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Vernon drug smuggler loses last chance at appeal
VERNON – A Vernon man currently serving jail time for attempting to import $180,000 of…
How an innovative approach to curbing a Vernon bike thief failed
VERNON – A provincial court judge has dismissed an innovative approach to bicycle theft which…

Vernon physiotherapist charged with sexual assault set to plead guilty
VERNON – A Vernon physiotherapist charged with multiple counts of sexual assault intends to plead…

Former Vernon Catholic priest being sued over sex abuse allegations
VERNON – A Vernon man has launched a court case against a former Catholic priest…

Judge rules police action lawful in first stage of Sagmoen trial
VERNON – A Supreme Court judge has ruled statements given by Curtis Sagmoen to police…

iN VIDEO: RCMP interview shows rare glimpse of Sagmoen’s first 24 hours in custody
VERNON – Video footage released by the courts gives a brief glimpse of police interviewing…

Here’s what we know from the first few days of Curtis Sagmoen’s trial
VERNON – Shortly after Curtis Sagmoen was arrested by the RCMP on Sept. 5, 2017,…

First stage of Sagmoen trial wraps up in Vernon court
VERNON – Lawyers wrapped up their arguments yesterday afternoon, Sept. 12, at the end of…

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…

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…

Vernon judge sentences fraudster caught with 15 fake IDs and a blonde wig
VERNON – An Alberta woman who was caught with 15 different fake IDs, along with…

Judge halts release of ISIS supporter set to live in Enderby
ENDERBY – A Federal Court judge has put a temporary halt on an alleged ISIS…

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…

Vernon contractor that sent senior ‘disingenuous’ bills loses in court
VERNON – A Vernon contractor who failed to fix an elderly client's furnace but still…