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Lavington resident loses appeal against controversial pellet plant
LAVINGTON – A former government scientist has lost an appeal which argued that a controversial…
School bus passes mandatory for Vernon students
VERNON – School kids in Vernon are going to have to remember more than just their…
Canada is not doing enough to prevent mussel movement: Report
OKANAGAN – A new report has criticized the lack of action by the federal government…
Housing sales and prices drop across Central Okanagan
Housing sales across the Central Okanagan were down by almost 25 per cent so far…
Studies show E. coli and invasive species prominent in Kalavista Lagoon
COLDSTREAM – It may look like a small murky pond, but Kalavista Lagoon in Coldstream…
Armstrong firm offers $10K reward after theft of industrial cables
ARMSTRONG – A North Okanagan construction firm is offering a $10,000 reward following the theft…
Hip-hop artist SonReal returns to Vernon for hometown show
VERNON – Juno nominated hip-hop artist and Vernon native SonReal returns to his hometown for…
Aiming for the pin and hoping for a ‘ringer’
VERNON HORSESHOE CLUB GEARS UP FOR ANOTHER SEASON VERNON – It may conjure up images…
Ready to clean-up the yard? Check for wildlife first
As you head into your yard or garden this weekend to do some spring cleanup,…
Polls open for Okanagan Indian Band election
VERNON – The polls are open today for members of the Okanagan Indian Band voting…
Neighbours lose court battle against Outback resort’s marina on Okanagan Lake
VERNON – Two lakeside neighbours have lost a legal battle with the strata of an…
Prolific Vernon offender pleads guilty to multiple charges including arson
VERNON – A Vernon man who stole an SUV then promptly torched it after police…
iN PHOTOS: Historic North Okanagan ranch looks at microbrewery and ‘glamping’ to create revenue
VERNON – It may seem like an unlikely addition for a place more associated with…
Vernon to crack down on illegal pot shops
VERNON – The City of Vernon is going to crack down on illegal pot shops.…
Charges ‘highly likely’ for North Okanagan animal abuse suspect
VERNON – The B.C. SPCA has said it’s “highly likely” they will be recommending charges…
Vernon city council critical of ‘waste of time’ downtown safety report
VERNON – Described by one councillor as a "complete waste of time" and by another…
Vernon’s new homeless shelter set to open
VERNON – A new $2.6-million homeless shelter is set to open in Vernon. Our Place…
Sexual activity at Vernon fire hall exposed ‘toxic’ workplace
CITY THOUGHT IT WAS RID OF ONE SOURCE. NOW THAT HE'S ORDERED BACK, WHAT'S NEXT?…
Vernon’s mixed martial arts ban lifted
VERNON – Competitive mixed martial arts events will once again be welcome in Vernon. Vernon…
Vernon United Way director says goodbye after 25 years with organization
VERNON – After 25 years with the United Way, executive director Linda Yule describes her…
Off-leash dogs could be solution to Vernon’s goose poop problem
VERNON – Allowing dogs to run off leash at Vernon's parks and beaches could be…
Kelowna added to dust advisory list; Vernon’s continues
Environment Canada has added Kelowna to the long list of cities in the province currently…
Kal Rotary to distribute almost $200K to community groups
VERNON – The Kalamalka Rotary Club is donating almost $200,000 to over a dozen local…
Vernon city council to consider 7 retail cannabis stores
VERNON – Seven cannabis retail stores could be heading to Vernon if city councillors and…