Lisa VanderVelde

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Pat and Betty Anne Cochrane, and their dog Griffen, are retiring after selling their business Vernon Lock & Safe.

Cochrane set for new opportunities

Pat Cochrane sells Vernon Lock & Safe to James Haberman

Pat and Betty Anne Cochrane, and their dog Griffen, are retiring after selling their business Vernon Lock & Safe.
Joe Calendino, a former Hell’s Angel, speaks at a Student Voice Forum Wednesday at Kalamalka Secondary School.

Former Hells Angels member talks choices

Joe Calendino, a full-patch former Hells Angels member, discussed his life at assemblies in Vernon and Coldstream

Joe Calendino, a former Hell’s Angel, speaks at a Student Voice Forum Wednesday at Kalamalka Secondary School.
The Terraces at Okanagan Ridge consist of 24 townhome units on Vernon’s Okanagan Avenue. Units will be ready for occupancy later this year.

New townhouse project proceeds

The Terraces at Okanagan Ridge is a 24-unit townhome project

The Terraces at Okanagan Ridge consist of 24 townhome units on Vernon’s Okanagan Avenue. Units will be ready for occupancy later this year.
Nature photographer Carla Hunt at the Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary.

Sharp shooter puts nature in focus

Photographer Carla Hunt's nature pictures are often found in The Morning Star

Nature photographer Carla Hunt at the Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary.
The Ruth McGrath Dance group entertained the crowd and keep warm dancing along the parade route Saturday in the Winter Carnival Parade.

PHOTOS: Winter Carnival Parade

Participants in the Vernon Winter Carnival Parade march through heavy snow with smiles on their faces.

The Ruth McGrath Dance group entertained the crowd and keep warm dancing along the parade route Saturday in the Winter Carnival Parade.
Jordynne Tomiak is crowned as Queen Silver Star the 57th, by outgoing Queen Silver Star Madison Catt, Thursday night at the Performing Arts Centre.

Queen Silver Star and Princess crowned

PHOTOS: Queen Silver Star and Princess crowned at the Proclamation.

Jordynne Tomiak is crowned as Queen Silver Star the 57th, by outgoing Queen Silver Star Madison Catt, Thursday night at the Performing Arts Centre.
Andrew McWilliam takes a break at Ratio Coffee and Pastry, which is in the old train station in downtown Vernon.

Ratio Coffee finds success with quality

Downtown Vernon business is finding itself popular with local residents

Andrew McWilliam takes a break at Ratio Coffee and Pastry, which is in the old train station in downtown Vernon.
Photo of Russ Courtnall when he played for the Montreal Canadiens.

Russ Courtnall visits Vernon

Retired NHL star Russ Courtnall speaks with Lisa VanderVelde of The Morning Star at Vernon's Hometown Hockey event Saturday.

Photo of Russ Courtnall when he played for the Montreal Canadiens.
Rick Reichelt (left), Inna Turchin and Ed Kendall have opened the new Don Cherry’s Sports Grill at the Vernon Lodge Hotel.

Don Cherry’s now open at the Lodge

Don Cherry’s Sports Grill, with 14 large screen TVs and 13 beers on tap, has been unveiled at the Vernon Lodge Hotel.

Rick Reichelt (left), Inna Turchin and Ed Kendall have opened the new Don Cherry’s Sports Grill at the Vernon Lodge Hotel.
Robert and Roberta Redlick, recipients of the 2016 Fix Auto Christmas Car Giveaway, sit in their 2005 Dodge Magnum Thursday. Along with Fix Auto, the campaign is sponsored by Watkin Motors and Sun FM.

Gift overwhelms family

With grateful smiles and happy tears, Robert and Roberta Redlick accepted keys for their new car

Robert and Roberta Redlick, recipients of the 2016 Fix Auto Christmas Car Giveaway, sit in their 2005 Dodge Magnum Thursday. Along with Fix Auto, the campaign is sponsored by Watkin Motors and Sun FM.
Chantelle and Richard Pierson have embraced a 3,500-square-foot space as JC Bradley Jewellers sets up shop in downtown Vernon.

