Jon Manchester

Oct 31, 2024 | thecolumbiastar.com | Jon Manchester

Congaree National Park officials have announced the contract has been awarded for the replacement of Boardwalk Loop Trail sections B, D, and F, which have exceeded their intended service life. “The Boardwalk Trail at Congaree provides an easy, accessible means for park visitors to get out and explore the largest section of old-growth bottomland forest remaining in the country,” said superintendent Greg Hauburger.

Jan 19, 2024 | castanet.net | Jon Manchester

Mobile home engulfed in flames in early morning Osoyoos fireMobile home up in flamesPhoto: Jesse ZerrA mobile home went up in flames early this morning in Osoyoos. Details are few at this point, but the home was fully engulfed in flames as of about 6:30 a.m.The fire is said to be in the area of Peanut Lake. Witnesses at the scene say the fire has been mostly knocked down by fire crews. It's not yet known if anyone was injured in the blaze. Castanet will update as more details become available.

Jan 18, 2024 | castanetkamloops.net | Jon Manchester

A mobile home went up in flames early this morning in Osoyoos. Details are few at this point, but the home was fully engulfed in flames as of about 6:30 a.m. The fire is said to be in the area of Peanut Lake. Witnesses at the scene say the fire has been mostly knocked down by fire crews. It's not yet known if anyone was injured in the blaze. Castanet will update as more details become available.

Jan 18, 2024 | castanet.net | Jon Manchester

Help is being rallied for a Vernon woman battling septic shock. "On Dec. 23, my mom Charlotte Woodson was rushed to Vernon Jubilee Hospital," says her daughter, Mackenzie Edwards. Later that evening, Woodson was admitted to intensive care. "My step-dad, Dylan Jackson, then found out she was fighting a critical battle against septic shock, a life-threatening condition leading to a widespread infection to her upper right leg," says Edwards. She has organized a GoFundMe campaign to help the couple.

Jan 18, 2024 | castanet.net | Jon Manchester

Songs by Canadian greats Gordon Lightfoot, Joni Mitchell and more will be featured when Vernon's Counterpoint Choir gathers for its Song for a Winter’s Night concerts. "Our country has produced many superb songwriters. We lost one of our best this past year with the passing of Gordon Lightfoot," says Kim Harker with the choir. "In tribute to him and other great Canadian song writers, Counterpoint Choir is presenting classics from the Canadian song book in a special winter concert."The Feb.