Katherine Mortimer

Ron James brings his brand of energetic comedy

Ron James brings his brand of energetic comedy

Ron James puts the Pedal To The Medal in shows across Canada

Ron James brings his brand of energetic comedy
Support for aboriginal students

Support for aboriginal students

When it comes to improving graduation rates of aboriginal students, there are no easy answers

Support for aboriginal students
Samantha Fuller is one of 85 students from across Canada chosen to receive a post-secondary scholarship from The Horatio Alger Association of Canada.

Young Canadians awarded scholarships

Armstrong student earns $5,000 towards her post-secondary education

Samantha Fuller is one of 85 students from across Canada chosen to receive a post-secondary scholarship from The Horatio Alger Association of Canada.
Details are being worked out on the Vernon School District calendar.

Parents have a say in the school calendar

Vernon School District board is considering recommendations for 2017/18 and 2018/19.

Details are being worked out on the Vernon School District calendar.
The Vernon School District is is looking at its financial status.

Planning ensures district is on track with budget

With six months into the Vernon School District’s fiscal year, expenditures are in line

The Vernon School District is is looking at its financial status.
Volunteers Shannon Jolley (left), Maria Christie, Rachel Andreychuk and Collin Bieber get ready to present the Golden Boot Trophy at last year’s inaugural Slopes for Hope fundraiser at Silver Star Mountain Resort for the Canadian Cancer Society. This year’s event is March 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Hit the slopes to fight cancer

Boarders and skiers invited to complete 29,029 feet of vertical at Silver Star

Volunteers Shannon Jolley (left), Maria Christie, Rachel Andreychuk and Collin Bieber get ready to present the Golden Boot Trophy at last year’s inaugural Slopes for Hope fundraiser at Silver Star Mountain Resort for the Canadian Cancer Society. This year’s event is March 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Katherine Mortimer is a columnist and lifestyles editor with The Morning Star.

AT RANDOM: Butting out a deadly habit

I still don’t think raising the legal age for smoking is going to do it.

Katherine Mortimer is a columnist and lifestyles editor with The Morning Star.
Dr. Dalia Gottlieb-Tanaka has been recognized by the Alzheimer Society of Canada for her work with bringing creative activities and the arts to people living with dementia.

Building bridges through the arts

Dr. Dalia Gottlieb-Tanaka is recognized by Alzheimer Society of Canada

Dr. Dalia Gottlieb-Tanaka has been recognized by the Alzheimer Society of Canada for her work with bringing creative activities and the arts to people living with dementia.
Optimism high within Vernon School District

Optimism high within Vernon School District

In a year filled with increasing enrolment and innovative programs, Kelly Smith said the Vernon School District has much to celebrate

Optimism high within Vernon School District
AT RANDOM: Stop the insanity

AT RANDOM: Stop the insanity

Lifestyles editor Katherine Mortimer on the chaos of Christmas

AT RANDOM: Stop the insanity
Gurpreet Sandhu has released a new book, Heartfelt Permission: Nurturing Guidance for Returning Home. The book is a collection of the open talks she gives at her regular gatherings — satsangs — in Vernon.

Teaching that comes from the heart

Gurpreet Sandhu publishes her second book, a collection of her open talks

Gurpreet Sandhu has released a new book, Heartfelt Permission: Nurturing Guidance for Returning Home. The book is a collection of the open talks she gives at her regular gatherings — satsangs — in Vernon.
The Vernon School District will not pursue a new board office at this time.

New school board office put on hold

Vernon trustees won't direct resources to an office at this time

The Vernon School District will not pursue a new board office at this time.
Brian Smith gives a treat to his PADS puppy Webber during a visit to Harwood school, observed by students Tayla Clayton (left), Brocksen Davies, Elijah Riguedell and education assistant Sean Chippendale.

Puppies raised towards service

PADS needs volunteers to raise puppies that will go to advanced training, eventually working as an assistance dog for someone in need

Brian Smith gives a treat to his PADS puppy Webber during a visit to Harwood school, observed by students Tayla Clayton (left), Brocksen Davies, Elijah Riguedell and education assistant Sean Chippendale.
The Vernon School District is planning for the future.

Vernon School District lines up Vision 2022

The Vision 2022 project launched last month is a five-year strategic plan

The Vernon School District is planning for the future.
Regan Haughian (left) and her brother, Tom Wolgram, pick out the perfect Christmas tree at Woodland Christmas Tree Farm.

Christmas begins at Woodland

Christmas trees are ready at Woodland Christmas Tree Farm in rural Lumby, where families are encouraged to make a day of it

Regan Haughian (left) and her brother, Tom Wolgram, pick out the perfect Christmas tree at Woodland Christmas Tree Farm.
Elton John was the focus of the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra's recent concert.

AT RANDOM: The soundtrack of youth

The conductor wore blue jeans and the clarinetist wore pink platform-soled boots

Elton John was the focus of the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra's recent concert.
Donna MIhalcheon is a licensed insolvency trustee and senior vice-president at BDO Canada Limited in Vernon who wants to help people find ways or reducing or getting out of debt.

Canadians weighed down by debt

Debt can be brought under control or even eliminated but first, you need to figure out your spending

Donna MIhalcheon is a licensed insolvency trustee and senior vice-president at BDO Canada Limited in Vernon who wants to help people find ways or reducing or getting out of debt.
To make a donation to Colin Charlton's project, Santa's Workshop, go to gofundme.com and search Santa’s Workshop/Vernon Community School — if you see this picture,  you’re in the right place.

A little extra help for Santa

Colin Charlton has come up with a way of helping his classmates at Vernon Community School to have a brighter Christmas

To make a donation to Colin Charlton's project, Santa's Workshop, go to gofundme.com and search Santa’s Workshop/Vernon Community School — if you see this picture,  you’re in the right place.
Gary and Wanda Fisher sport Heritage Club hats, the latest fundraiser for the Central Yukootok branch of the club, which is made up of long-service and retired Canada Post employees.

United across the country

Canada Post Heritage Club welcomes retired and long-service members to branches across nationwide, including the North Okanagan

Gary and Wanda Fisher sport Heritage Club hats, the latest fundraiser for the Central Yukootok branch of the club, which is made up of long-service and retired Canada Post employees.
Vernon Community School teacher Kim Ondrik (left) relaxes in one of the comfortable spaces used by the program along with students Hannah Brown, Emily Milliken-Heap, Matt Hamer and teachers April Olson, Murray Sasges and Rick Seutter (back).

Changing the face of education

Vernon Community School takes a different approach to both learning and teaching and kids are responding in a positive way

Vernon Community School teacher Kim Ondrik (left) relaxes in one of the comfortable spaces used by the program along with students Hannah Brown, Emily Milliken-Heap, Matt Hamer and teachers April Olson, Murray Sasges and Rick Seutter (back).