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[] | 2016-08-31T08:52:36 | null | null | As the Okanagan urbanizes, the role of the Interior Provincial Exhibition grows. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fopinion%2F391774781.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | EDITORIAL: Head to Armstrong for the fair | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | The gates are open on the biggest event the North Okanagan has to offer.
The 117th annual Interior Provincial Exhibition, commonly known as the Armstrong fair, gets underway today and runs until Sunday.
And as in previous years, huge crowds are expected — there were 158,238 last year.
Many will go for the thrill of the... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/opinion/391774781.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/d14f2a8c710c1994f17439590b26f7ad2a822a5a6fa9be76e209655565020b27.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:14:23 | null | null | Resident calls on the City of Vernon to take action | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fopinion%2Fletters%2F391284781.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Intersection woes | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | I am using the intersection of 43rd Avenue and 20th Street on a daily basis numerous times and cannot understand why we cannot have a four-way stop like at Pleasant Valley Road and 43rd Avenue.
When the school is out, the line-ups are backed up a long way. Sometimes, drivers coming from the east wait and don't know who... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/opinion/letters/391284781.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/aa354b7b3b32c539ef376d8eb205676f3bdfc92cb992a4fb102f845c5bd2ffc2.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:14:38 | null | null | The overhaul of the KIJHL North Okanagan Knights has begun. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fsports%2F391096581.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Knights release three 20-year-old vets | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | Morning Star Staff
The overhaul of the North Okanagan Knights has begun.
The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League squad, which finished fourth in the Okanagan Shuswap Division in 2015-16 with just 14 wins in 52 games, has the potential to have 16 players return for the upcoming season.
Three that won’t be with t... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/sports/391096581.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/566d7c4cfc2767c56961f595d2d190a761fcb914c5e54eba902ad4366457357a.json |
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"Kevin Mitchell"
] | 2016-08-26T13:14:54 | null | null | Gone are goalie Brendan Barry and captain Colton McCarthy. The Vernon Vipers, however, will carry on just fine without both veterans. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fsports%2F391085991.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/56187vernonVipersCamp2web.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Barry heads for Clippers crease | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | Gone are goalie Brendan Barry and captain Colton McCarthy. The Vernon Vipers, however, will carry on just fine without both veterans. It’s all part of the business end of the B.C. Hockey League.
While McCarthy told family, friends and teammates last spring he was considering spending his 20-year-old season in college, ... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/sports/391085991.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/952a6e4c312c3ed977c1550f9e1b851d719c4406425c8c270579d73782356ee0.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:14:29 | null | null | The North Enderby Timber didn’t need showers after winning the North Okanagan Soccer League regular season title Wednesday night. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fsports%2F391351761.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Timber capture NOSL title | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | Morning Star Staff
The North Enderby Timber didn’t need showers after winning the North Okanagan Soccer League regular season title Wednesday night.
NET won their second straight title, at 15-1-2, after the Revelstoke Stallions forfeited their game scheduled for Salmon Arm.
The Turn-Key Controls ambushed the last-place... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/sports/391351761.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/6c7b3f3fd04b2fccb74af46236dcfe50e155369e10dbca501156974e25a6e70d.json |
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"Roger Knox"
] | 2016-08-26T12:53:37 | null | null | The original Stampeders recapture the glory days when they play the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Saturday, Sept. 17. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fentertainment%2F391323671.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/61120vernona-StampsIanTysonweb.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Sweet City Woman sings for 45 years | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | The Stampeders (Rich Dodson, from left, Kim Berly and Ronnie King), in a 1972 appearance on The Ian Tyson Show, play Vernon’s Performing Arts Centre Saturday, Sept. 17. The Stampeders (Dodson, below from left, Berly and King) today.
Really? Follow up a hit record that reached No. 2 on the Canadian adult contemporary ch... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/entertainment/391323671.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/e81a03b3adbbbd87f7c47fafaf970336722d5597ab6bbaefcc2106778c6de89c.json |
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"Glenn Mitchell"
] | 2016-08-28T08:51:22 | null | null | “New research from UBC suggests there may be some truth to the belief that marijuana use causes laziness – at least in rats.” | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fopinion%2F391441081.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | MITCHELL'S MUSINGS: Study adds to debate | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | The press release from the University of British Columbia, dated Aug. 23, 2016 begins: “New research from the University of British Columbia suggests there may be some truth to the belief that marijuana use causes laziness – at least in rats.”
Ahem. See editorial cartoon above.
The study goes on to say that THC (tetrah... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/opinion/391441081.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/d972ac752f2b8b1b4e9118eb9f54026ff497d6325aada8d3b29d456260059d59.json |
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"Staff Writer"
] | 2016-08-28T08:50:59 | null | null | Construction craft worker aboriginal bridging runs from Sept. 12 to Dec. 16 at Okanagan College | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fbusiness%2F391432411.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/13054vernoncollegeweb.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Program creates opportunities | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | Jay Charleyboy says training from Okanagan College has allowed him to move ahead in the construction industry.
With strong demand for construction trades workers, Okanagan College is offering a second intake of a program designed to help aboriginal students build job site skills, gain apprenticeship training and get on... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/business/391432411.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/9433de7d838fb09d1544b6b7ce0b5c5f70994efc1ca384847401626edee1f0d8.json |
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"Canadian Press"
] | 2016-08-28T22:51:37 | null | null | Talks continue, with rotating overtime ban set to begin Monday if no agreement by midnight Sunday | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fnews%2F391545211.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/68221BCLN200782072cranbrookdailyCPweb.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Postal workers union give details of job action if no deal is reached Sunday | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | OTTAWA – Contract talks continue between Canada Post and its largest union, but neither side is hinting as to whether any progress has been made.
A federally appointed mediator has been meeting with the two sides since Friday to try to reach a deal.
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says if there is no deal by midni... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/news/391545211.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/0ee4fedfb9ad101d9c2943e0167d9220dcd8fa8690ae08e82991a85df775a007.json |
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"Staff Writer"
] | 2016-08-29T18:51:46 | null | null | Motorists will have to start paying for parking at the Civic lot Thursday. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fnews%2F391629501.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/38309vernoncivic_arenaparkingweb.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Paid parking begins at Vernon's Civic Arena | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | The City of Vernon is clarifying paid parking at Civic Arena.
Motorists will have to start paying for parking at the Civic lot Thursday.
“Paid parking will be in effect Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.,” said Tanya Laing Gahr, communications officer.
“Parking after 3:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, weekends and o... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/news/391629501.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/71f1d4b6b46f4e6d987ce3f08625a548a6b9c3c69c891d0fe7f34f93344393c5.json |
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"Carli Berry"
] | 2016-08-26T13:07:18 | null | null | People gathered at Kalamalka beach last Saturday for the event | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fcommunity%2F390344991.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Vernon Dragon Boat Festival a hit at Kalamalka Lake | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | null | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/community/390344991.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/8b9a06f417263763859626ec61aff67a2f96039584498e62eff15f59c0225d21.json |
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"Richard Rolke"
] | 2016-08-28T18:51:34 | null | null | Evacuation alert rescinded for Kokanee Road area in Okanagan Landing | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fnews%2F391543211.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Downed power pole sparked wildfire near Predator Ridge | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | The cause of Saturday's wildfire near Predator Ridge has been determined.
Strong winds knocked a power pole down and it came into contact with a tree in the Kokanee Road area.
"Contact with the tree set it off," said Lawrie Skolrood, Vernon deputy fire chief, of electrical sparks.
As of Sunday afternoon, the six-hectar... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/news/391543211.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/61d3bfdec4e01723e1a6e283d015fae3228949a29a1692a08b58787473d62f8d.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:11:33 | null | null | Babies born to parents in the Okanagan between July 11, 2016 and Aug. 14, 2016 | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Flifestyles%2F390623231.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/23659vernonstorkreport.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Stork Report: New Arrivals | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | Parents share their baby joy in the Stork Report.
July 11: Born to Patricia and Willard Dwyer of West Kelowna, twin girls, named Avaya Reeve, 6 lbs. 7 oz., and Kinley Rachel, 6 lbs. 12 oz. Granddaughters for Pat and Linda Dwyer of Lundbreck, Alta.; Tom and Carine Baird of Grindrod, B.C. Great-granddaughters for Rosa Ba... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/lifestyles/390623231.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/c77043116c269ceb9c0141018bcb700930a70f37e7a1af79980185c49fd9d15d.json |
[] | 2016-08-28T08:52:03 | null | null | Resident provides their thoughts on disabilities and society | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fopinion%2Fletters%2F391402631.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Life story response | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | "I am going out into the world and being brave" - Sam Zaharia.
