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Campaign to buy wagons for Vernon’s homeless hits its target
VERNON – A Gofundme page set up to purchase wagons for homeless people following the…

Illegal campers may have sparked weekend wildfire near Vernon
VERNON – A small wildlife that burned north of Vernon on Saturday afternoon may have…

Body found near Mabel Lake believed to be missing kayaker
VERNON – A body recovered near Mabel Lake on Saturday is believed to be that…

Vernon task force chair ‘considering’ running for mayor
VERNON – Until recently the name Darrin Taylor wasn't well known in the city of…

Sixteen-year-old girl dies at Kelowna music festival
KELOWNA – A young girl has died at a local music festival this week. RCMP…

Evacuation alert for properties near Snowy Mountain wildfire
KEREMEOS – Four properties are now on evacuation alert reports the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen.…

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Evacuation alerts rescinded for Yates Road fire
KELOWNA – The Yates Road fire is under control and officials have deemed the area…

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…

More needle drop boxes heading to Vernon
VERNON – Two large needle drop boxes scheduled to be installed in Polson Park in…