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Enderby man killed after pick-up truck hits hydro pole
ENDERBY – An Enderby man died after his pick-up truck veered off the road and…
Owner of puppies rescued by B.C. Wildfire crew says they weren’t lost
VERNON – The owner of the five puppies rescued by B.C. Wildfire firefighters on the…
Vernon airport traffic down 70 per cent thanks to wildfire smoke
VERNON – Wildfire smoke is having a big impact on traffic at the Vernon airport.…
Smoky conditions forecast to slowly improve in Okanagan this week
OKANAGAN – Oppressively smoky skies put a damper on summer in the Okanagan over the…
B.C. Wildfire crew rescues lost puppies near Monashee Fire Complex
VERNON – Five adorable puppies were found on the side of the road by a…
Thompson-Okanagan makes top 50 National Geographic list, but not for reasons you’d expect
The Thompson-Okanagan region has been recognized by the venerable National Geographic magazine's list of Canada’s…
Wildfire not as big a threat to B.C. Interior wildlife as you might think
If you are worried wildlife that roams the forests of the B.C. Interior is suffering…
Woman from ‘Make Canada Great Always’ video says Vernon really was the right choice
VERNON – Cassandra DeSanti never thought a video of herself coming out of anesthesia would…
Parents of two missing women return to Shuswap, North Okanagan to keep searching
The families of two missing woman are again in the Okanagan searching for their daughters.…
Wanted Falkland man arrested after fleeing from police
FALKLAND – A 28-year-old man from Falkland wanted on outstanding warrants has been arrested after…
Herd of goats looking for owners in Armstrong
ARMSTRONG – Are you missing some goats? Five goats were found on Creamery Road on…
Needle drop box installed in front of Vernon home was in the ‘wrong spot’
VERNON – Within hours of the city installing its first 24-hour needle drop box plans…
Smoky air is also a concern for Okanagan pets
It's not just humans that need to take precautions because of the poor air quality…
Expect smoky skies in the Okanagan right through the weekend
OKANAGAN – An unchanging weather pattern and forest fires burning at all four points of…
You may already be using it but Okanagan Rail Trail opens for real next month
OKANAGAN – It’s official. The Okanagan Rail Trail will legally open at the end of…
Interior air quality is very poor but not comparable to big city smog
It may look bad, and there can be health concerns, but according to the B.C.…
B.C. gangster charged for attacking man with a golf club in North Okanagan
VERNON – A convicted drug smuggler and known gangster has been charged after allegedly attacking…
Viral video captures dad’s hilarious prank on daughter at Vernon hospital
VERNON – A highly medicated woman coming out of surgery at Vernon Jubilee Hospital is…
Kelowna man arrested after allegedly committing two robberies in two hours in Vernon
VERNON – A 28-year-old Kelowna man was arrested yesterday after allegedly robbing two Vernon businesses…
Weekend lightning could still cause fires days later
VERNON – Lightning that struck around the Mabel Lake region last weekend could still pose…
Expenses predicted to cost Vernon an extra $1.7 million next year
VERNON – Dipping into an RCMP reserve fund was one suggestion by city staff to…
Noise limit making it hard to return to the races at North Okanagan’s Motoplex Speedway
NORTH OKANAGAN – It was another quiet summer at the Motoplex Speedway in the North…
Vernon RCMP arrest man wanted on numerous charges
VERNON – Police arrested a man after a brief foot chase in Vernon yesterday evening.…
Portion of Mabel Lake Road and more rec sites closed as crews battle wildfires
NORTH OKANAGAN – People are being asked to give B.C. Wildfire crews room to safely…