This is what we folks with all disabilities do every day.
It includes everyone of us, whether it's a visible or an invisible disability, eg. mental illness.
It's time we change the perception of those we label disabled. Ableism should be in the past as well... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/opinion/letters/391402631.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/0753d0c57193342e87229aaf1cf74acedac6f8f615f1477bc110265b1acde284.json |
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"Lisa Vandervelde"
] | 2016-08-26T13:09:59 | null | null | Pam Taylor recently opened Pink Spotted Goat, which rents shelf space to local artisans | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fbusiness%2F390727621.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/70910vernonlv-pinkspottedGoat7-22-16.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Pink Spotted Goat urges local | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | Pam Taylor, owner of the Pink Spotted Goat, celebrates artisans from the Thompson-Okanagan in her variety market in downtown Vernon.
At first glance, it may look like any other store with shelves of products. But after closer inspection each section of shelving displays an individual vendor’s handcrafted work
Pam Taylo... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/business/390727621.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/dbf2189ec46c5d570033a8bfc009efcb59656b659de13fe0c696ce83ff1e3e31.json |
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"Staff Writer"
] | 2016-08-26T13:10:20 | null | null | The seventh annual Grindrod Garlic Festival is all about garlic and so much more, so bring the family and enjoy the day Aug. 21 | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Flifestyles%2F390623561.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/23707vernongarlic.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Garlic is king at the annual Grindrod festival | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | The seventh annual Grindrod Garlic Festival promises everything to do with garlic, as well as live music, art, crafts and local produce by the river, Aug. 21 in Grindrod.
For a taste of everything garlic and more, bring your lawn chair and plan to spend the day at the seventh annual Grindrod Garlic Festival on Sunday, ... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/lifestyles/390623561.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/13667c21e319596a5d9bbe9f2984bacbdc9af93053395a8713cc88822f109d9a.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T20:51:55 | null | null | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fopinion%2F391329361.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/favicon2.ico | en | null | Vernon Morning Star | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | You have already participated in this poll. Thank you!
Last Week's Question of the Week Final Results Do you use your local library branch? Yes 35 %
No 64 % | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/opinion/391329361.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/7d057f830b5462d20ee6f99391f0af4e021ce0a12bb6987ab6935e9cd8fa1a87.json |
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"Richard Rolke"
] | 2016-08-29T14:51:42 | null | null | Firefighters were called to incidents on Old Kamloops Road and L&A Road Sunday afternoon. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fnews%2F391608621.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/31366vernonBXSwanLakeLogo.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | BX firefighters faced with more suspicious blazes | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | BX-Swan Lake firefighters were on scene of two grassfires Sunday.
Suspicious grass fires continue to break out in the BX.
BX-Swan Lake firefighters were called to incidents on Old Kamloops Road and L&A Road Sunday afternoon.
"They're identical to the rest of them," said Bill Wacey, fire chief.
Since April, there have b... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/news/391608621.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/f77366530b6d63dce3c437c7dfb22d2859824230d89cca0da450020457a1e20e.json |
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"Kristin Froneman"
] | 2016-08-26T13:03:25 | null | null | The spirit of the celebrated artist Sveva Caetani was felt Thursday at the fifth annual A Splash of Red fundraiser in Vernon. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fentertainment%2F391087121.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/56670vernonSplashweb.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Splash brings infusion of cash | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | Sveva Caetani loved a good garden party.
The spirit of the celebrated Vernon artist was felt Thursday, Aug. 18 at the fifth annual A Splash of Red fundraiser, held in the gardens and grounds of the grand mansion once owned by the Caetani family, now run as a cultural centre, providing artist residencies, studios and ev... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/entertainment/391087121.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/13b7f612329ea5d5d6bf52ee7c3b0d7a67386a7ed95e4c486400c779c38af6d6.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:14:47 | null | null | Darryl Zubot spent 35 years in the tire business so realizes how life rolls. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fsports%2F391099031.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Zubot, Bardock take Spallumcheen titles | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | Darryl Zubot spent 35 years in the tire business so realizes how life rolls.
The 51-year-old father of six wheeled one of the biggest comebacks in recent history to win the Spallumcheen Golf & Country Club’s men’s championships Sunday.
Zubot finished with rounds of 76-67 for 143, two strokes ahead of youthful Jon Gardn... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/sports/391099031.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/d5fa0c7ffce5ddb65ae90d48bd2ee8204927cf75851bd53bb3395d7e83128fc2.json |
[] | 2016-08-28T08:51:12 | null | null | Dance teacher Debra Parmenter offers women of all ages a chance, or a re-chance, to dance. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Flifestyles%2F391453471.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/20766vernonargyllforweb.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Dancing for the sheer joy of it | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | Argyll School of Celtic Arts dance instructor Debra Parmenter with shoes for a variety of dance styles. She is leading a new class for adult beginners this fall.
You can dance if you want to.
“Anyone of any age can learn to dance for enjoyment, exercise and artistic expression at any age,” said Debra Parmenter. “Someti... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/lifestyles/391453471.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/b5ac9c03a244a0dbc8f30fb856e9dd4bbd83770a3c8c7fc4b80d05a8e42ad38c.json |
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"Staff Writer"
] | 2016-08-26T14:49:34 | null | null | The charity is raising $1.6 million to build a 9,800-square-foot facility | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fcommunity%2F391281861.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/46206vernonjs-ipe9-8-28-13web.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | NONA earns IPE charity recognition | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | The Interior Provincial Exhibition will feature the North Okanagan Neurological Association this year.
The North Okanagan Neurological Association Child Development Centre has been named the 2016 charity of choice by the Interior Provincial Exhibition.
The 117th annual fair runs Aug. 31 to Sept. 4 in Armstrong.
“This r... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/community/391281861.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/4ffcf58c05f87e30b0fdd73708a9b2372efda25446986bbd5b6cd7f9c28540fd.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:14:13 | null | null | Resident has another proposal for Stickle Road and Highway 97 | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fopinion%2Fletters%2F391028921.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | A safer solution | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | Applying a common sense solution to the Stickle Road intersection, one must consider all options.
The Ministry of Transportation engineers, who design and build our transportation corridors, have a mandate different to us locals.
They are to build fast, efficient roads for all users as transportation is an important pa... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/opinion/letters/391028921.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/62af58d096b30cd400ad2cf4fa99ded966bfe73fe70c8c9f969074c548e42dcc.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:03:47 | null | null | Aniko Forgo continues her series, sitting down with local musicians for a question-and-answer session | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fentertainment%2F390757311.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/81506vernonWildSon.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Getting to know: Wild Son | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | Wild Son is a Kelowna-based folk/rock band that is set to release a new acoustic EP this fall.
Wild Son is a folk/rock band from Kelowna, B.C. The four-piece band is composed of band members Kieran McCaffrey (vocals and guitar), Aaron Desilva (bassist and backup vocals), Mitch Howanyk (violinist, mandolin and backing v... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/entertainment/390757311.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/b3f7891af5fc73c8f7cf50624211d3f8de011f6352be8a0748ab0aa34bdca808.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:14:35 | null | null | They needed a playoff to determine the Maple Leaf Junior Junior Boys title winner Tuesday at Predator Ridge Golf Resort. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fsports%2F391352551.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/72926vernonPredatorGolfweb.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Federko edges Wadsworth at Predator Ridge | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | Austin Bosquet of Vernon watches his drive at the second hole during the Boston Pizza Maple Leaf Junior Tour Tuesday at Predator Ridge Golf Resort.
Maple Leaf Junior Tour Staff
They needed a playoff to determine the Maple Leaf Junior Junior Boys title winner Tuesday at Predator Ridge Golf Resort.
