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Echoes ring out in Vernon council chambers
6+ hour, 28+ min ago (880+ words) Published 8: 00 am Wednesday, June 10, 2026 A new mobi-mat is at Kin Beach, making Okanagan Lake more accessible for all. (Jennifer Smith - Morning Star) An echo was felt at Vernon council chambers Monday, June 8. The Vernon and District Family History Society presented…...
Rec fees refined for Vernon's Active Living Centre
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (731+ words) Published 11: 00 am Tuesday, June 9, 2026 He agreed with the changes but Brian Quiring admits not without a struggle. Quiring and all of Vernon council voted Monday, June 8, to approve refined recreation fees with the opening of Vernon's Active Living Centre now…...
LETTER: Holding Okanagan politicians accountable
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (125+ words) Published 3: 30 pm Sunday, June 7, 2026 However, it's important to remember that in a democracy MPs only do what their constituents allow. I see two main reasons why many MPs aren't working in our best interests. First, too many of us vote…...
Jean jackets abound at Vernon friendship centre ceremony
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (355+ words) Published 3: 00 pm Friday, June 5, 2026 Randy Williams (front) takes part in a smudging ceremony courtesy of Calm Sky (rear) during a kick-off to Blue Jean Jacket Day Thursday, June 4, at Vernon's North Okanagan Friendship Centre Society. Blue Jean Jacket Day is…...
The Turner Files: 2 MLAs, 2 criminal charges, a party leader who has nothing to say
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (663+ words) Vernon Morning Star The Turner Files: 2 MLAs, 2 criminal charges, a party leader who has nothing to say Published 4: 30 am Friday, June 5, 2026 The B. C. Prosecution Service announced Thursday that Jordan Kealy, the Independent MLA for Peace River North, has been charged with…...
Gender apartheid: B. C. march pushes online learning for Afghan women
1+ week, 27+ min ago (625+ words) Published 11: 00 am Wednesday, June 3, 2026 Two dozen supporters gathered in James Bay's Irving Park for the Red Pashmina Walk held on May 31, 2026. (Olivier Laurin/Victoria News) Following 9/11, U. S. President George W. Bush signed a joint resolution authorizing the use of force against those…...
Garden tour blooms in support of Vernon centre
1+ week, 22+ hour ago (420+ words) Published 4: 00 pm Tuesday, June 2, 2026 By Katherine Mortimer Special to The Morning Star The People Place hosts its 22nd Annual Garden Tour this Saturday, June 6 from 9 a. m. to 2 p. m. Gardens, art and tasty treats are all on the menu this year as the People…...
B. C. s forest friends converge in Vernon
1+ week, 18+ hour ago (337+ words) Published 8: 00 pm Tuesday, June 2, 2026 Community forest leaders, partners and supporters from throughout the province are meeting in Vernon this week. The BC Community Forest Association (BCCFA) will hold its 2026 Conference and AGM from June 3 to 5 to connect, collaborate, and explore…...
Negotiations drag on 3 years for North Okanagan sewer transfer at Silver Star
1+ week, 1+ day ago (337+ words) Published 2: 00 pm Tuesday, June 2, 2026 Private utility ownership could become public for Silver Star residents who are tired of soaring prices. The Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) is amid ongoing negotiations with Silverhawk Utilities Inc. (Silverhawk) related to the potential…...
Families helping families: How a Cherryville food bank grew Into a lifeline for an entire community
1+ week, 2+ day ago (824+ words) Published 6: 00 pm Sunday, May 31, 2026 When Sharon Harvey took over Cherryville's annual Christmas Hamper program in 2008, about 20 hampers went out that year. What she noticed, though, was that families in Cherryville were driving 30 kilometres to Lumby every month for food hampers,…...