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Vernon bike thief ordered to pay back full cost of high-end bicycle
A Penticton man who stole a high-end bicycle from outside of the Vernon library has…
Vernon man sentenced for ‘campaign’ of sexual abuse against former partner
CONTENT ADVISORY A Vernon man who was found guilty for subjecting his former partner to…
Vernon homeowners looking at almost 5% tax hike for 2020
Vernon residents are looking at a property tax increase just shy of five per cent…
Black wolf sighted near SilverStar, residents told to be vigilant
SilverStar Mountain Resort residents and guests are being warned of a lone black wolf inhabiting…
UPDATE: RCMP believe Sagmoen’s mother may have misled them prior to his arrest: Vernon court
The RCMP did not believe Curtis Sagmoen's mother was telling them the truth during conversations…
Falkland RCMP making room for North Okanagan Traffic Services officers
The number of officers stationed at the Falkland RCMP detachment has seen a big increase…
Snow on the way for Okanagan and Kamloops: Environment Canada
Snow in the forecast this week in the Okanagan and Kamloops is expected to accompany…
No weapons convictions for man charged with shooting during North Okanagan break-in
A man charged in a violent break and enter in Lavington in February has been…
Judge wants more reasons why Vernon physio guilty of sexual assault shouldn’t do jail time
The sentencing of Vernon physiotherapist Stephen Witvoet, who pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting nine of…
Search of Sagmoen property valid for trial: Justice
The search of the Salmon River Road property in September 2017 was valid and admissible…
Looking for a forever home; Vernon SPCA pet of the week
Eleanor is a five-year-old female cat looking for a new home. "This cat was brought…
Project Christmas Elf returns to help Okanagan families in need
Christmas wouldn't be possible without Santa's elves. As more families apply for support through the…
Okanagan Indian Band snags new fire truck
The Okanagan Indian Band has a new fire truck courtesy of a deal made with…
Curtis Sagmoen had history of calling sex workers to his North Okanagan home: lawyer
In the months running up to when Curtis Sagmoen allegedly pointed a gun at a…
Former Vernon judo coach gets jail time for child pornography
A former Vernon Judo coach who doctored himself into child pornography photographs has been sentenced…
UPDATE: Curtis Sagmoen trial resumes in Vernon; defence says searches not valid
A Vernon courtroom heard today how Curtis Sagmoen, charged with pointing a gun at a…
Central and North Okanagan house prices surged in November
There was a 13 per cent increase in the average selling price of houses in…
Armed drug dealer busted in Vernon
Police have a suspect in custody after a “high-risk takedown” of an armed man in…
Former Kamloops Scout leader convicted of child pornography wants restrictions eased
A former Kamloops Scouts commissioner convicted in January 2018 for possessing child pornography has applied…
Want to know the way to a Vernonite’s heart? Skip the Dishes has some ideas
If you want to know the way to a Vernonite's heart, check out these insights…
Carole King tribute heading to Vernon
Whether you're old enough to remember when it topped the charts in 1971 or just…
Two charged with attempted murder of RCMP officers following North Okanagan shooting
Two people have been charged with the attempted murder three RCMP officers following an incident…
How Shuswap Lake RV owners learned their $50K investment bought them nothing
A group of more than 20 motorhome owners who invested $50,000 each 15 years ago…
Greater Vernon water quality advisory lifted
A precautionary Water Quality Notice that was put in place for all Greater Vernon Water…