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Visitor numbers double at Vernon Community Arts Centre
VERNON – The Vernon Community Arts Centre has seen a huge spike in visitors, almost…
Illicit overdose deaths up last year in Kamloops, slight dip in Okanagan
The Okanagan maintained its dubious distinction as having one of the highest illicit drug overdose…
Cold weather to continue this weekend in the Okanagan
It’s turning out to be a cold February in the Okanagan. Environment Canada meteorologist Alyssa…
Action not talk needed to deal with safety in downtown Vernon
VERNON – Ongoing concerns regarding safety in downtown Vernon dominated today's meeting between local business…
North Okanagan RCMP seek help in locating armed robbery suspect
VERNON – After two months of searching without any results, the North Okanagan RCMP is…
Vernon mayor spent 30% less on election campaign than nearest rival
VERNON – Vernon Mayor Victor Cumming spent $9,607 during his election campaign last year, $4,000…
Housing sales drop 31% in January: OMREB
OKANAGAN – Residential housing sales across the region saw a 31 per cent drop in…
UPDATE: Water back on for 80 Vernon homes
VERNON – The water is back on for around 80 homes in Vernon now that…
Mercury plummets as Vernon experiences coldest day this winter
VERNON – If the icy nip in the air today seems just a little bit…
Slight dip in 2018 North Okanagan crime stats
VERNON – The latest crime numbers reported by the North Okanagan RCMP show a minor…
Okanagan starts the week in a deep freeze
OKANAGAN – It’s time to dig out the parka this week as Okanagan residents experience…
Looking for forever home; Vernon SPCA pet of the week
VERNON— This cat came into the Vernon SPCA shelter as a stray. Deena loves head…
Vernon Fire Rescue responds to possible vehicle arson
VERNON — A vehicle fire in Vernon is now being investigated as a possible arson. …
UBCO fails to have sexual assault tribunal case dropped
KELOWNA – The University of British Columbia Okanagan has lost its first round in a…
Surveillance cameras installed in Polson Park
VERNON – The City of Vernon has installed surveillance cameras in Polson Park. The City's…
UPDATE: Hot air balloon collides with North Okanagan power line
ARMSTRONG – A hot air balloon taking part in Vernon Winter Carnvial hit power lines…
The best is yet to come for Thompson Okanagan ski resorts
Mother Nature was a bit capricious in her start to winter in Kamloops and the…
Vernon community radio station takes another step towards being on the air
VERNON – If all goes to plan, Vernon may have a community radio station on…
Top North Okanagan cop receives second award recognizing leadership on opioid crisis
VERNON – North Okanagan RCMP detachment commander Supt. Shawna Baher was made a Member of…
Blast of arctic air expected this weekend in the Okanagan
KELOWNA – It's the Okanagan's turn for some cold weather as an arctic front is…
Vernon man seriously injured in targeted assault
VERNON – Six people were taken into custody after a Vernon man suffered severe injuries…
Dueling Vernon petitions debate dog leash bylaw
VERNON – Vernon dog owners had their say about an off-leash bylaw and now soccer…
Vernon theft suspect arrested after trying to hide from police in restaurant booth
VERNON – A suspected thief has been arrested after trying to hide from police in…
North Okanagan murderer loses appeal of sentence
VERNON – A Lumby man convicted of murdering his spouse in 2017 has lost an…