Katherine Mortimer

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Election 2014: School trustees looking to continue roles

School District 22: John Armstrong, Kelly Smith and Mollie Bono are seeking re-election

Tara Charlton, 11, models one of the many styles of hats that are being collected by the Gleaners this year.

Knit up some warmth this winter

The Knotty Knitters and members of Knox Presbyterian Church get busy to help the North Okanagan Valley Gleaners

Tara Charlton, 11, models one of the many styles of hats that are being collected by the Gleaners this year.
The Rev. Dr. Stephen Farris is moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Canada. He visits the North Okanagan this week, and will be at Knox Presbyterian Church in Vernon on Saturday and Sunday.

Knox Presbyterian Church welcomes moderator

For the members of Knox Presbyterian Church in Vernon, having a visit…

The Rev. Dr. Stephen Farris is moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Canada. He visits the North Okanagan this week, and will be at Knox Presbyterian Church in Vernon on Saturday and Sunday.

District initiates school bus change

In response to concerns from parents, the Vernon School District has made some changes to its busing routes

AT RANDOM: Get out and vote

Walking into a polling booth for the first time is an event not to be taken lightly

Election 2014: Newcomers target board seat

Vernon School District: Two new names join the list of candidates hoping to join the Vernon School District board of trustees.

Election 2014: Candidates seek return

School District 22: Steve Connor and Perry Wainwright want seats on school board

The Rev. Paul F. Langill and his wife. Langill was the first resident Presbyterian minister in Vernon.

It’s time to celebrate at Knox

Knox Presbyterian Church holds Black Tie & Tartan Potluck Oct. 25 to mark the 25th anniversary of the laying of the cornerstone

The Rev. Paul F. Langill and his wife. Langill was the first resident Presbyterian minister in Vernon.

Election 2014: Lee challenges Turanski

School District 83: Robert Lee throws hat in the ring against veteran Bill Turanski for Coldstream representative

Fundraiser helps both globally and locally

Trinity United Church continues its long history of assisting the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, while at the same time the Fulton lunch program

William Oordt-Bosman (left), Amelia Hladych, Cole McKay and Miika Isnardy are in their first few weeks as students at Vernon Community School, the newest academy in the Vernon School District, operating at Fulton secondary school for students in Grades 7 to 9.

Creating a place of belonging

Vernon Community School students seek mentors to share their passions, interests and skills

William Oordt-Bosman (left), Amelia Hladych, Cole McKay and Miika Isnardy are in their first few weeks as students at Vernon Community School, the newest academy in the Vernon School District, operating at Fulton secondary school for students in Grades 7 to 9.
Grade 7 student Saajan Klair steps out of the bus at Hillview Elementary.

Busing changes drive debate

While the first week of classes has gone smoothly for students, Vernon School District’s busing changes have caused some concern for parents

Grade 7 student Saajan Klair steps out of the bus at Hillview Elementary.
Don MacLeod (right) guides a teacher in the art of playing the bagpipes during a workshop he led for music students and teachers in Davao City, the Philippines.

Have bagpipes, will travel

Pipe major Don MacLeod introduces the bagpipes to the Philippines and proves such a hit, he's been invited back to start a school program

Don MacLeod (right) guides a teacher in the art of playing the bagpipes during a workshop he led for music students and teachers in Davao City, the Philippines.
Children in Lacor, Uganda share smiles for Dr. Ghee Hwang. The Vernon surgeon is busy fundraising for one of his many trips to St. Mary's Hospital there, to provide supplies as well as training for its doctors and nurses.

Greetings from Vernon to Uganda

Vernon surgeon Dr. Ghee Hwang gets ready for annual Apwoyo Gulu fundraiser, to support St. Mary's Hospital in Uganda

Children in Lacor, Uganda share smiles for Dr. Ghee Hwang. The Vernon surgeon is busy fundraising for one of his many trips to St. Mary's Hospital there, to provide supplies as well as training for its doctors and nurses.

School ready to open Monday after teachers vote to end strike

Teachers voted across the province Thursday, with 86 per cent voting in favour of accepting a new deal

Five-year-old Graham Britton’s excitement to go to school is mirrored by Okanagan Landing Elementary teachers Sheila Monroe (from left), Jenn Britton, Kim Tassie and Cindy Favali as they picket outside the school Tuesday following news that a tentative agreement has been reached and school could start next week.

Smiles greet tentative teachers’ deal

B.C.’s striking teachers will vote this week on a tentative settlement with the provincial government

Five-year-old Graham Britton’s excitement to go to school is mirrored by Okanagan Landing Elementary teachers Sheila Monroe (from left), Jenn Britton, Kim Tassie and Cindy Favali as they picket outside the school Tuesday following news that a tentative agreement has been reached and school could start next week.
Dorianne Kohl with one of the Girls Just Wanna Have Fun calendars made by members of Tapestry Choir, with all proceeds going towards the purchase of a new digital mammography machine at VJH.

Girls having fun for a good cause

Tapestry Choir takes inspiration from the U.K.’s Calendar Girls fundrais for new digital mammography machine at VJH

Dorianne Kohl with one of the Girls Just Wanna Have Fun calendars made by members of Tapestry Choir, with all proceeds going towards the purchase of a new digital mammography machine at VJH.

AT RANDOM: Very happy campers

For years, I’ve listened to friends extoll the virtues of camping. I’ve been able to resist the lure of sleeping and eating outside

Carol Roney welcomes both longtime and new clients to her salon, Beauty Haven; the longtime downtown business has moved to new premises.

Still in style after all these years

Beauty Haven is a longtime Vernon hair salon that has looked after generations of customers

Carol Roney welcomes both longtime and new clients to her salon, Beauty Haven; the longtime downtown business has moved to new premises.

AT RANDOM: Summertime is play time

Katherine Mortimer reflects on the good ol' days of being a kid and lovin' summer