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Phenomenal" Salmon Arm veterinarian awarded for elevating standard in community care
6+ hour, 14+ min ago (429+ words) Published 2: 30 pm Friday, June 26, 2026 This Veterinary Appreciation Day, Salmon Arm Dr. Taryn Cass received an extra special honour. On June 18, Cass was recognized by North American pet insurance provider Trupanion as Western Canada's 2026 Veterinary Professional of the Year. The Uptown…...
Kokanee swim away in style from Vernon Recreation Complex
1+ hour, 13+ min ago (728+ words) Published 7: 30 pm Friday, June 26, 2026 Dean Goldie of the Vernon Kokanee Swim Club competes in the butterfly event at the last-ever swim meet at the Vernon Recreation Complex June 19-21. (Contributed) As they look to the rafters above them, Vernon Kokanee Swim…...
Armstrong levels up with first comic con
3+ hour, 11+ min ago (278+ words) Published 5: 30 pm Friday, June 26, 2026 Armstrong Comic Con gets underway at Centennial Hall Saturday, June 27. (Brendan Shykora/Morning Star) Armstrong is turning the page to a new tradition. For the first time ever comic con will be at Centennial Hall Saturday…...
Vancouver Canucks select Caleb Malhotra with No. 3 pick in 2026 NHL draft
3+ hour, 50+ min ago (217+ words) Published 4: 45 pm Friday, June 26, 2026 Another Malhotra family member is headed to Vancouver. With the third pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft on Friday, June 26 in Buffalo, the Vancouver Canucks selected centre Caleb Malhotra from the Brantford Bulldogs of the Ontario…...
Revelstoke resort expecting big growth on par with Cabot golf developments
4+ hour, 26+ min ago (1296+ words) Published 4: 05 pm Friday, June 26, 2026 Construction crews work on the Cabot Revelstoke Mountain Lodge at Revelstoke Mountain Resort on May 13. (Evert Lindquist/Revelstoke Review) Revelation Gondola cars hanging at Revelstoke Mountain Resort on May 13. (Evert Lindquist/Revelstoke Review) A banner for…...
BC Lions practice at Kelowna's Apple Bowl ahead of Saturday's game
5+ hour, 44+ min ago (457+ words) Published 1: 15 pm Friday, June 26, 2026 The BC Lions defensive line hits the gridiron in Kelowna on Friday morning (Brayden Ursel/Black Press) The BC Lions were at the Apple Bowl in Kelowna on Friday morning for practice, getting a feeling for…...
Justice for Tatjana: North Okanagan man found guilty of murdering ex-wife
9+ hour, 7+ min ago (169+ words) Published 11: 34 am Friday, June 26, 2026 WARNING: this article contains content related to a domestic violence murder trial which may be distressing to some readers. Reader discretion is advised. If you or someone you know has been harmed by domestic violence (gender-based…...
All in this together: Vernon business provides comfort to family in need
15+ hour, 11+ min ago (918+ words) Published 5: 30 am Friday, June 26, 2026 Gordon Passmore stands with his son in front of his home as KT Fairglass replaces his front window free of charge, as part of the Vernon company's Community Give Back program Tuesday, June 23, 2026. (Brendan Shykora/Morning…...
Accused in Vernon horse bestiality elects trial by judge
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (152+ words) Published 7: 30 pm Thursday, June 25, 2026 Vernon Courthouse. (Jennifer Smith - Morning Star) Following a number of delays, a man accused of bestiality has elected to be tried by a judge. Seth Christian made the decision in Vernon Court Thursday, June 25. He was…...
Injury setback hampers Coldstream volleyball player on Canadian team
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (333+ words) Published 9: 00 am Thursday, June 25, 2026 The support he's receiving from friends, family, temmates, and complete strangers is helping Landon Currie recover from a devastating injury. The Coldstream volleyball player, who plays libero for Canada's national men's team, was hurt late in…...