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Kelowna man who injured police officer escaping arrest to remain in prison
KELOWNA – A routine sentencing in a Kelowna courtroom today could make a big difference…
Vernon robbery results in two-year sentence
VERNON – A Vernon man who developed an opioid addiction after coming out of hospital…
Former North Okanagan gym coach to plead guilty to possessing obscene materials
VERNON – A former gymnastics coach in the North Okanagan won't be tried for child…
Vernon woman found not criminally responsible for attempted child abduction
VERNON – A Vernon woman with a long history of mental health issues and violent…
Hedley man avoids jail term for assaulting police officer
PENTICTON – A Hedley man has avoided jail time after being sentenced for assaulting a…
‘VERY TIRED’: Truck driver sentenced to two years in prison for deadly crash near Merritt
KAMLOOPS – A Calgary man was sentenced to two years in prison today for causing…
‘There’s nothing like pickleball:’ Vernon man’s lawsuit to restore club membership thwarted
VERNON – Lane Roberts believes he has been dealt a cruel injustice and he aims…
‘We’ve been waiting’: Family of Vernon man killed last year react to murder charges
VERNON – Teresa Bartz doesn’t know why anyone would want to hurt her brother, but…
Interior man convicted of violent sexual assault against partner
CONTENT ADVISORY KAMLOOPS – First he beat her, bit her and violently sexually assaulted her,…
Kamloops man sentenced to one year for sexual interference
KAMLOOPS – A Kamloops man will spend the next year behind bars after being convicted…
Why a Kelowna man with no record got federal prison time for drug trafficking
KELOWNA – A young Kelowna drug dealer was hit with federal prison time last month,…
Osoyoos man gets two years for child sexual assault
CONTENT ADVISORY PENTICTON – An Osoyoos man will spend two years in prison following sentencing…
Defence wants suspended sentence for Kamloops man convicted of having sex with teenager
KAMLOOPS – A man who was convicted of not taking all reasonable steps to ensure…
Lawsuit against B.C. government to recognize the existence of sasquatch fails
NEW WESTMINSTER – Most people in the province have an opinion on whether or not…
South Okanagan man avoids criminal record after punching owner of dog that pooped on his lawn
PENTICTON – A Penticton judge has given a Summerland man an absolute discharge for assaulting…
Accused in Kamloops baseball bat assault granted bail
KELOWNA – The Kamloops man awaiting trial for charges connected to a 2016 assault against…
Suspect in Kamloops Denny’s standoff charged with arson in separate incident
KAMLOOPS – A man who allegedly barricaded himself inside a downtown Kamloops restaurant earlier this…
Shuswap man found not guilty in fatal Blind Bay shooting
KAMLOOPS – A Shuswap man could have faced a life sentence, but instead has been…
Man sentenced to less than six years for manslaughter in Kamloops motel death
KAMLOOPS – A man who was found guilty of stabbing and killing his friend in…
Noise limit making it hard to return to the races at North Okanagan’s Motoplex Speedway
NORTH OKANAGAN – It was another quiet summer at the Motoplex Speedway in the North…
Kelowna couple runs up huge fines from strata council
KELOWNA – If you’re considering buying property under a strata scheme, here’s 54,000 reasons to…
Truth or dare game and inappropriate touching with teen lands North Okanagan couple in jail
VERNON – A North Okanagan couple will spend three months in jail for engaging in…
Huge police presence in Coldstream standoff came after suspect wanted ‘suicide by police’
“GUARANTEED I AIN’T GOING OUT ALONE AND I’VE GOT A REALLY GOOD SHOT WITH THIS…
Vernon dentist handed ten days in jail for defying court during ‘high conflict’ family dispute
VERNON – A Vernon man has been given the firmest of reminders that court orders…