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Icy road leads to crash south of Vernon

January 11, 2019 - 12:13pm

VERNON, B.C. — Icy roads were a factor in a crash south of Vernon that led to an injured person being airlifted to hospital.

RCMP say a vehicle hit black ice on Commonage Road around 8 this morning, causing it to go into a ditch.

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Vernon's Sparkling Hill Resort bans children under 16, won't host weddings

By Pete McIntyre / Beach Radio Vernon

January 3, 2019 - 2:03pm

VERNON, B.C. — Vernon’s Sparkling Hill Resort is making news with two of its new policies.

As of January 1st, the world class facility is no longer permitting children under 16 at the resort in order to preserve what it calls a truly relaxing environment for its guests.

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VIDEO: Police want to talk to Vernon parcel theft suspect

By Pete McIntyre / Beach Radio Vernon

January 2, 2019 - 4:25pm

VERNON, B.C. — RCMP have issued a surveillance photo and video of a suspect in the theft of a parcel left outside a Vernon home over the holiday season.

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Panel finds challenges in education funding

By Pete McIntyre / Beach Radio Vernon

December 19, 2018 - 3:20pm

An independent review panel has released its final report on education funding in BC, making 22 recommendations.

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Changes announced for BC secondary schools

By Pete McIntyre / Beach Radio Vernon

December 14, 2018 - 12:40pm

VICTORIA — The BC government has announced new options for students entering their final years of secondary school.

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Vernon top cop honoured

By Pete McIntyre / Beach Radio Vernon

November 26, 2018 - 3:11pm

VERNON, B.C. — Vernon’s top cop has been honoured for her dedication and community service.

Superintendent Shawna Baher was awarded a top distinction award at the 37th annual Police Honours Night held at the Government House in Victoria.

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Province issues air quality advisories for Vernon, Lavington

By Pete McIntyre / Beach Radio Vernon

November 9, 2018 - 2:04pm

VERNON, B.C. — Air quality advisories have been issued for Vernon and Lavington.

The Ministry of Environment says it’s due to high concentrations of fine particulates, caused by wood smoke (wood stoves and/or open burning), and emissions from industry and vehicles.