Richard Rolke

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Lumby pursues housing

Lumby officials are turning to Victoria to ease the housing crunch.

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Firefighters tackle flames at Valley Wood in rural Lumby Tuesday afternoon. (Roger Knox/Morning Star)

Blaze impacts mill jobs

Fire roared through the main production facility at Valley Wood in rural Lumby Tuesday afternoon.

Firefighters tackle flames at Valley Wood in rural Lumby Tuesday afternoon. (Roger Knox/Morning Star)
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MP wants law to protect firefighting equipment

North Okanagan-Shuswap MP wants offences mentioned in Criminal Code

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Pet restrictions possible

Lumby may tighten the reins on how many pets residents can have

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Vernon officials seek business input

Civic leaders are lacing up to hear from Vernon's business community.

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Vernon transit may expand

Have your say today and tomorrow

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Housing option is required

I have seen a lot in The Morning Star this year about the homeless in Vernon.

The Oyama Fall Fair will be held Sept. 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the community hall. (photo submitted)

Oyama celebrates fall

The Oyama Fall Fair will be held Sept. 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the community hall

The Oyama Fall Fair will be held Sept. 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the community hall. (photo submitted)
The cost of flooding repairs could impact how much money is available for parks and recreation in Lumby. (Morning Star file photo)

Lumby parks under review

It's not known if Lumby and Cherryville taxes will climb for parks and recreation.

The cost of flooding repairs could impact how much money is available for parks and recreation in Lumby. (Morning Star file photo)
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Research looks at apple rot

An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but the mold on it could make you sick.

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Liberal Greg Kyllo has slammed the NDP government’s budget update. (Morning Star file photo)

BEYOND THE HEADLINES: Liberals embrace new job

Transition isn't always easy, especially when you've been doing the same thing for years. All of a sudden you are faced with new experiences and you're not always sure how to react.

Liberal Greg Kyllo has slammed the NDP government’s budget update. (Morning Star file photo)
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Vernon teacher reprimanded

A Vernon teacher has been reprimanded for classroom activities.

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Finance Minister Carole James presents details of her first budget update in Victoria Monday. (Tom Fletcher/

NDP budget panned

The NDP's financial strategy is drawing heavy fire from the opposition.

Finance Minister Carole James presents details of her first budget update in Victoria Monday. (Tom Fletcher/
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Smoky skies bulletin rescinded

Blue skies have returned across the Southern Interior.

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Become more suicide aware

The Canadian Mental Health Association, in partnership with London Drugs, is urging British Columbians to ask about suicide

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The City of Enderby is looking at ways to bolster economic development. (Darren Robinson photo)

Enderby ponders economic development

Enderby officials are undecided on a regional focus on job creation.

The City of Enderby is looking at ways to bolster economic development. (Darren Robinson photo)
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Hazardous truck route stalled

A Vernon official is accusing bureaucracy of sending a planned hazardous truck route in circles.

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World Suicide Prevention Day takes place Sunday, Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Polson Park rose garden. (Photo submitted)

There is hope beyond suicide

World Suicide Prevention Day takes place Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Polson Park rose garden

World Suicide Prevention Day takes place Sunday, Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Polson Park rose garden. (Photo submitted)
The Okanagan Rhythmic Gymnastics facility may soon have approval from the Regional District of North Okanagan. (Morning Star file photo)

Gymnastics facility inches towards resolution

RDNO has fiven third reading to a bylaw that would legalize the Okanagan Rhythmic Gymnastics Society on East Vernon Road

The Okanagan Rhythmic Gymnastics facility may soon have approval from the Regional District of North Okanagan. (Morning Star file photo)
The Okanagan Rhythmic Gymnastics facility may soon have approval from the Regional District of North Okanagan. (Morning Star file photo)

Gymnastics facility inches towards resolution

RDNO has fiven third reading to a bylaw that would legalize the Okanagan Rhythmic Gymnastics Society on East Vernon Road

The Okanagan Rhythmic Gymnastics facility may soon have approval from the Regional District of North Okanagan. (Morning Star file photo)