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Vernon, Coquitlam teachers reprimanded for pre-distributing exam questions
For providing their students an unfair advantage on an English 12 provincial exam, two B.C.…
Hollywood stars begin filming in Okanagan
Several Hollywood movie stars have headed to the Okanagan to star in the thriller The…
iN VIDEO: Is vinyl here to stay?
It’s a format that has gone in and out of style over its long history.…
Vernon elementary school shares colourful lesson with community
Alexis Park Elementary students in Vernon have been learning the stories, How Food Was Given…
Former Vernon Judo coach photoshopped himself into child pornography images
A former Vernon Judo coach charged with child pornography doctored photos of some of his…
UPDATE: No one injured in Vernon shooting, police confirm
Police have now confirmed no one was injured after someone shots several bullets at a…
Midweek snow flurries followed by showers in the Okanagan
The first two days of the week are about as good as it is going…
Vernon physiotherapist continued to sexually assault patients after police warning
Vernon physiotherapist Stephen Witvoet continued to sexually assault patients even after police warned him —…
Looking for a forever home; Vernon SPCA pet of the week
Russel is an adventurer looking for his new home. "This sweet and playful guy loves…
‘Celtic spice’ adds flavour to Vernon Folk Roots lineup
Tiller's Folly music is like a hearty, tasty stew- slowly simmering on the stove- perfect…
Okanagan libraries fighting for access to eBooks
A petition against restricted access to a major publisher's new eBooks is gaining attention from…
‘Something bigger than me’: Shanda Hill first Canadian to finish Double Deca
For Shanda Hill, it was four weeks of trials and tribulations, successes and hardships. But,…
Why a North Okanagan man convicted of stabbing two people still isn’t behind bars
A wheelchair-bound North Okanagan man who claimed self-defence but was ultimately found guilty for stabbing…
This Vernon man appears to have turned his life around in prison
A judge has praised a Vernon man, convicted of break and enter and assaulting his…
Environment Canada calls for ideal Halloween weather in Okanagan
While it may be a little chilly for the trick or treaters in the Okanagan…
Body of missing Vernon woman found
The body of a 50-year-old Vernon woman missing since Oct. 29 has been found. According…
UPDATE: Man tasered by police near Sicamous dies in hospital
A 38-year-old Kelowna man tased by police near Sicamous has died in hospital. His family…
RCMP seek help locating missing Vernon woman
The RCMP is requesting the public's help in locating a missing 50-year-old Vernon woman. According…
Icy roads cause several car crashes in North Okanagan: RCMP
RCMP officers and firefighters responded to several single-vehicle crashes this morning along Highway 97 north…
Salmon Arm optician convicted of decades old sexual assault gets re-trial
A former Salmon Arm optician convicted two years ago for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old boy…
Vernon athlete Shanda Hill closes in on completing Double Deca
Vernon powerhouse athlete Shanda Hill is getting closer to becoming the first Canadian to complete…
Clear and frosty Halloween in the forecast for Kamloops, Okanagan
While there is no rain or snow in this year's Halloween forecast, it looks like…
Seasonal security gets green light in Vernon
After several delays pushed the item further back on the City of Vernon agenda, private…
Man tasered by police near Sicamous in critical condition; police watchdog deployed
The police watchdog has been called in to investigate as a suspect remains in critical…