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Man rescued from steep cliff near Vernon’s Turtle Mountain
VERNON – A man was rescued from a steep cliff and taken to hospital yesterday…
Vernon politicians discuss easing up on skateboard rules
VERNON – Skateboarders have got local politicians talking about the possibility of revising an old…

RCMP taking search for missing North Okanagan woman ‘very seriously’
VERNON – North Okanagan RCMP say they haven’t given up on finding a missing Enderby…
Rivers receding as streamflow advisory for Southern Interior ends
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Thanks to the cooler weather, river levels are dropping and the high streamflow…
Unpleasant surprise greets Mabel Lake cottage owners
VERNON – A cottage in the Mabel Lake area may not have been attractive to…

Thief makes off with eco-friendly clothing in Vernon store break-in
VERNON – A downtown Vernon clothing store was broken into early Saturday morning. Police say…

Clerk held at knife point during violent robbery in Lumby
LUMBY – North Okanagan RCMP are looking for tips after a violent robbery in Lumby…

Spring warmth continues in the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – After a week filled with record temperatures we can expect the mercury to…

Visiting Irish artist says Vernon roadsides are ‘clay heaven’
VERNON – An Irish ceramics artist has been bicycling around Vernon, visiting places like Pottery…

Canadian rock legends in Vernon Funtastic Music Festival lineup
VERNON – The music festival at the Funtastic Slo-pitch tournament this summer will include Canadian…

Vernon skateboarders put pressure on city for fair bylaws
VERNON – Skateboarders in Vernon are calling on the city to be a bit friendlier…
Special review in North Okanagan-Shuswap School District the eighth in B.C. since 2002
SALMON ARM – The appointment of a special advisor to review the inner workings of…

Vernon man ordered to pay back $70,000 for phoney cheque scam
VERNON – A man who defrauded banks, businesses and even friends of tens of thousands…

Rain and thunderstorms follow another day of record heat in the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – It was another record day for several communities in the Okanagan, but much…

Public warned about rising stream water levels in the North Okanagan
VERNON – Residents are being warned to keep safe around creeks and streams as water…