Nik Federko, 17, of Ke... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/sports/391352551.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/3637a24eaacdb32a4cd1d3cf825e877e5f16cbeff09ffedf7236ebc0fbcd9e6d.json |
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"Richard Rolke"
] | 2016-08-30T16:51:59 | null | null | Nature’s Fare Markets in Vernon and Kelowna raised $30,000 for Okanagan Rail Trail construction | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fnews%2F391755291.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/94800vernona-naturetrail8-30-16.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Funds roll in for Okanagan Rail Trail | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | Alexa Monahan (left) and Claire Volpatti, with Nature’s Fare Markets, check out the Okanagan Rail Trail corridor with trail ambassadors Laurie Postill and Debbie Clarke.
Planning for a recreational corridor has received a major boost.
Nature’s Fare Markets in Vernon and Kelowna raised $30,000 for Okanagan Rail Trail co... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/news/391755291.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/9a56ef9dfa3e63ed39c8370242dfa125a116008ffd43ed26a9190c9d19cf0b7c.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:12:05 | null | null | Allowing women Muslim officers to wear the hijab is a positive move for the nation | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fopinion%2F391319981.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | EDITORIAL: RCMP embrace Canada's diversity | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | As soon as it became known that the RCMP will now allow female Muslim officers to wear hijabs, social media went viral. Some of the comments weren’t very supportive of the decision.
However, how is this RCMP order any different than 20 years ago when the force gave male Sikh officers the ability to wear turbans? There ... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/opinion/391319981.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/8f569fd1de3ae97e0e7b07fa74e5ec687d217b6eda35916c7c60853d5e020a90.json |
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"Richard Rolke"
] | 2016-08-26T14:51:03 | null | null | The fire department responded to reports of a grass fire in the 5300 block of Old Kamloops Road | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fnews%2F391406511.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/3007vernonVernonFireRescueWEB.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Vernon grass fire knocked down by crews | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | A grass fire is fuelling a warning from Vernon officials.
The fire department responded to reports of a grass fire in the 5300 block of Old Kamloops Road just before 9 p.m. Thursday.
"The guys got there right away and knocked it down," said Jack Blair, Vernon deputy fire chief.
Quick action was a result of residents co... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/news/391406511.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/eaef6e979bb468d491fae7baa0bdadcfefc98743ce27901d09fa23dd4a32271d.json |
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"Staff Writer"
] | 2016-08-26T13:13:30 | null | null | A Vernon motorist called Wednesday at 5:17 p.m. to report that a silver car had cut him off at 39th Avenue and 12th Street in Vernon. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fnews%2F391347241.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/70156vernonRCMPweb.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | RCMP look for pair of suspects in Vernon traffic mayhem incident | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | Vernon RCMP are looking for a pair of suspects allegedly involved in a stolen vehicle incident Wednesday.
Vernon-North Okanagan RCMP are attempting to identify and locate two suspects involved in the theft of a stolen vehicle and pursuant traffic mayhem allegedly caused by the pair.
A Vernon motorist called Wednesday a... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/news/391347241.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/071092b2580bf697460f923c92afff2b823008810661e238c886e0d00fb72370.json |
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"Staff Writer"
] | 2016-08-28T08:51:01 | null | null | A number of construction projects are taking place in the community’s central core | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fbusiness%2F391432331.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/13031vernonlv-hamlets8-24-16WEB.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Downtown Vernon bustling | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | A number of construction projects are underway in downtown Vernon, including The Hamlets.
Growth is taking place in downtown Vernon.
A number of construction projects are taking place in the community’s central core and the hope is they will draw more residents to live there and visit.
“Additions to downtown include th... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/business/391432331.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/541269c0663bd3aca15d1ed0ac2714bf7ae1e78820659983362c0fb984dbd454.json |
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"Staff Writer"
] | 2016-08-26T13:13:11 | null | null | The advisory affected more than 530 properties connected to the Killiney and Westshore systems | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fnews%2F391303331.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Water quality advisory lifted for North Westside | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | A precautionary water quality advisory has been removed for customers served by the Killiney Beach and Westshore Estates water systems.
The advisory affected more than 530 properties connected to the two systems servicing subdivisions off Westside Road. The advisory was recommended Monday as a result of the power outag... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/news/391303331.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/d3bb8a681731e609f83c5c74e84f3ce516737348e723fa10b1429f7b4c0cb57d.json |
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"Staff Writer"
] | 2016-08-26T13:04:32 | null | null | Vernon area youth ages five to 16 can create wire and paper birds with artist-in-residence Niharika Rajput at Allan Brooks Nature Centre. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fentertainment%2F391322611.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/60797vernonBirds.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Artist workshop is for the birds | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | School children hold up their paper birds made in a workshop conducted by New Delhi artist/conservationist Niharika Rajput.
Have a birder in the family?
As bird watching becomes more popular, youth are getting in on the action, observing our avian friends.
On Saturday, Aug. 27 at 10 a.m., youth ages five to 16 can crea... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/entertainment/391322611.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/71ed7b2c360c68793167fe2ad1775b15018f72f0956fc27bfe80305a9fd895e1.json |
[
"Richard Rolke"
] | 2016-08-28T14:51:32 | null | null | George Zimmerman has heard the tires squealing, the metal on metal and the sirens. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fnews%2F391443701.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/17681vernonrr-george8-22-16.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Resident wants brakes put on Stickle plan | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | Resident George Zimmerman looks over a petition he launched in 2006 demanding safety improvements at Stickle Road. He wants a traffic signal there.
George Zimmerman has heard the tires squealing, the metal on metal and the sirens.
A resident of Stickle Road since 1950, Zimmerman has had a ringside seat to numerous clos... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/news/391443701.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/1c1a12f4271cb80c23b7672705c9eef7f113ac93859dd6b203b0006ab75e1511.json |
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"Canadian Press"
] | 2016-08-31T00:52:03 | null | null | Two sides avert job action that has loomed for months | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fnews%2F391803281.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/18051BCLN2007Canada_Post_TruckWikimediaCommons.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Canada Post, postal union reach tentative deals | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers have reached tentative agreements, averting the prospect of a labour dispute that has loomed over the talks for months.
In a statement, Labour Minister MaryAnn Mihychuk says the agreements were reached "voluntarily," but provides no other details about the deals them... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/news/391803281.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/820cf5e68dbd3258321e723fadd402bec3dac786f64481f6785a76f592196f95.json |
[
"Kevin"
] | 2016-08-26T13:09:24 | null | null | Rose Family Orchard in Lake Country looks to hosting special events | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fbusiness%2F390727451.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/70820vernon25984winfieldfarmersWEB.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Rules add value to family farm | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | Glenn and Jamie Rose, along with Aidan, 11 and Emily, 9, operate the Rose Family Orchard in Lake Country.
Before moving to Lake Country and purchasing Frank’s Orchard, California residents Jamie and Glenn Rose did plenty of research on what it would take to make for a successful farm operation.
In their native Californ... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/business/390727451.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/3db779cfd894adece66c76330c4bd159cf747197a156127f2f43a62ebee63dd8.json |
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"Brian Taylor",
"Peter Howe"
] | 2016-08-26T12:52:37 | null | null | War Dogs, starring Jonah Hill and Miles Teller, asks, | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fentertainment%2F391323221.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/61007vernonWarDogs.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Reel Reviews: War Dogs blow a kiss, fire a gun | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | Miles Teller and Jonah Hill play two dudes who receive government contracts to supply weapons for U.S. troops in Afghanistan.
Twenty-something massage therapist David Packouz (Miles Teller) just wants to make a living for himself and his young family that is on the way.
After meeting up with his old school friend, Efra... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/entertainment/391323221.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/1e62929a8ae6224d17a5f861781a46c71ad522fbb72041c88731b334cf08fe26.json |
[] | 2016-08-28T08:50:27 | null | null | With 11 films already shown, the Okanagan Screen Arts Society (OSA) is steadily growing. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fentertainment%2F391454071.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/21056vernonOSAMarqueeCOL.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Okanagan Screen Arts Society gains members | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | The historical Vernon Towne Cinema is home to the new Okanagan Screen Arts Society.
With 11 films already shown, the Okanagan Screen Arts Society (OSA) is steadily growing, with 50 anticipated members expected to join the group by its next screening.
