Vnjan2021

Vernon man exonerated in sex assault says police publicity ‘completely destroyed my life’
Dressed all in black and choking back uncontrollable tears, a 28-year-old Okanagan man walked out…

Work on first stage of Sicamous to Armstrong rail trail to start this year
Construction of a two-kilometre section of a proposed rail trail linking Sicamous to Armstrong could…
Workers at two grocery stores and pharmacy in Thompson-Okanagan test positive for COVID-19
There have been several possible COVID-19 exposures at retail outlets owned by Loblaw Companies Ltd.…

North Okanagan mayor blasts province over Rose Swanson logging
The mayor of the Township of Spallumcheen is calling out the province for its lack…

Vandals strike blow against campaign to save North Okanagan park
A campaign to save Rose Swanson Mountain recreational area in Armstrong has suffered a setback…

Future of Vernon’s BX Ranchlands secured
A popular green space in Vernon's BX area will remain in the publics' hands and…

Vernon man charged with manslaughter lost licence as pharmacist
A Vernon man recently charged with manslaughter in connection to the death of his partner…

Neighbours seek $1K in B.C. strata dispute over squirrel feeding
Several residents of a B.C. trailer park have failed to get their neighbour fined after…
More Okanagan Lake access slated for Vernon
Vernon residents should have one more place to head for a swim this summer after…
No one hurt in Vernon house fire
No one was injured after a house fire caused significant damage to a Vernon property…

RCMP honour Enderby resident for ‘courageous’ action during multi-vehicle crash on Highway 97
An Enderby resident is being praised by the RCMP for the help she gave after…

Vernon city council approves plan to cull geese
Vernon council is moving forward with a plan to cull geese in an effort to…

Proposed North Okanagan bylaw to set limits on K9 ownership
Dog owners across the North Okanagan could soon see a steep increase in fines as…

Two more pot stores approved for downtown Vernon
Downtown Vernon is slated to have two more pot shops. In a close vote at…

Lucky driver escapes after semi slides 200 metres down embankment near Quesnel
A semi driver had a lucky escape this morning, Jan. 25, when his truck jackknifed…