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Lavington resident loses appeal against controversial pellet plant
LAVINGTON – A former government scientist has lost an appeal which argued that a controversial…
School bus passes mandatory for Vernon students
VERNON – School kids in Vernon are going to have to remember more than just their…
Canada is not doing enough to prevent mussel movement: Report
OKANAGAN – A new report has criticized the lack of action by the federal government…
Housing sales and prices drop across Central Okanagan
Housing sales across the Central Okanagan were down by almost 25 per cent so far…
Studies show E. coli and invasive species prominent in Kalavista Lagoon
COLDSTREAM – It may look like a small murky pond, but Kalavista Lagoon in Coldstream…
Armstrong firm offers $10K reward after theft of industrial cables
ARMSTRONG – A North Okanagan construction firm is offering a $10,000 reward following the theft…
Sunny skies will be followed by April showers in the Okanagan this week
OKANAGAN – Sunshine and warm temperatures today and tomorrow in the Okanagan will give way…
Hip-hop artist SonReal returns to Vernon for hometown show
VERNON – Juno nominated hip-hop artist and Vernon native SonReal returns to his hometown for…
New Vernon Museum executive director to meet-and-greet at exhibition opening
VERNON — A new face at a new temporary exhibit will be at the Greater…
Looking for forever home; Vernon SPCA pet of the week
VERNON— This cat at the Vernon SPCA is very friendly and loves to come and…
Aiming for the pin and hoping for a ‘ringer’
VERNON HORSESHOE CLUB GEARS UP FOR ANOTHER SEASON VERNON – It may conjure up images…
March was colder and drier than normal in Southern Interior
March was chilly and dry in the Thompson-Okanagan. Environment Canada meteorologist Carmen Hart says March…
Polls open for Okanagan Indian Band election
VERNON – The polls are open today for members of the Okanagan Indian Band voting…
Neighbours lose court battle against Outback resort’s marina on Okanagan Lake
VERNON – Two lakeside neighbours have lost a legal battle with the strata of an…
Prolific Vernon offender pleads guilty to multiple charges including arson
VERNON – A Vernon man who stole an SUV then promptly torched it after police…
Mostly sunny weekend in store for Okanagan
KELOWNA – There’s more sunshine than cloud and rain in the Okanagan forecast for weekend…
iN PHOTOS: Historic North Okanagan ranch looks at microbrewery and ‘glamping’ to create revenue
VERNON – It may seem like an unlikely addition for a place more associated with…
Vernon to crack down on illegal pot shops
VERNON – The City of Vernon is going to crack down on illegal pot shops.…
Charges ‘highly likely’ for North Okanagan animal abuse suspect
VERNON – The B.C. SPCA has said it’s “highly likely” they will be recommending charges…
Vernon city council critical of ‘waste of time’ downtown safety report
VERNON – Described by one councillor as a "complete waste of time" and by another…
Vernon’s new homeless shelter set to open
VERNON – A new $2.6-million homeless shelter is set to open in Vernon. Our Place…
Sexual activity at Vernon fire hall exposed ‘toxic’ workplace
CITY THOUGHT IT WAS RID OF ONE SOURCE. NOW THAT HE'S ORDERED BACK, WHAT'S NEXT?…
Travelling candle display to raise awareness about overdose deaths in Interior
The Interior Health Authority is recognizing the lives lost in the illicit drug overdose crisis…
Canadian Wrestling Elite tour making stops in Okanagan
PENTICTON – It’s being billed as the biggest professional wrestling tour in Canadian history, and…