Using a successful formula of off-beat films such as Edwearde, Swiss ... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/entertainment/391454071.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/29c1666018564361848001fbcd3f3b139fd0ec1d79ee6e2feffd660b911dc84b.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:14:09 | null | null | Residents upset with plans for the highway intersection | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fopinion%2Fletters%2F391284951.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Vernon Morning Star | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | We’ve pretty well covered all aspects of Stickle Road with the vast majority in agreement of minimal cost with lower speed signs, or the traffic light which even the government agrees will happen at some point. I haven’t seen any mention of the real issue at hand. I know of four government officials, including our mayo... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/opinion/letters/391284951.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/448efdeafbc9b1bd30b2e3ae1fb11a71a18a55ccd24f58c2d23a0f8c168dc9f0.json |
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"Carli Berry"
] | 2016-08-26T18:51:05 | null | null | The City of Vernon, the RCMP and ICBC are banding together to fight auto crime. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fnews%2F391326991.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/62750vernoncb-lockout2-8-25.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Officials target auto crime | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | Volunteer Eliana Stepanchuk checks a car for valuable items during a Lock Out Crime operation Wednesday at the Village Green Centre in Vernon.
The City of Vernon, the RCMP and ICBC are banding together to fight auto crime.
Volunteers will be roaming the streets placing crime prevention notices on vehicles susceptible t... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/news/391326991.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/329a13edb9c9b9c59e1e495b233285ca52f9790043deac527889015f948f211e.json |
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"Richard Rolke"
] | 2016-08-26T13:13:43 | null | null | Community may also initiate a bylaw regarding idling vehicles | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fnews%2F391326801.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/62665vernoncigarette8web.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Enderby seeks input on smoking in parks | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | Enderby officials wonder if there should be tighter restrictions for smoking in parks.
There could be tough rules for anyone lighting a cigarette or idling their vehicle in Enderby.
The Enderby and District Services Commission will launch a public consultation process to determine if there is support for enhanced tobac... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/news/391326801.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/17f39e1d810bbbc2975c46f39cf2ae28a7d5341197fe7dc14b32a24fa262f8aa.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:12:34 | null | null | Given that URM is increasingly facing pressure to help those in need, we wish Eric Foster well with his lobbying. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fopinion%2F391080121.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | EDITORIAL: Mission needs stable funding | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | There was some good news Tuesday as Vernon’s Upper Room Mission received a $100,000 cheque.
What this means is the non-profit can keep its doors open throughout the day, and not just during meals, so our most at risk residents have a safe and welcoming place to be.
That service came to an abrupt end this spring after t... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/opinion/391080121.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/23da5e7fb6a5013c84b81ddf8b76dd6146267f8f8943004192094f7b7ce54b47.json |
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"Richard Rolke"
] | 2016-08-29T14:51:44 | null | null | There are growing concerns about jet boats plying the waters of Hidden Lake | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fnews%2F391600431.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/17654vernonHiddenLake.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | High-speed boaters make waves at Enderby area lake | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | Local authorities are concerned about speed boats on Hidden Lake, near Enderby.
Hidden Lake has been discovered.
There are growing concerns about jet boats plying the waters of the lake 24 kilometres east of Enderby, and, in some cases, towing people.
“It’s an absolute no-tow zone,” said Tundra Baird, an Enderby city c... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/news/391600431.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/9b0c6f2f74c7adae69c0a4e03f23296fe30e7e7895e93af650f5c981a1b0fc39.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T02:54:01 | null | null | If it’s late August, it must be time for the North Enderby Timber and Turn-Key Controls to challenge for the Gibson Cup. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fsports%2F391821561.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/42492vernoncb-mensfinalssoccer-8-28web.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | NET-Turn-Key make Gibson Cup final | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | Jeff Nice of North Enderby Timber dekes around Riley Strother of Peters Tirecraft in North Okanagan Soccer League semifinal playoff action Sunday night at MacDonald Park. The Timber won 2-1.
If it’s late August, it must be time for the North Enderby Timber and Turn-Key Controls to challenge for the Gibson Cup as North ... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/sports/391821561.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/e5b38c912568a002f1026835ff32bfd8378b4851afb552b3e04533a3ad13966c.json |
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"Roger Knox"
] | 2016-08-26T13:14:50 | null | null | In a half-season with the North Okanagan Knights, Brady Marzocco made an impression. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fsports%2F391352151.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/72719vernonKnightsLogo2016_Color.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Marzocco serious about Knights' camp | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | The North Okanagan Knights are getting prime-time work from Brady Marzocco in training camp.
In a half-season with the North Okanagan Knights, Brady Marzocco made an impression.
The Armstrong product has carried that over into training camp for the new Kootenay International Junior Hockey League season.
Signed from the... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/sports/391352151.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/eba7c0019f7d102e7f64eb2b87946cdfd72e1ad944df8c54605b8bf5412f0ed4.json |
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"Roger Knox"
] | 2016-08-26T13:13:07 | null | null | Crews from BX Swan Lake, Armstrong Spallumcheen and BC Wildfire battle pair of grass fires off McLennan Road... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fnews%2F391318731.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/52924vernonbxfire.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Quick action saves structures in suspicious BX fire | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | BX Swan Lake and Armstrong Spallumcheen Fire Departments worked with BC Wildfire Crews to battle two grass fires off McLennan Road in the BX Wednesday evening.
Jeremy Korhonen’s post-work beverages had to wait Wednesday.
The newly arrived Vernon man, staying with family on McLennan Road in the BX, had stopped at the Sq... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/news/391318731.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/9d2a8381df45435107e50c2d91c82002915b3a8b70c8d27fa293afb9fe033509.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T20:53:46 | null | null | Another year, another Gibson Cup final between North Enderby Timber and Turn-Key Controls. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fsports%2F391641421.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/42492vernoncb-mensfinalssoccer-8-28web.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Timber vs Turn-Key in Gibson Cup final Wednesday | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | Jeff Nice of North Enderby Timber dekes around Riley Strothers of Peters Tirecraft in North Okanagan Soccer League semifinal playoff action Sunday night at MacDonald Park. The Timber won 2-1.
Another year, another Gibson Cup final between North Enderby Timber and Turn-Key Controls.
So it goes in the North Okanagan Socc... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/sports/391641421.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/329914f2515c2e1d2d802231c542896754c59144dd986ca20537583db33c9c59.json |
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"Staff Writer"
] | 2016-08-30T16:51:40 | null | null | The seventh annual Kalamalka Classic Standup Paddleboard Festival runs from Friday to Sunday | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fcommunity%2F391737621.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/88564vernona-classpromo8-29-16.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Paddle fest ready for Kalamalka Lake | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | The seventh annual Kalamalka Classic Standup Paddleboard Festival runs Friday to Sunday at Kal Beach in Coldstream. The event is the largest of its kind in Canada.
Paddlers are ready to hit the water.
The seventh annual Kalamalka Classic Standup Paddleboard Festival runs from Friday to Sunday at Kal Beach in Coldstream... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/community/391737621.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/a90e70e97af68d3e13b00dbb9575376b4302698f2d28f2144b7a616a555d6198.json |
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"Canadian Press"
] | 2016-08-27T02:51:10 | null | null | Forest fires tore through northeastern B.C., but then cooler weather took over June into July. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fnews%2F391429961.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/27526BCLN2007FireTangoLookout.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | B.C. wildfire costs top $100M, but still less than in 2015 | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | B.C. has spent $103 million fighting wildfires across the province since the fire season began April 1.
Information officer Claire Allen of the BC Wildfire Service says that is less than half the amount spent in B.C. over the same period last year.
She says $232 million was spent battling 1,772 fires between April and ... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/news/391429961.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/39bb4ed85744e3247c4f6781ab69a20ecb2a2fa8b04c9c40416c2a0b83a4cfd2.json |
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"Roger Knox"
] | 2016-08-26T13:12:24 | null | null | Some thoughts on the Rio Olympics from a guy who is two years away from being eligible to compete in the 55+ BC Games | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fopinion%2F390601161.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | AT RANDOM: Rio grand | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | Some thoughts on the Rio Olympics from a guy who is two years away from being eligible to compete in the 55+ BC Games (cribbage, one-act plays), and who has watched, approximately, 4.7 hours of coverage on TV...
...Let’s start with coverage. CBC 1 NBC 0. Canada’s Olympic broadcast host, with help from TSN and Sportsnet... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/opinion/390601161.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/0e3b1529c19ae2b77dcb2729049ebfd1193b86601d958d0ebfcc20fbfdc251b8.json |
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"Richard Rolke"
] | 2016-08-29T16:51:44 | null | null | The six-hectare Kokanee Road blaze broke out Saturday afternoon | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fnews%2F391621611.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/35676vernona-kokaneefire8-29-16web.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Wildfires a growing reality for Vernon firefighters | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | The Kokanee Road blaze demonstrates the risk in the woods for Vernon firefighters.
