Boy dead over sextortion
BC's Big Pharma battle
BC man dies in battle
Pharmacare deadline looms
Sovereignty act invoked
Sisters among four dead
2-day truce extension
Elon Musk visits Israel
3 Palestinians shot
Pay transparency impacts
Google to start purging data
Black Friday sales hit $4.1B
Karate team kicks butt
2 provincial titles captured
Rockets take down T-Birds
Colbert's appendix bursts
Paris Hilton feels 'complete'
Tiffany Haddish seeks 'help'
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.
Aura Chamber Choir celebrates holiday season with Christmas concert
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Grieving B.C. parents warn of 'predators' after sextortion suicide of son, aged 12
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Tickets go on sale Friday as Vernon Winter Carnival nears
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Heavy fog advisory for Fraser Canyon ends: Environment Canada
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City of Vernon infrastructure report says most assets in OK shape, but $166M needed in replacements
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Report to Vernon council indicates scooter injuries low, most not serious
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City report recommends council align RV living rules with Agricultural Land Commission
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Garbage at north entrance to Vernon remains an eyesore
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Court rules against access to Kal Lake dock across rail trail
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Mayor doubts speculation tax inclusion will free up many rentals in Coldstream
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...
