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Vernon task force chair ‘considering’ running for mayor
VERNON – Until recently the name Darrin Taylor wasn't well known in the city of…
Body found near Mabel Lake believed to be missing kayaker
VERNON – A body recovered near Mabel Lake on Saturday is believed to be that…
Cathedral Lakes Lodge on evacuation alert
PENTICTON – More wildfire activity is causing another evacuation alert in the district today. At…
Looking for a forever home; Kamloops SPCA pet of the week
KAMLOOPS – The Kamloops SPCA calls her a “lovely and affectionate, regal queen.” Cotton does…
Looking for a forever home; Penticton SPCA pet of the week
PENTICTON – This cat was surrendered to the Penticton SPCA when her owner moved. Katie…
Looking for a forever home; Vernon SPCA pet of the week
VERNON – They call him “sweet young Norman.” This kitten was brought in to the…
Evacuation alert for properties near Snowy Mountain wildfire
KEREMEOS – Four properties are now on evacuation alert reports the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen.…
Evacuation alerts rescinded for Yates Road fire
KELOWNA – The Yates Road fire is under control and officials have deemed the area…
Sixteen-year-old girl dies at Kelowna music festival
KELOWNA – A young girl has died at a local music festival this week. RCMP…
Special air quality statement for Thompson and Okanagan regions
There’s something in the air, but we’re not talking about love here. During a wildfire…
UPDATE: Evacuation alerts are still in place but no significant change from Yates Road wildfire
KELOWNA – Crews have made good progress on the Yates Road fire in Kelowna. The…
After 45 years on and off the streets, Vernon poet gets book published
VERNON – With a long grey beard, torn running shoes and a tattered old jacket…
Police seek help in finding missing Winnipeg man
VERNON – Police are asking for the public's for help to find missing Winnipeg man…
Vernon horse owner perplexed following horse hair theft
VERNON – A Vernon horse stable has recently erected large spotlights in an effort to…
Rogue apiarist hopes a buzz will change Vernon’s beekeeping ban
VERNON – When Dawn Tucker agrees to meet up to explain her situation, she's careful…
Survey shows the majority of homeless people in Vernon are from Vernon
VERNON – Contrary to the often-touted belief that Vernon is attracting homeless people from elsewhere,…
Vernon shopping cart ban seen as ‘unkind’ by city’s homeless
VERNON – Rochelle Nelson lives rough on the streets in Vernon. At age 40, she…
Public misconceptions hinder winter carnival queen candidates
VERNON – The Queen Silver Star Excellence program is struggling so hard to recruit applicants…
Vernon’s new top cop speaks to ‘inclusive’ outlook
Vernon’s new top cop Supt. Shawna Baher has officially taken the helm of the Vernon…
UPDATE: Evacuation orders near Okanagan Lake Park rescinded
UPDATE: This morning properties on the west side of Highway 97 have been downgraded from…
UPDATE: Mount Eneas is now over 1,500 hectares but it’s good news for crews
UPDATE: B.C. Wildfire burn operations successfully merged two wildfires together yesterday. The Munroe Lake wildfire…
UPDATE: Evacuation alerts remain in effect tonight in the Central Okanagan
CENTRAL OKANAGAN – While an alert means residents can still stay in their homes, it…
Looking for a forever home; Vernon SPCA pet of the week
VERNON – An adorable duo are featured this week from the Vernon SPCA. Chelsea Taylor…
UPDATE: B.C. Wildfire is preparing for burn operations on Mount Eneas
UPDATE: B.C. Wildfire just released more specifics on today’s strategy. They plan to conduct burn…