The six-hectare blaze broke out Saturday afternoon and was tackled vigorously by the city’s career and volunteer forces throughout the weekend.
While the department’s previous focus was primarily structure fires, interface blazes are inc... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/news/391621611.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/2819de4167c8d7744062919ff5d2c6e5933bb023c52a047ec0057460817d7424.json |
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"Kevin Mitchell"
] | 2016-08-30T20:53:57 | null | null | Austin Adamson brings grit, moxy and experience to the Vernon Vipers of the BCHL. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fsports%2F391782701.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/6649vernon26630.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Vernon Vipers add WHL 20-year-old veteran | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | Austin Adamson has signed with the Vernon Vipers.
Austin Adamson brings grit, moxy and experience to the Vernon Vipers of the BCHL.
The Snakes obtained the 20-year-old Richmond product in a Wednesday morning trade with the Chilliwack Chiefs, who owned Adamson's rights. The Vipers gave up future considerations.
Adamson,... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/sports/391782701.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/23452cd5525bcfb9a0d2bd7c5c33ed39cb08bff4b6603fdf80f1727d76eeed20.json |
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"Richard Rolke"
] | 2016-08-27T20:51:20 | null | null | The July statistics show that nine permits were issued by the municipality | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fnews%2F391442061.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/17036vernonconstructionweb.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Coldstream construction stays steady | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | A lot of construction is taking place in Coldstream.
Construction in Coldstream remains steady.
The July statistics show that nine permits were issued by the municipality — three single-family dwellings, two additions, three swimming pools and one shed with a total construction value of $2.4 million.
That compares to 1... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/news/391442061.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/8b982624c88ae9b2b3de95c965099821b337ebd89205cb82b958345fc1c2d2df.json |
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"Canadian Press"
] | 2016-08-26T13:12:44 | null | null | Notice means delivery could be cancelled as early as Monday | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fnews%2F391302051.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/68221BCLN200782072cranbrookdailyCPweb.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Postal union issues strike notice after it says Canada Post refused special mediator | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | The union representing most workers at Canada Post has issued a 72-hour notice of job action as it tries to bargain a collective agreement with the Crown corporation.
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says the notice spells out what actions it is planning, but stops short of a full-blown walkout.
CUPW national presi... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/news/391302051.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/1af292859fd20b84d89b5df3db6e373220b92b3f5c3cd90c618e5bcc764cdb0e.json |
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"Tom Fletcher"
] | 2016-08-26T13:09:02 | null | null | Asian demand for B.C. wood products peaked in 2013, analyst says China sales on pace for 50 per cent drop | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fbusiness%2F391328001.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/63096BCLN2007thomsonchinaosb7web.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Lumber exports shift to U.S. as China sales slump | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | Wood products exports from Canada to Asia were down 18 per cent in the first six months of 2016, with the biggest decline being softwood lumber from B.C. to China, according to the Seattle-based Wood Resources International.
Lumber sales to China are on pace to drop by 50 per cent this year compared to 2014, as B.C. lu... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/business/391328001.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/59a6540b03f612bbd0310a0fb5596b689de1797e40dd3e18e8449a546a2c6815.json |
[] | 2016-08-28T08:52:06 | null | null | Huge praise for the theatre company's latest production | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fopinion%2Fletters%2F391402741.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Vernon Morning Star | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | My wife and I have just got in from seeing this year’s Caravan Farm Theatre production of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town, which, in our view, is one of their best.
The play tells the story of the lives, times and deaths of the citizens of a fictional small American town called Grover's Corners over a 19-year period in the ... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/opinion/letters/391402741.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/3c195294a0f6b1f2196ffb8e7ab37e0cc7d76d56a32b0f31528484a1a4ee57e3.json |
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"Carli Berry"
] | 2016-08-26T13:06:29 | null | null | Dogs are joining their owners on the golf course for August’s pet month. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fcommunity%2F390739211.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/74892vernonsub-predatorridgedogs-8-17.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Predator Ridge going to the dogs | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | Predator Ridge is celebrating its 25th anniversary by going to the dogs. On Aug. 28, a pet-friendly golf tournament will be held which allows patrons to bring their furry friends.
Predator Ridge is celebrating with furry friends for its 25th anniversary.
Dogs are joining their owners on the golf course for August’s pet... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/community/390739211.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/b3a59a3800a3c723e52facdc0530edf09b2f00070ca67840e8ceac7ce88bf7cf.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T22:50:27 | null | null | Volunteers to ask seniors about staff, food, privacy, medications and other conditions in residential care | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Flifestyles%2F391445481.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/18269BCLN2007Nursinghomeflickr7web.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Senior home survey seeks volunteers | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | B.C. has 300 seniors' care facilities, and residents and their loved ones are to be surveyed on conditions.
More than 250 volunteers have signed up to compile a survey of seniors in residential care, and B.C.'s Seniors Advocate is looking for more.
The 27,000 seniors living in 300 residential care facilities around the... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/lifestyles/391445481.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/8676556d1043d7d5e7d426e9b7704d6b3a0ee76eeec177fb0bb2f2582e471f09.json |
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"Jennifer Smith"
] | 2016-08-26T13:08:15 | null | null | The Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce is teaming up with KPMG LLP to bring the second annual Top 20 Under 40. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fcommunity%2F390347791.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/11730vernonjs-20under40-8-16-16.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | KPMG Top 20 Under 40 awards young entrepreneurs and business professionals | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | Tracy Cobb-Reeves (left), Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce president, discusses the benefits of the Top 20 Under 40 awards with Murray Smith, KPMG; Leigha Horsfield, Community Future North Okanagan; and Kevin Poole, City of Vernon.
A spotlight is being shone on the North Okanagan’s rising stars of business.
The Great... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/community/390347791.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/78579a13a4e60414826575fb513a344daf5b7b87375a824d5b625fdcd6ab43cd.json |
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"Staff Writer"
] | 2016-08-26T13:10:10 | null | null | Daryl Eyjolfson is with Vernon’s Dominion Lending Centres White House Mortgages | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fbusiness%2F390015151.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/34127vernon9myc9ErW.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Local mortgage broker named as Young Gun | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | Daryl Eyjolfson, of Vernon’s Dominion Lending Centres White House Mortgages, has been included in the Canadian Mortgage Professional 2016 Young Guns list.
A North Okanagan mortgage professional has just been recognized on a list of the industry’s 50 most promising individuals in the country.
Daryl Eyjolfson, of Vernon’... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/business/390015151.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/90b155f434e8d40d849a29b828c05796c83a0b3b96fc98ec2f9a29630ad4a2dd.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T12:54:04 | null | null | Lounge offers free trials of Virtual Reality Gaming during the Downtown Vernon Curbside Night Market. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fentertainment%2F391085881.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Downtown Vernon internet lounge has new virtual reality | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | Local gamers have a new virtual reality to enter and no, we’re not talking about Pokémon Go.
The Downtown Internet Lounge is celebrating five years in business with a party, coinciding with the Downtown Vernon Curbside Night Market on Friday, Aug. 26.
The main attraction will be free trials of one of Vernon’s newest fo... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/entertainment/391085881.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/3b71821635eee831c3d1726aa1a046596e1488baf608d0f237a63ce7d58a3e9e.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T18:51:51 | null | null | Water test results from last week put the water as safe to swim in | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fnews%2F391622701.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/36009winfieldswimadvisoryweb.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Swiming/beach water quality advisory lifted for Lake Country's Beasley, Reiswig parks | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | A beach water quality advisory has been lifted for two beaches in Lake Country.
Beach water test results from last week on Wood Lake have improved and the August 19th swimming and beach water quality advisory has been removed for Beasley Park and Reiswig Park on Wood Lake.
According to Interior Health, lake water is no... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/news/391622701.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/8bba70cd774f98daac6067dd0e3b61fbaf1f44926f5bdc57efc6850506cbc048.json |
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] | 2016-08-27T14:50:13 | null | null | Event raised $2,000 for Gord Downie’s Sunnybrook Foundation and about $6,500 for NONA | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fcommunity%2F391438861.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/15994vernonlm-hip18-20-16.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Tragically Hip show a success | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | Organizers On Ouch, Trevor Perepolkin and Akbal Mund take in the crowd at the The Tragically Hip live stream party at the Vernon Curling Club.
