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Huge fine for Vernon school district upheld
VERNON – School District 22 in Vernon's reserve will remain depleted by a $628,000 fine…
Demolished Vernon home goes up in flames
VERNON – Firefighters put out a blaze at a recently demolished home in Vernon's north…
Where, when and how to vote in the Vernon municipal election
VERNON – Today is the last day for advance voting ahead of the Vernon municipal…
Four candidates who say working with developers is the best way make housing more affordable
VERNON – The high cost of housing is a hot topic this Vernon municipal election…
Casino strike in Okanagan, Kamloops enters fourth month
It’s been just over four months since more than 600 unionized employees started walking picket…
Vernon RCMP searching for the rightful owners of recovered stolen keys
VERNON – Vernon RCMP are looking to reunite various sets of keys with their rightful…
Five candidates who won’t declare or haven’t decided if they support the Greater Vernon Cultural Centre
VERNON – The majority of Vernon city council candidates say that they support the Greater…
‘We’ve been waiting’: Family of Vernon man killed last year react to murder charges
VERNON – Teresa Bartz doesn’t know why anyone would want to hurt her brother, but…
Here’s where you can dispose of unwanted farm pesticides, livestock medicine in Okanagan
The Obsolete Collection Farm Campaign is underway this week in the Okanagan. The campaign provides…
Four candidates who say the best way to help Vernon street issues is to help the homeless
VERNON – Issues with homeless and street crime pushed its way to the top of…
Here’s who is running for Vernon school board
VERNON – Vernon voters have lots of choice for the city's four spots on the…
Police make arrests in Vernon homicide
VERNON – RCMP have two people in custody in connection with a suspicious Vernon death…
Sunny week in store for the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – The sunshine and mild temperatures are forecast to continue in the Okanagan this…
Six candidates who aren’t waiting for senior governments to solve problems
VERNON – No issue has garnered more interest over the past few years like public…
Looking for a forever home; Vernon SPCA pet of the week
VERNON – This sweet cat was brought in to the Vernon SPCA because she wasn't…
North Okanagan RCMP impound truck for excessive speeding
SPALLUMCHEEN – A driver travelling along Highway 97A near Otter Lake Crossroads had their vehicle…
RCMP launch Safe Place Program for LGBTQ2S+ in North Okanagan
VERNON – RCMP have brought the Safe Place Program to the North Okanagan. The Safe…
Seven Vernon city council candidates critical of the Activate Safety Task Force
VERNON – The Activate Safety Task Force was formed in response to concerns brought forth…
North Okanagan’s new top cop on crime, community and why police can’t do it all on their own
VERNON – As a kid growing up in B.C.’s rugged Elk Valley, one of Shawna…
Don’t like the fall weather so far? Get ready for a change for the better
If you thought the past month was wetter and cooler than normal in the Southern…
Kamloops, Okanagan cities benefit from provincial mining activity
Kamloops leads all British Columbia municipalities when it comes to supplying the province’s mines, according…
Three Vernon council candidates with ideas on how to attract more police officers
VERNON – Public safety is a key issue in the Vernon municipal election campaign but…
Cloudy but drier this week in the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – Skies are expected to remain cloudy over the next couple of days in…
Snow expected on Okanagan Connector
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the Okanagan Connector between Merritt and…