3Trees Okanagan plans therapeutic wilderness camp for sex abuse survivors
Three Armstrong women who dream of opening a therapeutic wilderness camp for sex abuse survivors are one step closer to opening the doors. Their charity, 3Trees...
Vernon refill store named Retailer of the Year by local chamber
Imagine filling 120 hockey rinks with plastic. That’s how much of the material FILL Vernon’s Refill Store has been able to divert from the waste...
Internet phenom Gurdeep Pandher brings dancing and lessons of joy to Vernon schools
He’s known across social media for his bhangra dancing and spreading joy and positivity. Gurdeep Pandher brought his moves with a message to students at...
The Debaters bring live show to Vernon for one night only
If you’re looking to start your holiday season off with some laughs, The Debaters promise to deliver. Made famous by the radio show of the same name, The...
White House Mortgages awarded for customer service by Vernon chamber
When you walk through the doors of White House Mortgages off 27th Street in Vernon, you see the results of Deb White’s lifelong dedication to her business...
Shortage of snow delays opening day at SilverStar Mountain Resort
SilverStar Mountain Resort has delayed the opening of its downhill season. Resort operators have made the decision to push opening day for alpine skiing back to...
Farmer's Almanac winter predictions concerning for BC residents
Although we are still weeks away from the official start of winter, which begins Dec 21, the Farmer’s Almanac is forecasting much of the country could see...
Vernon RCMP offer tips to help prevent theft of holiday deliveries
Black Friday deals will be followed by Cyber Monday buying – and porch pirates are just waiting for the opportunity to steal your stuff. Vernon RCMP...
Conservation officer says bear's defence mode kicked in when startled by Salmon Arm jogger
Conservation officers consider Tuesday’s encounter between a bear and a Salmon Arm jogger a case of "being in the wrong place at the wrong...
Silver Star cross-country and snowshoe trails to open Friday morning
Cross-country skiers anxious to hit the trails can rejoice Friday as SilverStar Mountain Resort opens its Nordic and snowshoe trails at 8:30 a.m. SilverStar...