The celebration of The Tragically Hip’s nationally broadcast final stop on their Man Machine Poem tour continues.
In Vernon, a livestream screening of the Aug. 20 concert at the... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/community/391438861.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/27ec6cd3acbc1f8c2c30f3ad197a4c5d23eb77359d967e19e7bc4608b5b56d1e.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:10:58 | null | null | Bees are in trouble around the world for a variety of reasons, but there are important steps we can take to save them. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Flifestyles%2F391324561.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/61859vernonbeesweb.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Bees are in trouble but everyone can do their part | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | Efforts can be made to save bees, says Heather Clay, CEO of the Canadian Honey Council and founder of the Urban Bee Network.
By Heather Clay
Without honey bees, humans would be restricted to a very bland diet. One third of our food is pollinated by these amazing little creatures as they transfer pollen from male anther... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/lifestyles/391324561.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/34ecf2d5294578597251d2897665ab7a8d809dd68e54432948995e4ebf47d653.json |
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Lumby’s Cedar Bridge School is building support to expand classroom space to meet a growing demand for alternative education.
Cedar Bridge brings educati... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/community/390562421.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/f2bdd2787d595e3356027b2d13c99c5d23cddc3cc95a33fad96541f4db49e547.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T00:53:17 | null | null | Vernon Kal Tire appear poised to take a run at a second straight playoff title in the Kelowna Tree Brewing Men’s 35+ Soccer League. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fsports%2F391460781.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Kal Tire bounces Beer Badgers | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | Morning Star Staff
Vernon Kal Tire appear poised to take a run at a second straight playoff title in the Kelowna Tree Brewing Men’s 35+ Soccer League.
The Tiremen wrapped up second place by lassoeing the Salmon Arm Beer Badgers 3-0 Thursday night at McDonald Park.
Bryan Schenker opened the scoring when he broke through... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/sports/391460781.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/9f006a3d286f0d1b6986bb13cec468b77cc73bb56e6604bb41b1925705a70f81.json |
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"Richard Rolke"
] | 2016-08-27T14:51:14 | null | null | There are growing concerns about jet boats plying the waters of Hidden Lake | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fnews%2F391443621.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/17654vernonHiddenLake.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | High-speed boaters make waves on Enderby area lake | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | Local authorities are concerned about speed boats on Hidden Lake, near Enderby.
Hidden Lake has been discovered.
There are growing concerns about jet boats plying the waters of the lake 24 kilometres east of Enderby, and, in some cases, towing people.
“It’s an absolute no-tow zone,” said Tundra Baird, an Enderby city c... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/news/391443621.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/b9b5add4f0a3d213a0299d19ac4fe4fab98ca90877c1e037afc57da7ddfde759.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T22:53:49 | null | null | Vernon’s Tyler Steel has signed with the Huntsville Havoc of the Southern Professional Hockey League | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fsports%2F391662711.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/49419vernonTylerSteelweb.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Vernon's Tyler Steel signs with Huntsville | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | Vernon's Tyler Steel, who spent three years with the BCHL Merritt Centennials and three seasons with the NCAA Division I Brown Bears in Rhode Island, has signed a pro hockey contract.
Morning Star Staff
Vernon’s Tyler Steel has signed with the Huntsville Havoc of the Southern Professional Hockey League for the 2016-17 ... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/sports/391662711.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/ced32badeb075b433f450d41742d0646ffa28db2d54ca52301cec6d94511a237.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T22:51:07 | null | null | Regional District of Central Okanagan reviews request for governance study | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fnews%2F391442531.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/17175vernonkillineybeachhallweb.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | North Westside ponders future | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | The North Westside Road area is considering whether other governance options are viable. The Killiney Beach Community Hall is the focus of many activities.
The North Westside could be another step closer to determining its future.
Regional District of Central Okanagan directors instructed staff Monday to prepare a repo... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/news/391442531.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/459ec9c73ef91840677330b2280a3e8e00c56702a60a06a9ce2819b3937d7958.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:11:17 | null | null | North Okanagan Hospice Society offers workshop for those who are caregiving at home | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Flifestyles%2F390755941.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/80908vernonDr.CaroleRobinson.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Workshop gives support to family caregivers | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | Dr. Carole Robinson will facilitate Caregiving at Home: A Family Caregiver Decision Guide Sept. 6 and 7 in Vernon, Armstrong and Lumby. Deadline to register is Aug. 23.
“Family is whoever the ill person says it is.” It could be your family, a friend, an acquaintance, or a neighbour.
North Okanagan Hospice Society is pl... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/lifestyles/390755941.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/bd0f60c8f97ffaf5397ffcb40ca36baee10712d1c4d2f3e39cd5ccd908ba0571.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T00:50:57 | null | null | The pop star and Matchbox Twenty front man talks being recognized as an LGBTQ ally and the future of the band. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fentertainment%2F391671081.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/53361penticton0831-Rob-Thomas-Ben-Watts-004.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Rob Thomas on the right side of history and the future of Matchbox Twenty | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | Rob Thomas hopes one day people will not be recognized for being allies to the LGBTQ community, it will be the norm.
In April the Matchbox Twenty front man and solo pop star was the recipient of an Ally Award from the Trevor Project, a nonprofit suicide hotline specifically made for LGBTQ youth.
“It seemed to me like t... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/entertainment/391671081.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/6bfdb14d5fe03abcfb60a1ef648d6657377e019ae7a3b93df63bfbe0ef716c35.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T18:51:48 | null | null | Tim Walters will begin a three-day trek tomorrow in an effort to raise money for local student , who suffered a massive brain aneurism. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fnews%2F391636381.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/40619salmonarmSAWalkerGuy.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Professor begins long walk to raise money for student who suffered aneurism | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | Tim Walters, an English professor at the Okanagan College Salmon Arm campus will be walking from Penticton to Salmon Arm to raise money for a student who suffered a brain aneurism.
An Okanagan College professor will set out Tuesday on an ambitious three-day trek in an effort to raise money for local student Gary Baker,... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/news/391636381.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/f3c9d8f136828c30eb711a5b71bc70c20f8ef5731cbb59c9fa214d5db14029f0.json |
[] | 2016-08-28T08:52:08 | null | null | Resident frustrated with the actions of the Ministry of Transportation | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fopinion%2Fletters%2F391402981.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Traffic light wanted | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | I wish to join the group of letter writers who are dismayed at the intransigence of the Ministry of Transportation in dealing with the question of traffic control at the Stickle Road/Highway 97 intersection.
I think that the city, the regional district and the Ministry of Transportation are all abandoning their respons... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/opinion/letters/391402981.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/17f98db81713b1fabd216fde883d0e40610d28de67862f9b0f07d99fa5c519d8.json |
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Firefighters that were involved in the mo... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/news/391626341.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/e4cc11c2f5f4b53c2c25e6c73d54c326adc4e5c04e48489050a115f94b2d9a11.json |
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] | 2016-08-29T22:51:48 | null | null | Mabel Lake Road is now open, stay tuned for updates | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fnews%2F391661811.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/50789vernonIMG_4737.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | House fire in Lumby | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | A house fire has been reported in Lumby on Mabel Lake Road.
The road was closed to traffic, but is now open.
RCMP is on the scene.
Updates to come as the story unfolds. | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/news/391661811.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/bb930d53f52f577ba87be53b247dbb3a2aba4acea02959b1bfed2895069d2be5.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T14:51:07 | null | null | Council has ratified a proposal to install a rainbow crosswalk on Kalamalka Road, at Kal Beach. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fnews%2F391327311.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/1116vernonRainbowcrosswalk20160630_0007.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Coldstream gives nod to rainbow crosswalk | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | Coldstream council has ratified a proposal to install a rainbow crosswalk on Kalamalka Road, at Kal Beach.
Motorists will be greeted with bright colours and a message of inclusivity in Coldstream.
Council has ratified a proposal to install a rainbow crosswalk on Kalamalka Road, at Kal Beach.
