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Pino Pucci has been appointed as the new president and CEO of Vernon-based Tolko Industries. Pucci takes over from Brad Thorlakson, who becomes executive chair of the board. (Tolko photo)

New CEO in place for B.C.’s Tolko Industries

Pino Pucci takes over from Brad Thorlakson

Pino Pucci has been appointed as the new president and CEO of Vernon-based Tolko Industries. Pucci takes over from Brad Thorlakson, who becomes executive chair of the board. (Tolko photo)
Vernon brothers Ken Holland (left) and Dennis Holland are competing against each other in the NHL’s Stanley Cup playoffs for just the second time. Ken is the president/general manager of the Edmonton Oilers, and Dennis is in his 21st season as a scout with the Dallas Stars. Winner of the Western Conference final moves on to play for the Stalney Cup. (Facebook photo)

Oh brother, what a series – B.C. siblings’ teams in NHL conference final

Ken Holland (Edmonton GM), Dennis Holland (Dallas scout) meet with Stanley Cup final berth on line

Vernon brothers Ken Holland (left) and Dennis Holland are competing against each other in the NHL’s Stanley Cup playoffs for just the second time. Ken is the president/general manager of the Edmonton Oilers, and Dennis is in his 21st season as a scout with the Dallas Stars. Winner of the Western Conference final moves on to play for the Stalney Cup. (Facebook photo)
Vernon North Okanagan RCMP Cpl. Brady Kyle is all smiles during the first couple of days of the 300-mile Yukon Arctic Ultra race that began in Whitehorse Feb. 4. (Facebook photo)

B.C. police officer fit to survive world’s coldest, toughest race

Cpl. Brady Kyle one of 18 participants in gruelling 300-mile Yukon Arctic Ultra trek across Yukon

Vernon North Okanagan RCMP Cpl. Brady Kyle is all smiles during the first couple of days of the 300-mile Yukon Arctic Ultra race that began in Whitehorse Feb. 4. (Facebook photo)
Vernon’s Ben Hladik has signed a two-year contract extension with the CFL’s B.C. Lions. (B.C. Lions/X photo)

Vernon CFL star staying put with B.C. Lions

Linebacker Ben Hladik signs two-year extension with home province team after record-breaking year

Vernon’s Ben Hladik has signed a two-year contract extension with the CFL’s B.C. Lions. (B.C. Lions/X photo)
Eby hands out candy as he takes part in the parade Saturday along 30th Street. (Brendan Shykora - Morning Star)

David Eby attends and takes part in Vernon Winter Carnival

David Eby took part in several events, including the parade, during a two-day visit to the North OK

Eby hands out candy as he takes part in the parade Saturday along 30th Street. (Brendan Shykora - Morning Star)
The BC SPCA seized seven poorly looked after dogs from a property in Cherryville. (BC SPCA photo)

7 dogs seized from ice and snow of outdoor Okanagan pens

BC SPCA swoops in after call from citizen about poor living conditions for the dogs

The BC SPCA seized seven poorly looked after dogs from a property in Cherryville. (BC SPCA photo)
Identical twins Margaret Derry (left) and Marguerite Dahlmann, both living in Vernon, celebrate their 100th birthday with cake and coffee. The pair officially become centenarians Thursday, Jan. 11. (Roger Knox - Morning Star)

Identical twins celebrate 100th birthday in Vernon

Margaret Derry and Marguerite Dahlmann have coffee, cake, and special bond over the past century

Identical twins Margaret Derry (left) and Marguerite Dahlmann, both living in Vernon, celebrate their 100th birthday with cake and coffee. The pair officially become centenarians Thursday, Jan. 11. (Roger Knox - Morning Star)
Once a teacher in his native Nigeria, Folu Oloyede is now an early childhood education assistant in Vernon. (Contributed)

