Lisa VanderVelde

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Wayne Kinghorn and his dog Bella get the royal treatment from Brangwen Mooney, of Telus, at the United Way Drive-Thru Breakfast Thursday morning.

United Way serves up breakfast of champions

The United Way Drive-Thru Breakfast raises $10,500.

Wayne Kinghorn and his dog Bella get the royal treatment from Brangwen Mooney, of Telus, at the United Way Drive-Thru Breakfast Thursday morning.
Paul and Rosemarie Brownfield try to access as many local products as possible when putting together meals at Vernon’s Home For Dinner.

Home for Dinner really cooks

Home For Dinner has been providing home-cooked meals for 10 years

Paul and Rosemarie Brownfield try to access as many local products as possible when putting together meals at Vernon’s Home For Dinner.
Pam Taylor, owner of the Pink Spotted Goat, celebrates artisans from the Thompson-Okanagan in her variety market in downtown Vernon.

Pink Spotted Goat urges local

Pam Taylor recently opened Pink Spotted Goat, which rents shelf space to local artisans

Pam Taylor, owner of the Pink Spotted Goat, celebrates artisans from the Thompson-Okanagan in her variety market in downtown Vernon.
Stacey Robertson has opened the Harwood Montessori Preschool and Daycare in Vernon.

Harwood preschool opens doors

Stacey Robertson is director and owner of the Harwood Montessori Preschool and Daycare

Stacey Robertson has opened the Harwood Montessori Preschool and Daycare in Vernon.
Sensei Denys Bedard (right) demonstrates a move with the help of one of his former students Amanda Jacobson, of Calgary, at the Salvation Army’s House of Hope.

Sensei Bedard shares passion for karate with Salvation Army

Bedard started teaching free karate classes at the Salvation Army’s House of Hope in February and is proud of how far his students have come

Sensei Denys Bedard (right) demonstrates a move with the help of one of his former students Amanda Jacobson, of Calgary, at the Salvation Army’s House of Hope.
Vernon players Mariya Blades (left), Jayden Strachan, Danica Ariano and Kelsey Carriere made the U15 Thompson Okanagan B.C. Summer Games soccer team. Action starts Friday in Abbotsford.

Soccer girls chasing medal

They won’t be staying at the Four Seasons Hotel, but rather crashing on foamies on a classroom floor.

Vernon players Mariya Blades (left), Jayden Strachan, Danica Ariano and Kelsey Carriere made the U15 Thompson Okanagan B.C. Summer Games soccer team. Action starts Friday in Abbotsford.
Vernon Optometry owners Meghan Ashton and Tanner Udenberg (second from right) are joined by Ashton’s husband Tyler Underwood and daughters Kenzie and Zella as they officially open their new building with the help of Vernon Mayor Akbal Mund (left), and MLA Eric Foster.

Vernon Optometry looks to the future

Owners Meghan Ashton and Tanner Udenberg excitedly unveiled their new building

Vernon Optometry owners Meghan Ashton and Tanner Udenberg (second from right) are joined by Ashton’s husband Tyler Underwood and daughters Kenzie and Zella as they officially open their new building with the help of Vernon Mayor Akbal Mund (left), and MLA Eric Foster.
Dave Babych, former NHL defenceman, tees off from the first hole of The Ridge course in the NHLPA Golf Classic Thursday at Predator Ridge.

NHL stars step it up for charity at Predator Ridge

24th annual National Hockey League Players Association Golf Classic tees off at Predator Ridge

Dave Babych, former NHL defenceman, tees off from the first hole of The Ridge course in the NHLPA Golf Classic Thursday at Predator Ridge.
Anne Stewart, co-owner of the Outboard Waterfront Pub, enjoys the patio overlooking Okanagan Lake. The business in Okanagan Landing plans on being open throughout the year.

Outboard taps into lakeside fun

Anne Stewart grew up in restaurants and with a love of lakeside living

Anne Stewart, co-owner of the Outboard Waterfront Pub, enjoys the patio overlooking Okanagan Lake. The business in Okanagan Landing plans on being open throughout the year.
Cathy Chirkoff smiles as she holds her daughter Zaria in their new swim spa, which was donated by the Children’s Wish Foundation and area businesses.

