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Vernon cops nab ‘Deadpool’ mask wearing robbery suspect
VERNON – RCMP have arrested a 19-year-old man who allegedly robbed a Vernon gas station…
Lots of sunshine in the Okanagan forecast this week
Environment Canada meteorologist Doug Lundquist says the week ahead should be a “pretty nice week…
Lake Country man airlifted to hospital after crash on Westside Road
NORTH OKANAGAN – A Lake Country man was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries following…
From garlic ice cream to mushroom foraging: six Interior festivals that break the norm
It's no surprise that the Thompson-Okanagan plays host to a multitude of festivals every summer.…
Vernon plan for patrol once again missed the mark: Councillor
VERNON – A year after the idea was first discussed, Vernon council is set to…
Feds decision over ridge mussel’s status spurs Okanagan water board into action
The Okanagan Basin Water Board has renewed its appeal to the province asking for it…
Why a Vernon woman is trying to get the band back together
VERNON – Cathy Sim is going to get the band back together. But this isn't…
Habitat for Humanity set to open Vernon store
VERNON – Habitat for Humanity Okanagan is appealing for volunteers to work at its soon…
Buffy Sainte-Marie headed to the Okanagan
VERNON – Iconic Canadian folk singer Buffy Sainte-Marie will be taking to the stage in…
Kelowna RCMP seek help finding wanted man
KELOWNA – Kelowna RCMP is appealing to the public for help finding a 30-year-old man…
700 workers affected as Tolko announces more temporary closures in North Okanagan, Kamloops
Tolko Industries has announced more downtime for its Kamloops, Armstrong and Lumby operations affecting more…
North Okanagan seeking volunteer RCMP recruits
VERNON – If you want to be a part of making your community a safer…
Judge halts release of ISIS supporter set to live in Enderby
ENDERBY – A Federal Court judge has put a temporary halt on an alleged ISIS…
From B.C. to Belize: Salmon Arm Roots and Blues fest is a global affair
SALMON ARM – From its humble beginnings in the Gleneden Community Hall to luring dozens of musicians…
If you thought you saw fewer red plates this year, you’re right
If you thought you'd seen fewer red plates on the roads earlier this year you…
UPDATE: Cell service restored for Lumby area
LUMBY – Telus have confirmed cell service in the Lumby area is back up and…
Paranormal film focusses on Vernon cinema where it’s being shown
VERNON – Cinema-goers in Vernon will soon have the opportunity to watch a film investigating…
Repairs underway after woodpeckers cause $150K damage to Vernon art centre
VERNON – Work is underway at the Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre repairing $150,000…
Report shows steep increase in theft from homes and vehicles in Vernon
NORTH OKANAGAN – The latest crime figures released by the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP show…
Dirt biker found dead in Lavington
LAVINGTON – A 29-year-old dirt biker was found dead in Lavington on Saturday morning. According…
Tolko logging could have ‘catastrophic’ impact on rural Vernon drinking water: report
NORTH OKANAGAN – A plan by Tolko Industries to log an area of land close…
Smoky skies bulletin expanded to rest of Okanagan, Shuswap
It looks like the smoke from wildfires burning in the South Okanagan and Washington state…
Salmon Arm best place to live in B.C., West Kelowna comes in 2nd
Salmon Arm has been ranked as the best place to live in B.C. and the…
Developer plans ‘micro-suite’ building near Kin Beach in Vernon
VERNON – A lakeside development in Vernon with over a hundred units has been proposed…