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Jon Manchester

Jon Manchester


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Jon has been with Castanet since 2015, when Castanet began its expansion to include bureaus in Vernon, Penticton and Kamloops

He has almost 40 years experience in journalism around the Okanagan in a variety of roles.

He's worked as a reporter, photographer, editor and manager in all three of the Okanagan's major markets, honing his craft in newspapers before joining Castanet.

Jon is a father of two, step-dad to one, and is married to his wife, Jacqueline.

He is a regional editor for Castanet and North Okanagan news director.
Latest Articles from Jon Manchester
Aura Chamber Choir celebrates holiday season with Christmas concert

Aura Chamber Choir celebrates holiday season with Christmas concert

Nov 27, 2023 / 7:00 pm

Vernon's Aura Chamber Choir celebrates the holiday season with a Christmas concert Dec. 2. Hear Christmas carol favourites at From Heaven on High, at...

Grieving B.C. parents warn of 'predators' after sextortion suicide of son, aged 12

Grieving B.C. parents warn of 'predators' after sextortion suicide of son, aged 12

Nov 27, 2023 / 6:40 pm

UPDATE 6:40 p.m. Parents of a 12-year-old boy who killed himself last month after falling prey to online sextortion are urging others to talk to their kids to...

Tickets go on sale Friday as Vernon Winter Carnival nears

Tickets go on sale Friday as Vernon Winter Carnival nears

Nov 27, 2023 / 2:35 pm

Tickets go on sale this week for all events during Vernon Winter Carnival. The Carnival of Games runs Feb. 2-11 in the new year. Tickets go on sale Friday at 9...

Heavy fog advisory for Fraser Canyon ends: Environment Canada

Heavy fog advisory for Fraser Canyon ends: Environment Canada

Nov 27, 2023 / 10:46 am

UPDATE: 10:45 a.m. The fog advisory for the Fraser Canyon has now been lifted, Environment Canada reports. UPDATE: 7:45 a.m. A fog advisory has been issued for...

City of Vernon infrastructure report says most assets in OK shape, but $166M needed in replacements

City of Vernon infrastructure report says most assets in OK shape, but $166M needed in replacements

Nov 27, 2023 / 4:00 am

Most of Vernon's civic infrastructure is in fair to good condition. However, a significant portion of the city's infrastructure has reached the end of...

Report to Vernon council indicates scooter injuries low, most not serious

Report to Vernon council indicates scooter injuries low, most not serious

Nov 26, 2023 / 4:00 am

Results from a survey on Vernon's e-scooter pilot program reveal a generally positive reception. According to the survey, most riders use the scooters for...

City report recommends council align RV living rules with Agricultural Land Commission

City report recommends council align RV living rules with Agricultural Land Commission

Nov 25, 2023 / 4:00 am

RV living within the City of Vernon is back on council's agenda, Monday. Following a local family piling up mounting fines for moving into an RV on family...

Garbage at north entrance to Vernon remains an eyesore

Garbage at north entrance to Vernon remains an eyesore

Nov 24, 2023 / 3:37 pm

Garbage at the northern entrance to Vernon remains a concern despite ongoing cleanup of homeless camps along Swan Lake. A report to Vernon council provides an...

Court rules against access to Kal Lake dock across rail trail

Court rules against access to Kal Lake dock across rail trail

Nov 24, 2023 / 11:56 am

A North Okanagan couple have lost their fight to maintain access to their dock on Kalamalka Lake. That's because it's separated from their property by...

Mayor doubts speculation tax inclusion will free up many rentals in Coldstream

Mayor doubts speculation tax inclusion will free up many rentals in Coldstream

Nov 24, 2023 / 10:38 am

Coldstream's mayor says the district didn't receive any notice the speculation and vacant home tax was being expanded to include it. But she still...

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