Support makes a splash with family

Children’s Wish Foundation Canada and businesses have reached out to Anastacia Chirkoff and her sister Zaria

Cathy Chirkoff smiles as she holds her daughter Zaria in their new swim spa, which was donated by the Children’s Wish Foundation and area businesses.

Motorcycle accident leads to injuries in Lake Country

Motorcycle accident on Highway 97 had traffic stopped.

Chris Riva waves to a passing vehicle as the Vernon Secondary School class of 2016 make their way to the courthouse steps for a group photo.

VSS Graduation

Class of 2016. Vernon Secondary School graduation

Chris Riva waves to a passing vehicle as the Vernon Secondary School class of 2016 make their way to the courthouse steps for a group photo.
James Postill and Alexa Harwood-Jones work on the mural on the east side of the Powerhouse Theatre Wednesday.

Mural plays out Powerhouse history

Powerhouse Theatre’s journey from past to present is being told by transforming a bare, grungy wall into an historic mural

James Postill and Alexa Harwood-Jones work on the mural on the east side of the Powerhouse Theatre Wednesday.
Saverio Loria is hoping to bolster Vernon’s night life with the Status Nightclub downtown. He has been in the nightclub business for 30 years.

Loria brings status to nightclub

With 30 years of night life experience, new owner Saverio Loria knows what makes a club successful.

Saverio Loria is hoping to bolster Vernon’s night life with the Status Nightclub downtown. He has been in the nightclub business for 30 years.
Ian Chen, new owner of the Cracked Pot, and manager Bertha Barkman look forward to the restaurant and coffee shop’s future.

New chapter unfolds for Cracked Pot

Ian Chen took over ownership of the Cracked Pot last spring and he is eager to make a few changes.

Ian Chen, new owner of the Cracked Pot, and manager Bertha Barkman look forward to the restaurant and coffee shop’s future.
Lisa VanderVelde/Morning Star Dan Rogers, general manager of Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce, (left) is joined by Alex Mulder, MP Mel Arnold and mayor Akbal Mund as they pose for a photo at the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation’s Make Health Care Better video launch.

Video promotes improved health care

Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation has launched a series of videos

Lisa VanderVelde/Morning Star Dan Rogers, general manager of Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce, (left) is joined by Alex Mulder, MP Mel Arnold and mayor Akbal Mund as they pose for a photo at the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation’s Make Health Care Better video launch.
The crowd filling the Pat Duke Memorial Arena in Lumby reacts after learning Lumby is the 2016 Kraft Hockeyville.

Lumby wins Kraft Hockeyville

Lumby takes the Kraft Hockeyville title Saturday beating out Saint-Isidore, Que.

The crowd filling the Pat Duke Memorial Arena in Lumby reacts after learning Lumby is the 2016 Kraft Hockeyville.
Mike Ranta and his dog Spitzii are heading out on their second paddling trip across the country.

Paddler ready for adventure

Mike Ranta plans to travel from Vancouver to Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.

Mike Ranta and his dog Spitzii are heading out on their second paddling trip across the country.
Manager Kaitlyn Clarkson (left) and owner Sierra Harris have recently opened Birch Hill Studio in downtown Vernon.

Vernon boutique waves the flag

The owner of Birch Hill Studio is keeping things Canadian.

Manager Kaitlyn Clarkson (left) and owner Sierra Harris have recently opened Birch Hill Studio in downtown Vernon.
Chris August (right), owner of Affordable Auto Repairs, is proud of his team, Jessie Parr-Pearson (left), Jordan Nordstrom-Young and Wes Hofsink for earning NAPA Excellence Training platinum certification.

Shop earns certification

Affordable Auto Repairs is the first in Canada to earn platinum certification from NAPA Excellence Training.

Chris August (right), owner of Affordable Auto Repairs, is proud of his team, Jessie Parr-Pearson (left), Jordan Nordstrom-Young and Wes Hofsink for earning NAPA Excellence Training platinum certification.