The anticipated cost for th... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/news/391327311.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/2e9aa5f882ae4ce4e90871da0858d00bd06e633cc2ebc61a0a1abe7fb523721e.json |
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Peter the Great (1981), the Pulitzer prize-winning work by Robert K. Massie, is as monumental... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/entertainment/391453981.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/0ae15b9ad7733864871b9c03b1ecbab5d84f616590f1eed2de04bfdb12280041.json |
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] | 2016-08-28T04:51:24 | null | null | The evacuation alert continues for 45 residences in the Sunset Properties area | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fnews%2F391521031.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/73708vernonDSC_63451spf.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Predator Ridge fire mostly contained | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | Water bombers soar over Okanagan Lake as they tackle a fire near Predator Ridge Saturday.
Progress is being made on a fire burning near Predator Ridge.
As of 8 p.m. Saturday, the fire is about seven to nine hectares in size and is relatively contained at its perimeter.
"It's showing as a rank one and two ground fire wi... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/news/391521031.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/90aca506005fe1d7d68f8a0d94e35ae20832ff2a6f07912f73f1204143aa4159.json |
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Over a 30-year career as a conservation officer, Murray Vatamaniuck stared down bears and cougars, and went one-on-one with poachers.
But he’s now facing his greatest adversary — amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), which is frequent... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/lifestyles/391325041.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/b521e84e41029f8a892854962798c0d7b57fb308fa2aaef31b5137cc9e795f49.json |
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] | 2016-08-31T02:54:00 | null | null | Bryant Perrier wants the North Okanagan Knights to be a much tougher opponent this Kootenay International Junior Hockey League season. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fsports%2F391821471.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/27366vernoncb-juniorbhockey-8-29WEB.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Knights trim KIJHL roster | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | Jaden McNulty of the Kelowna Chiefs looks to make a pass in front of Layne Greene of the North Okanagan Knights in KIJHL Junior B hockey exhibition play Sunday night at Kal Tire Place.
Bryant Perrier wants the North Okanagan Knights to be a much tougher opponent this Kootenay International Junior Hockey League season.
... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/sports/391821471.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/c5bfc72c1d07b1131067cef979c53d114ab015b88bd49e7193bc562bc03026b2.json |
[] | 2016-08-28T00:51:22 | null | null | A fire in the Commonage area, south of Vernon, towards Predator Ridge, is being responded to by Vernon Fire Rescue. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fnews%2F391511611.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/66306vernonlv-PredFire8-27-16.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Crews battle fire near Predator Ridge | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | Six air tankers and a helicopter are currently battling a “heavily wind-driven" fire north of Predator Ridge Resort, said Kelsey Winter, B.C. Wildfire Service fire prevention officer.
The 4.5 hectare Kokanee Road fire is also being fought by eight Wildfire Service personnel on the ground assisting Vernon Fire Rescue me... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/news/391511611.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/147c02df16786aa236b383d979ef60a95f5b767d11e29b00ca0838962d1bfd36.json |
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"Richard Rolke"
] | 2016-08-27T02:51:08 | null | null | Crews were called to the 7000 block of L&A Road Friday at about 5;:30 p.m. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fnews%2F391466141.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/28147vernonIMG_8683-1-.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Another fire breaks out in the BX | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | BX-Swan Lake firefighters have been tackling another grass fire.
Crews were called to the 7000 block of L&A Road Friday at about 5;:30 p.m.
The fire covered a portion of the hillside along the road.
The cause of Friday's blaze isn't known but there have been a number of suspicious blazes in the BX recently.
Further det... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/news/391466141.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/83a3913b138cd0991bab4722ff1943d476584cc24492fbc1ea01d87c0ae132c5.json |
[
"Kevin Mitchell"
] | 2016-08-26T13:14:45 | null | null | Everybody can see how powerful the Vernon Vipers will be up front this B.C. Hockey League season. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fsports%2F391330511.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/64298vernonVipersDay2aweb.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Vernon Vipers overloaded on defence | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | Owen O'Connor of Team Blue battles with Team Black's Niko Karamanis in front of goalie Gavin Hubbard in a scrimmage during Day two of the Vernon Vipers training camp Tuesday at Kal Tire Place.
Everybody can see how powerful the Vernon Vipers will be up front this B.C. Hockey League season.
Led by muscle-bound returnees... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/sports/391330511.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/1230a5d6a8e2a03600e8bdd8233c7d79a82ce6f60302fa857f5142679f5df600.json |
[
"Jennifer Smith"
] | 2016-08-26T13:07:02 | null | null | At 79-years-old, Mick King has built what is likely his final bike – a YamaHonda 1000 R1. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fcommunity%2F390296431.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/97250vernonjs-mickKing-7-22-16.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Spallumcheen motorcycle fanatic builds final ride | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | ust shy of 80 years old, Spallumcheen resident Mick King just finished building his last bike, the Trans Canada Express, out of a 1987 Yamaha FZR 1000 Genessis chassis and a Yamaha R1 1000 cc.
A Western Canadian motorcycle shop pioneer, best known for cranking out some sweet custom, performance rides, is hanging up his... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/community/390296431.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/8bdc2978428fc8d4f2bf0e227f653379ca674b0d2eb714f12f7c56f690afd32f.json |
[
"Carli Berry"
] | 2016-08-26T13:13:16 | null | null | A burger and beer fundraiser for Baker will be held Saturday at Enderby Memorial Arena. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fnews%2F391327921.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/63076vernonsub-gofundmebaker-8-11.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Community rallies for Baker | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | Erica and Gary Baker are thankful for community support since Gary collapsed on the soccer field. He is recovering from a brain aneurysm.
Gary Baker of the Okanagan Spring Brewery Camels is a trooper.
The 45-year-old is currently in Vancouver General Hospital, recovering from a brain aneurysm he suffered after collapsi... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/news/391327921.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/d5f594c4e957a96e48b37d4cb0554f8ed757292532c1af351df0b5d82c3149c5.json |
[
"Roger Knox"
] | 2016-08-30T14:51:59 | null | null | Communities asked to create an out of province travel reserve fund for KIJHL teams | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fnews%2F391731911.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/87104vernonkijhl_tp.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Armstrong denies hockey travel fund | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | Communities with Kootenay International Junior Hockey League teams are being asked to contribute to a travel fund for league champions.
A bid for a travel fund for Kootenay International Junior Hockey League champions will not have Armstrong’s blessings.
Council defeated a motion from the District of 100 Mile House to ... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/news/391731911.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/f9ae3749755dc36002beb8f80c572664a41dd6e6052ee22781f2a957a09bb289.json |
[
"Roger Knox"
] | 2016-08-26T13:13:02 | null | null | Former Vernon Essos goalie is entering his 33rd year with the NHL organization | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fnews%2F391343511.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/68361vernonlv-kenHolland8-25-16.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Vernon's Ken Holland remains humble in Detroit Red Wings post | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | There’s a lot of the late Gordie Howe in Vernon’s Ken Holland, besides the obvious connection both men have to the National Hockey League’s Detroit Red Wings.
Holland has been the Red Wings’ general manager since 1997. He is in his 33rd year with the organization, having passed on the recommendation of his mom, Lee, to... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/news/391343511.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/be930d810e566cd7cbc5d09d1c0e48e762c3c112bfc5b4a1a21784d53cda3ddb.json |
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"Glenn Mitchell"
] | 2016-08-26T13:12:18 | null | null | Back among the living after two weeks of holidays, and here’s what I learned from getting away from it all.... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fopinion%2F390727541.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | MITCHELL'S MUSINGS: Olympics worth keeping | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | Back among the living after two weeks of holidays, and here’s what I learned from getting away from it all....
....well, actually I didn’t get away much at all except for a quick three-nighter to the Sunshine Coast.
A beautiful part of the world by the way and not nearly as remote or hard to get to as you might think, ... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/opinion/390727541.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/855f872d09441c4f53dfb6b141848e97cc94716688490db08ede630a7eb7e83e.json |
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"Staff Writer"
] | 2016-08-26T13:10:48 | null | null | Local personal trainer and fitness coach Landonn Miller wins big at bodybuilding competition | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Flifestyles%2F390623631.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/23741vernonlandonnforweb.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Miller’s hard work pays off | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | Landonn Miller takes first place at the recent B.C. Amateur Bodybuilding Association Northern Classic bodybuilding and fitness competition in Fort St. John.
