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North Okanagan Regional District eyes bylaw forcing businesses to compost food waste by 2021
NORTH OKANAGAN – The Regional District Of North Okanagan has drafted a plan to force…
Unknown white powder prompts evacuation at Vernon library
VERNON – An unknown white powder found at the Vernon branch of the Okanagan Regional…
Cops nab Enderby man in Dollar Store armed robbery
ENDERBY – A 25-year-old Enderby man linked to a spate of crimes, was arrested yesterday…
Salmon Arm rooftop sprinkler inventor ahead of the curve
SALMON ARM – When Salmon Arm resident Bryan Coffey first thought to make an easy-to-install…
High times at Okanagan Indian Band’s ‘Green Mile’
NORTH OKANAGAN – Turning off Highway 97 and heading southwest on Westside Road north of…
Couple who died in North Okanagan fire felt they had ‘no way out’ of financial troubles
VERNON – A couple who died in a house fire in May 2018 were facing…
Man on day parole for Vernon homicide charged with aggravated assault
A man sentenced to five years in prison for manslaughter in Vernon has had his…
Looking for forever home; Vernon SPCA pet of the week
VERNON – This spunky cat is looking for a fun new home. Kit Kat is…
Vernon kicks off summer with Sunshine Festival
VERNON – Vernon's 25th annual Sunshine Festival takes place this Saturday, June 15, offering the…
HomeSense job fair happening in Vernon now
VERNON – In preparation for its new store opening in Vernon, HomeSense is holding a…
Stolen West Kelowna truck found torched in Vernon
VERNON – The RCMP is investigating after truck reported stolen from West Kelowna three weeks…
College of Physical Therapists taking action in case of Vernon sexual assault allegations
VERNON – The College of Physical Therapists of B.C. has confirmed it is dealing with…
Vernon street cleanup collects 25 bags of trash in one hour
VERNON – It took 21 willing volunteers just one hour to collect 25 garbage bags…
UPDATE: Vernon physiotherapist now facing four counts of sexual assault, additional potential victims sought
VERNON – Police are seeking more potential victims after two more women have come forward…
Okanagan Rail Trail parking lot development planned for Coldstream
COLDSTREAM – Do you want a heritage looking building? Ninety-one or 111 parking stalls? And…
Vernon council taking another look at recommendations from task force on downtown safety
VERNON – Hoping for better luck a second time around, Vernon city council is set…
Gas price analyst accuses oil companies of gouging drivers in Okanagan, Kamloops
PENTICTON – Gas prices are falling, but not fast enough in Kamloops and the Okanagan,…
Horse carcasses found on Vernon-area farm where owner charged with animal cruelty
VERNON – In a case described by one of the veterinarians investigating as "the worst…
iN VIDEO: Canadian music legend Murray McLauchan coming to Okanagan, Kamloops
Canadian singer-songwriter Murray McLauchlan will be in the Okanagan and Kamloops for four shows starting…
Summer-like heat expected in Okanagan this week
OKANAGAN – A rebuilding high pressure ridge is expected to bring summer weather conditions back…
UPDATE: Missing Coldstream teen found
UPDATE: 10:39 a.m. Monday, June 10, 2019 Vernon RCMP say the Coldstream teenager who was…
Ladies Who Beer: Vernon teetotallers and wine drinkers welcome
VERNON – Stacey Todd co-founded the group Ladies Who Beer after she made a joke…
Looking for forever home; Vernon SPCA pet of the week
VERNON – This sweet-but-shy boy needs a new home. Tigger is a friendly cat who…
Vernon homeless couple get ready to move after eviction notice served
VERNON – As Michael Jacob stands by an endless piles of his possessions, he says…