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Goat tracking curbs human-wildlife conflict in the Similkameen
Keremeos – The government is tracking goats in the Similkameen, and that isn't a euphemism.…
Looking for a forever home: Vernon SPCA pet of the week
VERNON – Chloe is a sweet senior who came to the Vernon SPCA branch as…
Lightning sparks multiple minor fires in Thompson-Okanagan
VERNON – Despite the ignition of three small fires, Saturday’s thunderstorm saw little action compared…
Kelowna man dead after cliff jump at Skaha Lake
SKAHA LAKE – An 18-year-old Kelowna man is dead after jumping off a cliff in…
Okanagan Rail Trail work to begin after long weekend
VERNON – Upgrades to the Okanagan Rail Trail within the Okanagan has gotten the green…
Central Okanagan Search and Rescue looks to add new recruits
KELOWNA – Central Okanagan Search and Rescue is looking to fill out its roster. Training…
Kelowna welcomes first Carnaval del Sol
KELOWNA – Get ready for a splash of Latin flavour as Kelowna welcomes its first…
One in hospital after two separate motorcycle crashes near Armstrong
ARMSTRONG – A motorcyclist has been airlifted to the Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops after…
Wildfire east of Vernon being held
VERNON – No new growth is anticipated as the Gallon Creek wildfire that sparked east…
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Okanagan-Shuswap
VERNON – It looks like Mother Nature doesn't plan on taking a long weekend. Environment…
Pot shop seeks second chance to open doors in Vernon
VERNON – A series of rule changes with unfortunate timing has prompted a request for…
Vehicle fire slows traffic on Silver Star Road
VERNON – Traffic was backed up at the scene of a vehicle fire on Silver…
Small wildfire sparks near Silver Star
VERNON – B.C. Wildfire Service crews are on the ground in the Silver Star area…
City to urge community engagement on Vernon overdose prevention site
VERNON – City council is looking to ensure that the community’s interests are met before…
Vernon city council to consider seasonal bike patrol
VERNON – A once-defeated Activate Safety Task Force recommendation has a second chance before Vernon…
Vernon man in custody after suspected stolen property seized
VERNON – Vernon RCMP are trying to reunite some stolen property with the original owners.…
Kamloops Christmas thief sent to jail after his dad recognizes him on CCTV
VERNON – A 35-year-old Kamloops man who has already spent almost half his life behind…
Too scared to go outside: Downtown Vernon seniors’ petition says situation ‘out of control’
VERNON – Residents and management of two downtown seniors' buildings, together with several nearby businesses,…
Final long weekend of summer in Okanagan looking good weather-wise
OKANAGAN – Mainly sunny skies and above-average temperatures are in store for the Okanagan over…
RCMP seek witnesses after suspected drunk driver crashes car, flees on foot
VERNON – RCMP are looking for witnesses after a suspected drunk driver crashed a car…
Fire investigators confirm cause of Vernon house fire
VERNON – Vernon Fire Rescue Services has confirmed a fire that ripped through a Commonage…
Vernon judge says ‘exceptional circumstances’ means fentanyl dealer won’t get jail time
VERNON – In what the judge described as "exceptional circumstances," a convicted North Okanagan fentanyl…
Interior Provincial Exhibition: 120 years of community
ARMSTRONG – Few events can say they’ve lasted more than a century. Fewer still can…
Lumby man has a plan to provide easy access to fresh, organic vegetables
NORTH OKANAGAN – A Lumby resident has launched a social enterprise that takes the hard…