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Ben Bulmer
Curtis Sagmoen’s trial started today; here’s why we can’t tell you about it
VERNON – North Okanagan resident Curtis Sagmoen pleaded not guilty today to a number of…
‘Send him packing’, say Enderby residents only slightly concerned by new ISIS supporting neighbour
ENDERBY – With its sleepy main street and adjacent meandering river, Enderby couldn't be further…
Human error not officer shortage cause slowed response to seniors’ home scare, says Vernon’s top cop
VERNON – The North Okanagan's top cop says her detachment's slow response to an incident…
Salmon Arm couple loses appeal in ‘unsophisticated’ effort not to pay income taxes
SALMON ARM – A Shuswap woman who declared herself financially to be a "trust" with…
UPDATE: RCMP identify bald man alleged to have damaged North Okanagan chicken hatchery
NORTH OKANAGAN – RCMP have identified a man, seen with a group of teenagers, who…
Vernon cop forced to jump ‘out of the way’ of stolen vehicle
VERNON – RCMP in Vernon are investigating after one of its officers had to jump out…
Seniors’ petition calls for immediate action on illegal activity downtown; Vernon council discusses procedure
VERNON – A petition signed by over 100 seniors demanding action be taken by the…
Attempted armed robbery at Vernon drive-thru ends with suspect’s arrest
VERNON – A 34-year-old Vernon man has been arrested after he allegedly threatened people with…
Lightning suspected cause in fire burning outside Armstrong
ARMSTRONG – The storm that rolled through the Okanagan last night is suspected to have…
Vernon man arrested for threatening hitchhikers with sawed-off shotgun
VERNON – An 18-year-old Vernon man has been arrested after allegedly offering a ride to…
French Immersion thriving in Vernon school system
VERNON – As parents in the North Okanagan send their children off to school this…
Vernon to review proposed pot shop blocked twice by rule changes
VERNON – Vernon council is set to break its own rules and will consider an…
Vernon RCMP recover stolen bikes
VERNON – RCMP officers in Vernon recovered half-a-dozen stolen bikes over the long weekend. According…
Scientists say no proof of scary-looking hornet in the Okanagan
NORTH OKANAGAN – Its sting can be extremely painful and destroy hives of honey bees,…
Kamloops Christmas thief sent to jail after his dad recognizes him on CCTV
VERNON – A 35-year-old Kamloops man who has already spent almost half his life behind…
Too scared to go outside: Downtown Vernon seniors’ petition says situation ‘out of control’
VERNON – Residents and management of two downtown seniors' buildings, together with several nearby businesses,…
RCMP seek witnesses after suspected drunk driver crashes car, flees on foot
VERNON – RCMP are looking for witnesses after a suspected drunk driver crashed a car…
Fire investigators confirm cause of Vernon house fire
VERNON – Vernon Fire Rescue Services has confirmed a fire that ripped through a Commonage…
Vernon judge says ‘exceptional circumstances’ means fentanyl dealer won’t get jail time
VERNON – In what the judge described as "exceptional circumstances," a convicted North Okanagan fentanyl…
Lumby man has a plan to provide easy access to fresh, organic vegetables
NORTH OKANAGAN – A Lumby resident has launched a social enterprise that takes the hard…
$24M announced for North Okanagan wastewater system
The North Okanagan Regional District has announced it's received a $24.3-million government grant to build…
Illegal Vernon cannabis store busted by provincial pot police
VERNON – A well-known downtown Vernon pot shop has been shut down. Ocean Sprouts Organic…
Missing 22-year-old woman found safe and sound
A 22-year-old woman reported missing on Sunday has been reunited with her parents. North District…
UPDATE: Vernon woman reported missing located
A 22-year-old Vernon woman reported missing yesterday has now been located. Friends and South Cariboo…