler weather, there hasn't been enough precipitation to downgrade the Okanagan from Level 5 drought conditions, and creeks are...

Booze sales wouldn't have put Vernon Winter Carnival concert in the black

Booze sales wouldn't have put Vernon Winter Carnival concert in the black

Sep 29, 2023 / 4:00 am

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

Shuswap watershed referendum to resume in new year after wildfire postponement

Sep 28, 2023 / 11:57 am

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

Large police presence at scene of Vernon assault

Sep 28, 2023 / 11:24 am

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

Vernon man among 4 to plead guilty in Hells Angels drug trafficking investigation

Sep 28, 2023 / 10:50 am

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 found unconscious in Mexico race, carries on this morning

Sep 28, 2023 / 9:34 am

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

Snow possible on high-elevation passes tonight in Southern Interior

Sep 28, 2023 / 6:06 am

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement advising of high-elevation snow possible on the Okanagan Connector and Highway 3 tonight. The national...

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