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City says Highlands development in Vernon nixed due to ‘interpretation’ of contract
VERNON – A recent decision by a developer putting an indefinite hold on an expensive…
New owners have big plans for Vernon’s Atlantis Waterslides
VERNON – Atlantis Waterslides will begin to see some major upgrades next year when its…
Identity thief sentenced in case involving North Okanagan police chase with a U-Haul
VERNON – A Lower Mainland woman facing 20 charges relating to fraud and identity theft…
Vernon RCMP seek help finding wanted man
VERNON – RCMP are appealing to the public for help in locating a 37-year-man man…
ISIS supporter set to live in Enderby will stay behind bars, for now
ENDERBY – An alleged ISIS supporter due to be released from custody to live in…
If you can’t beat ’em, monetize: Sicamous deals with Old Town Road sign theft
SICAMOUS – It may just be a street sign to some, but Sicamous's Old Town…
Do Not Steal these awesome local road signs
While the hugely popular song Old Town Road by Lil Nas X may have caught…
Three-day crime spree nets prolific Vernon offender more jail time
VERNON – A 26-year-old repeat offender with 30 prior convictions, will spend another 12 months…
Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital after Enderby crash
ENDERBY – A motorcyclist has been airlifted to hospital following a two-vehicle collision in Enderby…
Vernon RCMP warn of rising propane tank theft
VERNON – The RCMP is reminding people with recreational vehicles to secure their propane tanks…
Woman hospitalized while in Vernon cell not fault of police: B.C. police watchdog
VERNON – A police watchdog has concluded a woman who was rushed to hospital last…
Year round mountain coaster proposed for North Okanagan
SPALLUMCHEEN – The North Okanagan could soon have its very own adventure park. The idea…
Vernon court hears ‘tragic case’ of Upper Room Mission bottle thief
VERNON – A homeless man suffering from brain damage who broke into the Upper Room…
Okanagan Rail Trail parking lot set for upgrades at Coldstream end
VERNON – An Okanagan Rail Trail parking lot in Vernon will start getting an upgrade…
Boil water advisory lifted for Tronson Road, from Kin Beach to Tavistock
VERNON – Greater Vernon Water and Interior Health have lifted a boil water advisory issued last…
Vernon firefighters douse early morning truck fire
VERNON – Vernon Fire Rescue Services had an early morning call responding to a truck…
iN PHOTOS: Rustic digs, epic performances at Armstrong’s Caravan Farm Theatre
ARMSTRONG – Located on the upper floor of a barn that looks about a century…
Temporary closure at Tolko’s Kelowna sawmill
KELOWNA – Tolko Industries has announced it will be temporarily closing its Kelowna sawmill for…
Body found at bottom of cliff on Shuswap hiking trail
SICAMOUS – RCMP are appealing for witnesses after a man died in Columbia Shuswap Regional…
Much ado about a loo: Location chosen for Vernon public washroom
VERNON – One year after Vernon city council first toyed with the idea of installing a…
Vernon puts freeze on cannabis stores
VERNON – Vernon has put a stop to any more pot shops opening in the…
Threatened shrubs and grass in Vernon’s Turtle Mountain neighbourhood get to stay — for now
VERNON – The shrubs and grasses dotting the boulevard's of Vernon's Turtle Mountain won themselves…
North Okanagan woman wins $5K after being fired for ‘inexcusable’ texting
LUMBY – A dental assistant has won over $5,000 from her former employer after she…
Three more pot shops heading to Vernon?
VERNON – Three more pot shops could be heading to Vernon if the City gives…