Katherine Mortimer

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A fond farewell to the newsroom

A career in journalism has been the adventure of a lifetime

Letters have lost focus

Letters have lost focus

Reader encourages other letter-writers to check their facts first

Letters have lost focus
Martin Paris fills a baked potato with one of his many specialties at his new restaurant, Jolly Good Spudz, which opened in downtown Vernon Feb. 1. (Katherine Mortimer/Morning Star)

Jolly Good Spudz bakes up a tasty meal

Vernon's newest restaurant serves up tasty and fast food with a healthy twist

Martin Paris fills a baked potato with one of his many specialties at his new restaurant, Jolly Good Spudz, which opened in downtown Vernon Feb. 1. (Katherine Mortimer/Morning Star)
Sisters Hannah and Hailey Himelson dance up a storm with Miss Canada Samantha Sewell and Princess Silver Star Mackenzie Kuziw during the Mother Daughter Tea in Wonderland Feb. 4 at the Village Green Hotel, just one of the many activities held during the 10 days of Vernon Winter Carnival. (Lisa Mazurek/Morning Star)

Carnival in Wonderland is a hit for all ages

Vernon Winter Carnival continues until Feb. 11 with a fun variety of events

Sisters Hannah and Hailey Himelson dance up a storm with Miss Canada Samantha Sewell and Princess Silver Star Mackenzie Kuziw during the Mother Daughter Tea in Wonderland Feb. 4 at the Village Green Hotel, just one of the many activities held during the 10 days of Vernon Winter Carnival. (Lisa Mazurek/Morning Star)
Protocol Technologies acquired by Edmonton company

Protocol Technologies acquired by Edmonton company

F12.net in Edmonton buys Vernon-based Protocol Technologies

Protocol Technologies acquired by Edmonton company
Kathy Gmeinweser sits with Nova Smith, three, as she uses fine motor skills to make a beaded bracelet at As We Grow Daycare in the BX. (Lisa VanderVelde/Morning Star)

As We Grow Preschool opens doors

Vernon's newest preschool welcomes children from 30 months up to school age

Kathy Gmeinweser sits with Nova Smith, three, as she uses fine motor skills to make a beaded bracelet at As We Grow Daycare in the BX. (Lisa VanderVelde/Morning Star)
Maureen McKay, owner of Peacock and Lime Hair & Esthetics Studio in Vernon, accepts the Fan Choice Award from Jared Nelson, business banking advisor at Valley First. (photo submitted)

Fans vote for favourite businesses in the Okanagan

The Valley First 2017 Fan Choice Awards recognize local businesses

Maureen McKay, owner of Peacock and Lime Hair & Esthetics Studio in Vernon, accepts the Fan Choice Award from Jared Nelson, business banking advisor at Valley First. (photo submitted)
Street closed in downtown Vernon for paving

Street closed in downtown Vernon for paving

30th Street will be closed Nov. 22 and 23 betwen 31st and 32nd Avenues

Street closed in downtown Vernon for paving
From her North Okanagan home, Samantha Plovie logs onto Qiology Pro, her new worldwide directory of metaphysics professionals that is an online source for education and information from the world’s leading qi consultants. (Katherine Mortimer/Morning Star)

Qiology Pro connects Vernon to Mumbai and beyond

Qiology Pro is an online source for metaphysics professionals around the world

From her North Okanagan home, Samantha Plovie logs onto Qiology Pro, her new worldwide directory of metaphysics professionals that is an online source for education and information from the world’s leading qi consultants. (Katherine Mortimer/Morning Star)
Krystina Rossworm takes a group of Vernon residents on a tour of local wineries. Rossworm runs Lake Country-based Beach Bum Tours, taking visitors and locals alike to experience wineries throughout the Okanagan in her wood-panelled custom van. (photo submitted)

From the beach to the vineyard

Beach Bum Tours in Lake Country offers Okanagan winery tours with a twist

Krystina Rossworm takes a group of Vernon residents on a tour of local wineries. Rossworm runs Lake Country-based Beach Bum Tours, taking visitors and locals alike to experience wineries throughout the Okanagan in her wood-panelled custom van. (photo submitted)
Sveva Caetani is the subject of a new play, Sveva, celebrating what would have been the Vernon artist’s 100th birthday and part of SvevaFest taking place until Oct. 29, with events throughout Vernon. Sveva is at the Powerhouse Theatre every night until Oct. 28, with matinées Oct. 22 and 28. (Heidi Thompson photo)

Sveva takes the stage

New play remembers the Caetani family as part of Vernon's SvevaFest, which celebrates Sveva Caetani

Sveva Caetani is the subject of a new play, Sveva, celebrating what would have been the Vernon artist’s 100th birthday and part of SvevaFest taking place until Oct. 29, with events throughout Vernon. Sveva is at the Powerhouse Theatre every night until Oct. 28, with matinées Oct. 22 and 28. (Heidi Thompson photo)
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AT RANDOM: High school journey begins

Vernon secondary school teachers start Grade 8 students off on the right foot

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Therapy dogs continue to bring care and comfort

The St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program is always in need of volunteers

Plane Positive

Living near the airport is a blessing, says Joy Stobbe

Vernon School District adds rowing academy

Rowing program is the latest offering for students in Grades 10 to 12, starting spring 2018

Getting a taste of politics

Getting a taste of politics

Grade 10 student Corbin Kelley is youth chair of the B.C. Liberals

Getting a taste of politics
A boost for education

A boost for education

Rev. Dr. Lawrence Mascarenhas gives poor students in India a chance to further their education

A boost for education
Sisters have a heart for fundraising

Sisters have a heart for fundraising

Naomi and Sarah Watson take jumping rope to a whole new level

Sisters have a heart for fundraising
Ready to Unplug and Play

Ready to Unplug and Play

It’s time for old-fashioned fun at the Vernon Museum with Grandma’s Toy Box

Ready to Unplug and Play
Candidates focus on education

Candidates focus on education

All candidates forum brings together the four candidates for Vernon-Monashee

Candidates focus on education