‘Stuck’ in Canada, Nigerian man finds purpose in Vernon

3 month visit turns to 3 year separation from family amid pandemic

Once a teacher in his native Nigeria, Folu Oloyede is now an early childhood education assistant in Vernon. (Contributed)
Lee and Sondra Watkins will not have to pay nearly $2,800 in fines for living in their RV on family-owned property in Vernon. (change.org)

B.C. city rescinds fines for living in RV on farm, won’t go after others

Lee and Sondra Watkins faced nearly $2,800 in penalties for contravening a Vernon bylaw

Lee and Sondra Watkins will not have to pay nearly $2,800 in fines for living in their RV on family-owned property in Vernon. (change.org)
The Wes Craig rink from Duncan is representing B.C. in the men’s draw at the 2023 Everest Canadian Senior Men’s and Women’s Curling Championships, and remains in the mix for a Saturday morning semifinal spot Dec. 9. (Contributed)

B.C. teams still in mix at Canadian senior curling finals in Vernon

Final draw at 6 p.m. Friday to determine final four placings in both women’s and men’s draws

The Wes Craig rink from Duncan is representing B.C. in the men’s draw at the 2023 Everest Canadian Senior Men’s and Women’s Curling Championships, and remains in the mix for a Saturday morning semifinal spot Dec. 9. (Contributed)
Vernon North Okanagan RCMP has offered up some tips to help safely do online shopping over the holiday season. (Vernon North Okanagan RCMP)

B.C. RCMP unwrap some safe online shopping tips for the holidays

Online shopping can be done safely and securely, if you take these precautions

Vernon North Okanagan RCMP has offered up some tips to help safely do online shopping over the holiday season. (Vernon North Okanagan RCMP)
The Wes Craig rink from Duncan is representing B.C. in the men’s draw at the 2023 Everest Canadian Senior Men’s and Women’s Curling Championships at the Vernon Curling Club. The team has clinched a spot into the eight-team championship pool. (Contributed)

B.C. rinks into championship round at Canadian Sr. Curling Finals in Vernon

Wes Craig of Duncan, Diane Gushulak of New West will advance from round robin; Saskatchewan teams 6-0

The Wes Craig rink from Duncan is representing B.C. in the men’s draw at the 2023 Everest Canadian Senior Men’s and Women’s Curling Championships at the Vernon Curling Club. The team has clinched a spot into the eight-team championship pool. (Contributed)
Team Diane Gushulak from New Westminster won their third straight game Tuesday, Dec. 5, at the 2023 Everest Canadian Senior Men’s and Women’s Curling Championships at the Vernon Curling Club. (Contributed)

B.C. women’s rink rocking at Canadian senior curling finals in Vernon

Diane Gushulak of New Westminster has won three in a row; B.C. men from Duncan suffer first loss

Team Diane Gushulak from New Westminster won their third straight game Tuesday, Dec. 5, at the 2023 Everest Canadian Senior Men’s and Women’s Curling Championships at the Vernon Curling Club. (Contributed)
Hospital Employees Union members from Vernon’s Heron Grove hosted a two-hour rally outside the facility Wednesday, Sept. 27. Staff at Heron Grove and six other facilities owned and operated by the Good Samaritan Canada Society have now ratified a new five-year collective bargaining agreement. (Roger Knox - Black Press)

B.C. facility HEU workers ratify deal

Five-year deal signed into 2025 at Good Samaritan Canada facilities in Vernon, Penticton, Salmon Arm

Hospital Employees Union members from Vernon’s Heron Grove hosted a two-hour rally outside the facility Wednesday, Sept. 27. Staff at Heron Grove and six other facilities owned and operated by the Good Samaritan Canada Society have now ratified a new five-year collective bargaining agreement. (Roger Knox - Black Press)
The Vernon Curling Club foursome of Tyler Orme (from left), Trevor Perepolkin, Jamie Austin, and Rob Nobert still have a shot at a medal at the Everest Canadian Men’s and Women’s Curling Club Championships in Winnipeg starting Sunday, Nov. 20. (curling.ca photo)