Hard work, determination and commitment have paid off for Vernon bodybuilder Landonn Miller, who took top honours at the recent B.C. Amateur Bodybuilding Associati... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/lifestyles/390623631.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/3c0c40622f0d1e0bcb620fa4100a38facf16b82b3d8d7c68136fc151bf220725.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:14:26 | null | null | Resident calls for improved safety for cyclists in Vernon | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fopinion%2Fletters%2F391284821.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Vernon Morning Star | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | I think rainbow crosswalk is great but wouldn't painting the bike lanes be better and safer for every one? I am a car driver, not a bike rider, so just an idea.
Marg Black
Vernon | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/opinion/letters/391284821.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/24c1019603bcfde6dd35a5217b050d6956f728c607b55d2467ddca3da93ff1d0.json |
[
"Staff Writer"
] | 2016-08-26T13:07:34 | null | null | The Adoptive Families Association of B.C. has hired a new adoption support co-ordinator for the Interior region. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fcommunity%2F391279921.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Interior adoption services offered | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | The Adoptive Families Association of B.C. has hired a new adoption support co-ordinator for the Interior region.
Sarah Gibson brings several years of experience with adoption to the position, including being an adoptive parent herself.
“I look forward to getting to know families, and supporting them through all stages ... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/community/391279921.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/5bd0d5a02f77aa79b643264ce89efbf07e60856e4574f4a6d89eae732cbeeb39.json |
[
"Richard Rolke"
] | 2016-08-28T20:51:34 | null | null | The Enderby and District Services Commission is initiating a process that could lead to a new breakwater | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fnews%2F391442291.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/17113vernonMabelLake.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Mabel Lake breakwater facing overhaul | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | A critical port of call for boaters on Mabel Lake could get an overhaul.
The Enderby and District Services Commission is initiating a process that could lead to the breakwater near Kingfisher being rebuilt.
“It’s a stormy area and there’s lots of waves and we want to protect the assets around the boat launch and the ma... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/news/391442291.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/bce451cffce859bbc759d38ed8c29475c3922cdecddc31d4175e36f4cefd5cfa.json |
[
"Tom Fletcher"
] | 2016-08-26T13:09:14 | null | null | Vehicle traffic up 5% with no net fare increase and discounts offered for vehicles pulling boats and travel trailers | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fbusiness%2F391094851.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/59772BCLN2007ferrySpiritofBC7web.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | More discounts coming as BC Ferries traffic rises | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | BC Ferries sailings have been busier this year, thanks in part to strong tourist traffic and no net fare increase.
BC Ferries plans to continue its campaign of price promotions this fall and next spring in an effort to maintain increased passenger and vehicle traffic.
First-quarter results for the Crown corporation sho... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/business/391094851.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/2d89bc417d52d876bca9c6be2cc14a28c518c797ad46cfdc375ef570b7c79e21.json |
[
"Richard Rolke"
] | 2016-08-28T16:51:34 | null | null | Blaze near Predator Ridge is being described as mostly controlled. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fnews%2F391537841.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/91209vernon14138802_1215851781788046_949689466821840086_o.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Progress continues to be made on Kokanee Road fire | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | Personnel continue to tackle the Kokanee Road wildfire near Predator Ridge.
A wildfire near Vernon's Predator Ridge hasn't expanded.
Firefighters tackled the Kokanee Road blaze overnight and it's being described as mostly controlled.
"There was minimal growth and it's estimated to be six hectares in size," said Rachel ... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/news/391537841.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/56be7cfbbbb4362154b352eadac9104e0002e152eed20c9bcd1165fbde7e4bf2.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:14:20 | null | null | Resident touches on a number of issues happening in the region | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fopinion%2Fletters%2F391028761.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Vernon Morning Star | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | Surely there is more interesting stuff to be printed in the letters portion of the newspaper than the continual, "I'm going to stamp my feet, and if no one listens to me I am going to take my toys and play somewhere else," (Stickle Road), or, "I'm going to stamp my feet, and if no one listens to me I am going to take m... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/opinion/letters/391028761.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/d1246395ee8b2392fa7e887c52175e91f1d96473e2dd2421e5caceae9de89b72.json |
[
"Canadian Press"
] | 2016-08-30T18:52:03 | null | null | Windy Lake and Little Windy Lake to be poisoned to remove unwanted non-native perch | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fnews%2F391765791.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/1705BCLN2007WindyLakemap.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Poison to be used in two B.C. lakes west of Kelowna after non-native fish species spotted | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | KAMLOOPS, B.C. – British Columbia's Fish and Wildlife Branch says all the fish in two lakes in the Upper Nicola watershed will have to be killed in order to get rid of an unwanted perch.
Biologist Steve Maricle says perch were spotted earlier this year in Windy Lake and Little Windy Lake, both about 50 kilometres north... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/news/391765791.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/a728e53b81777bb9cc6bfe8a7f22d1fe4db62003dd3bc7e8c0bf9bdd46afeba0.json |
[
"Richard Rolke"
] | 2016-08-26T13:12:00 | null | null | It's time to take a look at horse racing and new uses for the Kin track | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fopinion%2F391080621.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | BEYOND THE HEADLINES: Running on empty | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | The pounding of the hooves and the cheering crowd reverberated through Osoyoos’ Desert Park race track Saturday.
But beyond the thrill of the competition, there was the cold, hard reality that this was the only live horse racing in the Interior this year. All of the other tracks, including Vernon’s Kin, were mothballed... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/opinion/391080621.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/e510e8c1c394e2ecf3db415f6c8a4338a33bc05d9e5651403c8dda3a6919b557.json |
[
"Staff Writer"
] | 2016-08-31T00:52:06 | null | null | On Sunday at about 9:15 p.m., RCMP officers located two men that had suffered stab wounds. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fnews%2F391814011.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Vernon RCMP investigating double stabbing | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | A double stabbing is under investigation in Vernon.
On Sunday at about 9:15 p.m., RCMP officers located two men that had suffered stab wounds. They indicated that they had been stabbed during an altercation with another man.
"The altercation was said to have taken place at the intersection of 37th Avenue and 31st Stree... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/news/391814011.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/32c05043c1d8d7ca2ed92b720ace1169f85555d9c948e23ab69453469890de2e.json |
[
"Carli Berry"
] | 2016-08-26T13:11:54 | null | null | Thank you to the North Okanagan for sharing your stories with me. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fopinion%2F391320081.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | AT RANDM: Thank you, and goodbye | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | So it comes to the end of summer for the summer student.
After graduating from Thompson Rivers University in April, I wasn’t sure what to expect when I took the student position in Vernon.
It’s tough wandering into a new community with no previous experience with the location, but the editorial staff at The Morning Sta... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/opinion/391320081.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/517df472a67f607a42137f0591f7c812e7c8689b473cdc03aae77973d73ff664.json |
[
"Staff Writer"
] | 2016-08-26T13:08:26 | null | null | About 1,500 bottles will be released this year and the lottery could reach more than 8,000 entrants. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fbusiness%2F390727561.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/70886vernon744bcc28-6a47-4284-8a95-82e263a9ccfe.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Okanagan Spirits rolls out the Laird of Fintry annual lottery | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | The lottery has started for Laird of Fintry single malt whisky.
Okanagan Spirits Craft Distillery has launched its 2016 Laird of Fintry single malt whisky lottery.
Produced in small batches using 100 per cent B.C. malted barley, the Laird of Fintry is released only once a year by lottery due to its high demand and limi... | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/business/390727561.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/5fb46dfa33c3388ceacbcd5be220f67d84c84f85ee6de5a617ba241cb1dac916.json |
[
"Jennifer Smith"
] | 2016-08-30T20:52:04 | null | null | Armstrong Spallumcheen firefighters responded to a small mill fire at Rogers Foods in Armstrong Tuesday morning | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vernonmorningstar.com%2Fnews%2F391784761.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/7794vernonjs-rogersfire-8-29-16.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Small fire at Rogers Foods | null | null | www.vernonmorningstar.com | Armstrong Spallumcheen firefighters responded to a small mill fire at Rogers Foods in Armstrong Tuesday morning.
No one was injured and no major damage occurred. | http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/news/391784761.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vernonmorningstar.com/d2b489d5c0611ab59ea0bcffef006ecec0dc5214d5c10fe18040280ea827cc67.json |
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