Jewelry store heads downtown

JC Bradley Jewellers’ new location is on the corner of 30th Avenue and 32nd Street

Chantelle and Richard Pierson have embraced a 3,500-square-foot space as JC Bradley Jewellers sets up shop in downtown Vernon.
Pip and Jamie Jordan speak about their father Dr. Theodore Jordan, an OB/GYN at Vernon Jubilee Hospital from 1960-2009, whose dedication to Vernon is being honoured by the installation of birth chimes, through donations made in memory of Dr. Jordan.

Chimes ring in new life

Birth chimes have been installed at VJH in memory of Dr. Theodore Jordan

Pip and Jamie Jordan speak about their father Dr. Theodore Jordan, an OB/GYN at Vernon Jubilee Hospital from 1960-2009, whose dedication to Vernon is being honoured by the installation of birth chimes, through donations made in memory of Dr. Jordan.
Ryan and Wendy Carlos of the International Perogies food truck hold their awards from the PNE and Calgary Stampede.

Vernon food truck gets into high gear

Ryan and Wendy Carlos of the International Perogies food truck earned awards from the PNE and Calgary Stampede

Ryan and Wendy Carlos of the International Perogies food truck hold their awards from the PNE and Calgary Stampede.
Cody Teichroeb of the Vancouver Stealth checks Andrew Arack, nine, of Kamloops Saturday at a box lacrosse clinic held by the professional team at Hassen Arena.

PHOTOS: Vancouver Stealth hold lacrosse clinic in Armstrong

Lacrosse team, the Vancouver Stealth, held a box lacrosse clinic at Hassen Arena in Armstrong

Cody Teichroeb of the Vancouver Stealth checks Andrew Arack, nine, of Kamloops Saturday at a box lacrosse clinic held by the professional team at Hassen Arena.
Tyron Knill and Alysia Lor-Knill are the owners of Teaessential, which is located in the same space as the legendary Nick’s Kandy Kitchen.

Teaessential brews up passion

Teaessential is a new tea shop on 30th Avenue owned by Lor-Knill and her husband, Tyrone Knill.

Tyron Knill and Alysia Lor-Knill are the owners of Teaessential, which is located in the same space as the legendary Nick’s Kandy Kitchen.
Alfie Seidl (left), Patty Patterson and Domenic Stringile are working together to make A&E Community Market and Consignment Centre and Domenic’s Cafe and Bistro a success.

Community market takes root

A&E Community Market and Consignment Centre opened Aug. 15 in downtown Vernon

Alfie Seidl (left), Patty Patterson and Domenic Stringile are working together to make A&E Community Market and Consignment Centre and Domenic’s Cafe and Bistro a success.
Diane and Dale Hofer toast the 30th anniversary of De Vine Vintners in Vernon. The couple have owned the business since 2004.

De Vine Vintners raises a glass for 30 years

Dale and Diane Hofer have owned the Vernon business since 2004.

Diane and Dale Hofer toast the 30th anniversary of De Vine Vintners in Vernon. The couple have owned the business since 2004.
Ernie Pare, of Abbotsford, smiles on the bench in the 20th annual Vernon Senior Oldtimers Harvest Hockey Jamboree at Kal Tire Place.

Harvest Jamboree reaps hockey smiles

Jokes are flying and smiles shine out from underneath helmets players in the 20th annual Vernon Senior Oldtimers’ Harvest Hockey Jamboree.

Ernie Pare, of Abbotsford, smiles on the bench in the 20th annual Vernon Senior Oldtimers Harvest Hockey Jamboree at Kal Tire Place.
Milan Lucic and Connor McDavid chat at the Edmonton Oilers morning skate at Kal Tire Place.

Oilers and Kings practice in Vernon

The Edmonton Oilers and LA Kings have their Lumby Hockeyville morning skate at Kal Tire Place Sunday.

Milan Lucic and Connor McDavid chat at the Edmonton Oilers morning skate at Kal Tire Place.
Manager Gary Lawson is pleased with the look of the new Andre’s Electronic Experts store in Vernon. The store covers 9,000-square-feet.

Andre’s Electronics Experts expand Vernon store

Andre’s Electronic Experts celebrates its 40th anniversary with 20 years of serving Vernon

Manager Gary Lawson is pleased with the look of the new Andre’s Electronic Experts store in Vernon. The store covers 9,000-square-feet.