B.C. rink falls to B event at Canadian club finals

Tyler Orme’s rink from the Vernon Curling Club drops 8-4 decision to Saskatchewan in A-side semifinal

The Vernon Curling Club foursome of Tyler Orme (from left), Trevor Perepolkin, Jamie Austin, and Rob Nobert still have a shot at a medal at the Everest Canadian Men’s and Women’s Curling Club Championships in Winnipeg starting Sunday, Nov. 20. (curling.ca photo)
The Vernon Curling Club foursome of Tyler Orme (from left), Trevor Perepolkin, Jamie Austin, and Rob Nobert have qualified for the playoffs in the 14-team men’s draw at the Everest Canadian Men’s and Women’s Curling Club Championships in Winnipeg. (curling.ca photo)

B.C. champs roll into Canadian curling club playoffs

Tyler Orme, Trevor Perepolkin, Rob Nobert and Jamie Austin finish round-robin at 4-2

The Vernon Curling Club foursome of Tyler Orme (from left), Trevor Perepolkin, Jamie Austin, and Rob Nobert have qualified for the playoffs in the 14-team men’s draw at the Everest Canadian Men’s and Women’s Curling Club Championships in Winnipeg. (curling.ca photo)
Vernon’s Jim Cotter helped Brad Gushue of St. John’s and Team Canada clinch first place at the Pan Continental Curling Championship at the Kelowna Curling Club Thursday, Nov. 2. Canada advanced to Saturday’s gold-medal game with an 8-3 win over Team USA in a Friday morning semifinal. (File photo)

Canada moves to Pan Continental Curling final in B.C.

Brad Gushue beats Team USA 8-3 in Friday semi; Vernon’s Jim Cotter helps Gushue clinch top playoff seed

Vernon’s Jim Cotter helped Brad Gushue of St. John’s and Team Canada clinch first place at the Pan Continental Curling Championship at the Kelowna Curling Club Thursday, Nov. 2. Canada advanced to Saturday’s gold-medal game with an 8-3 win over Team USA in a Friday morning semifinal. (File photo)
Retired Vernon doctor Nicholas Rety’s memoir, Choice and Chance, has made its way to the world’s largest books trade fair for exhibit in Frankfurt, Germany. (Contributed)

Okanagan doctor’s memoir made available to world

Nicholas Rety’s story of how he came from Hungary to Vernon to be part of world’s biggest book fair

Retired Vernon doctor Nicholas Rety’s memoir, Choice and Chance, has made its way to the world’s largest books trade fair for exhibit in Frankfurt, Germany. (Contributed)
Hospital Employees Union members from Vernon’s Heron Grove hosted a two-hour rally outside the facility Wednesday, Sept. 27. Staff at Heron Grove and six other facilities owned and operated by the Good Samaritan Canada Society hosted rallies as they try to negotiate a new collective bargaining agreement. (Roger Knox - Black Press)

B.C. care facilities rally outside in contract dispute

Staff at Good Samaritan Canada facilities in Vernon, Penticton, Salmon Arm and Coast seek support

Hospital Employees Union members from Vernon’s Heron Grove hosted a two-hour rally outside the facility Wednesday, Sept. 27. Staff at Heron Grove and six other facilities owned and operated by the Good Samaritan Canada Society hosted rallies as they try to negotiate a new collective bargaining agreement. (Roger Knox - Black Press)
Vernon’s Shanda Hill is nearing the completing of the 2023 Swissultra Double Deca Triathlon race in Buchs, Switzerland. (Facebook photo)

VIDEO: B.C. ultra athlete crushes gruelling Swiss race in 26 days

Shanda Hill plows through torrent for personal best finish in Swissultra Double Deca Triathlon

Vernon’s Shanda Hill is nearing the completing of the 2023 Swissultra Double Deca Triathlon race in Buchs, Switzerland. (Facebook photo)