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Vernon city council votes against geese cull
Vernon council has voted not to go ahead with a proposed goose cull. City councillor’s…
As Vernon debates geese cull, this Vancouver Island community decided to harvest the birds
While politicians in Vernon prepare to debate whether or not to cull geese at a…
iN VIDEO: Vernon father and daughter create funky ice sculptures on Duck Lake
Vernon locals Shanda Hill and her father had fun making ice creations on Duck Lake.…
Looking for a forever home: Vernon SPCA pet of the week
This handsome two-year-old cat is in need of a good home. The Vernon SPCA says…
Shuswap Christian loses human rights case against Askew’s Foods
A Sicamous cake decorator has lost a case against Askew's Foods where she alleged the…
Shuswap trail still closed after deaths of two hikers ruled accidental
The B.C. Coroners Service has confirmed the death of two hikers who fell from cliffs…
‘If you are going to shoot me, just get it over with’: Vernon man who fired a gun at his girlfriend jailed
A Vernon man who pointed a gun at his girlfriend before firing it into the…
Goose cull proposed to keep Vernon beaches, parks poop free
The City of Vernon may decide to cull around 150 geese this summer in an…
Add this Vernon city councillor to the list of local politicians to get death threats
Vernon city councillor Dalvir Nahal thought she'd received her first Christmas card of the season…
Penticton lawyer fined $15K for professional misconduct and not paying taxes
A B.C. regulator has fined a Penticton area lawyer $15,000 for racking up $175,000 of…
Vernon’s Bollywood Bang won’t happen this spring
The Bollywood Bang, one of Vernon's biggest charity events, will not be happening this spring.…
Suspect sought after brazen attempted robbery of Vernon senior
RCMP have requested the public's help in identifying a suspect who attempted to rob a…
Vernon man guilty of identity theft gets weekends in jail
A Vernon man who attempted to open a bank account using a stolen ID will…
North Okanagan dog complaints up, ticketing down
The number of complaints about dogs running free in the North Okanagan rose by almost…
Vernon SPCA appeal for ‘tough old guy’ in rough shape
The Vernon branch of the BC SPCA is appealing to the public for help in…
Predator Ridge looking to fill dozens of summer jobs
Predator Ridge Resort near Vernon is gearing up for its upcoming summer tourist season and…
Judge orders Vernon teen caught drunk driving to write essay on its dangers
A Vernon teenager who was caught drinking and driving was ordered by a B.C. Provincial…
‘It just blew up:’ Vernon Comic Con founder excited for this year’s convention
Move over Kelowna and Penticton, Vernon has its own Comic Con. This is the third…
Looking for a forever home: Vernon’s pet of the week
Meet Bruno, a handsome neutered tabby cat who needs a new home. He's a year…
Vernon’s Atlantis waterpark gets a new name
A popular Vernon waterpark is starting its transformation with a new name. Formerly known as…
Coldstream developer suing after private beach expropriated for Okanagan Rail Trail
A North Okanagan developer is suing the North Okanagan Regional District over the amount of…
RCMP arrest suspect who allegedly robbed B.C. Dairy Queen with hammer, disguised with blanket
The RCMP has arrested a 58-year-old woman, who wrapped in a large blanket and brandishing…
Half price or cheap lift tickets at some Thompson-Okanagan ski resorts this Family Day
With the Family Day long weekend upon us, some ski resorts in the region will…
Crisis of conscience? Vernon woman gets stolen scooter back.
When Mr. Bumble was stolen from Yvonne Carnell’s locked parking garage in downtown Vernon at…