Vernon

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

 

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

 

Jason Gaudreault, whose partner Tatjana Stefanski was found dead on April 14 after disappearing a day earlier, shows a photograph of her on his phone, in Lumby, B.C., on Monday, May 13, 2024. RCMP say Stefanski, 44, was last seen on April 13 with her ex-husband before “departing unexpectedly” with him in a black Audi. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

‘Looking over our shoulders’: A killing looms large in a little B.C. town

Things haven’t been the same in the village of Lumby since Tatjana Stefanski disappeared one April day

 

Paige Courtney Howse had a sentencing hearing for one charge of manslaughter at the Vernon Law Courts Friday, May 17, 2024. (Black Press file photo)

Crown seeks 7-9 year jail sentence for Vernon manslaughter of Kelowna woman

Paige Courtney Howse previously pleaded guilty of manslaughter in the death of Kelowna woman Alishia Lemp

Paige Courtney Howse had a sentencing hearing for one charge of manslaughter at the Vernon Law Courts Friday, May 17, 2024. (Black Press file photo)
Addie Janke (left) and Chloe Collins, grade 10 students at VSS, have been named to the roster for the U17 Team BC girls basketball squad, where they will compete at the national tournament, in Newfoundland in August. (Contributed)

Vernon high school hoopers swish roster spots on Team BC

Adie Janke and Chloe Collins, Grade 10 students at VSS, will attend training camp for U17 Team BC

Addie Janke (left) and Chloe Collins, grade 10 students at VSS, have been named to the roster for the U17 Team BC girls basketball squad, where they will compete at the national tournament, in Newfoundland in August. (Contributed)
Plans are underway for a project that would see a gondola built near Vernon, climbing 1,600 feet above Kalamalka Lake. (Ridge North America photo)

Okanagan Gondola project takes another step forward

The RDNO Board of Directors passed zoning and development variance permits for the project

Plans are underway for a project that would see a gondola built near Vernon, climbing 1,600 feet above Kalamalka Lake. (Ridge North America photo)
Tatjana Stefanski was last seen wearing a blue jacket with grey sweatpants and rubber boots. (Jason Gaudreault photo)

UPDATE: Search for missing Lumby woman ends in tragedy

Tatjana Stefanski was last seen in her ex-husband’s car

Tatjana Stefanski was last seen wearing a blue jacket with grey sweatpants and rubber boots. (Jason Gaudreault photo)
Selina Stefanski confirms her mother Tatjana Stefanski is dead and is the victim of foul play. (Facebook)

Daughter speaks out after mom found dead following alleged abduction in Lumby

RCMP located the deceased woman after investigating an alleged abduction

Selina Stefanski confirms her mother Tatjana Stefanski is dead and is the victim of foul play. (Facebook)
Tatjana Stefanski was last seen wearing a blue jacket with grey sweatpants and rubber boots. (Jason Gaudreault photo)

Search still underway for missing woman last seen near Lumby

Tatjana Stefanski went missing Saturday morning, last seen in her ex-husband’s car

Tatjana Stefanski was last seen wearing a blue jacket with grey sweatpants and rubber boots. (Jason Gaudreault photo)
Police tape circles the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP detachment Wednesday afternoon as a precaution after a possible explosive device was brought in. (Bowen Assman - Morning Star)

UPDATE: Explosives unit removes WW2 grenades from Vernon RCMP station

The detachment was cordoned off for hours after a member of the public brought the items in

Police tape circles the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP detachment Wednesday afternoon as a precaution after a possible explosive device was brought in. (Bowen Assman - Morning Star)
The Independent Investigations Office is investigating an April 14 incident near Sicamous that led to serious injuries for a man who was apprehended by police. (File photo)

B.C. police watchdog recommends charges against RCMP in Vernon arrest

Man left with serious injuries following alleged use of force by two officers

The Independent Investigations Office is investigating an April 14 incident near Sicamous that led to serious injuries for a man who was apprehended by police. (File photo)
More funds will be provided by the Vernon School District (by way of the Provincial Government), to give students who are struggling with finances the opportunity for extracurriculars. (Stock photo/Metro Creative Connection)

B.C. boosts Vernon schools with $260K to support students

The funds will help pay for student necessities, including supplies and class trips

More funds will be provided by the Vernon School District (by way of the Provincial Government), to give students who are struggling with finances the opportunity for extracurriculars. (Stock photo/Metro Creative Connection)
Vernon Paralympian Sonja Gaudet (right) has been elected to the World Curling hall of Fame in the class of 2024. (File photo)

B.C. wheelchair curler inducted into World Curling Hall of Fame

Veron’s Sonja Gaudet won Paralympic gold in 2006, 2010 and 2014

Vernon Paralympian Sonja Gaudet (right) has been elected to the World Curling hall of Fame in the class of 2024. (File photo)
Zach McPhee is a former major junior and university hockey player. He recently released his debut single, called Bring On. (Contributed)

Voting opens as Okanagan musician seeks victory in country competition

Zach McPhee is looking to win Sirius XM’s Top of the Country Competition

Zach McPhee is a former major junior and university hockey player. He recently released his debut single, called Bring On. (Contributed)
The Okanagan Rail Trail along Kalamalka Lake. (Linda Busch photo)

North Okanagan’s Kal Lake at lowest water level since 2004

The snow pack is 40 per cent lower than it was in 2023

The Okanagan Rail Trail along Kalamalka Lake. (Linda Busch photo)
Vernon’s Lillian Marchand, who is also a member of the Okanagan Indian Band, is continuing her dominance in the BJJ space, winning gold and silver at the Pan-Am competition in Florida. (Lillian Marchand Instagram)

Okanagan teen grapples for gold at Pan-American jiu-jitsu competition

Lillatron, the brazilian jiu-jitsu athlete, claimed gold in the purple belt medium division

Vernon’s Lillian Marchand, who is also a member of the Okanagan Indian Band, is continuing her dominance in the BJJ space, winning gold and silver at the Pan-Am competition in Florida. (Lillian Marchand Instagram)
The Vernon North Okanagan RCMP has arrested two men after a routine traffic stop in Enderby late Tuesday (Nov. 21) night. (Brendan Shykora - Morning Star)

Vernon RCMP catches suspect snoozing on the ‘job’

Police catch suspect sleeping after break and entering into Waddington Drive business

The Vernon North Okanagan RCMP has arrested two men after a routine traffic stop in Enderby late Tuesday (Nov. 21) night. (Brendan Shykora - Morning Star)
Clara Grootveld blew out the candles with a young family member at her birthday bash from the Schubert Centre on Monday, March 18. (Bowen Assman - Morning Star)

‘Dancing, singing and wine,’ Vernon woman’s secret to reaching 100

Clara Grootveld’s key to longevity boiled down to line dancing, sipping wine and singing out tunes

Clara Grootveld blew out the candles with a young family member at her birthday bash from the Schubert Centre on Monday, March 18. (Bowen Assman - Morning Star)
Two unexploded ordnances have been found in Kal Park in the last five weeks. (RCMP file photo)

2 mortars found in 5 weeks at Vernon’s Kal Park

Canadian Armed Forces called in to deal with possible unexploded mortar

Two unexploded ordnances have been found in Kal Park in the last five weeks. (RCMP file photo)
Based in Vernon, TNB Naturals' owners Travis Rypkema and Josh Brazier, are excited to see their product hit Canadian Tire shelves. (Contributed)

Major Canadian chain digs B.C. product

Canadian Tire now selling TNB Naturals

Based in Vernon, TNB Naturals' owners Travis Rypkema and Josh Brazier, are excited to see their product hit Canadian Tire shelves. (Contributed)