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Sunshine and warm temperatures in Okanagan this weekend
KELOWNA – If summer activities are on your weekend list of things to do, weather…
Bullied as a kid, Vernon woman never thought she’d have the confidence to share her story on a world stage
VERNON – Once ashamed to speak because of a speech impediment, a Vernon woman is…
Get ready for a lengthy run of hot, sunny weather in Southern Interior
That hotter than normal summer you’ve been waiting for in the Southern Interior may have…
84-year-old Vernon woman whacks intruder with cane to stop break-in
VERNON – It was a frightening morning for an 84-year-old Vernon resident. Police say shortly…
Man evades Vernon police by ramming police car
VERNON – Police are looking for a man and his car after an officer narrowly…
Looking for a forever home; Vernon SPCA pet of the week
VERNON- They call her Maggie, or “Waggie Maggie” for obvious reasons. This pug cross will…
UPDATE: Motorcyclist dies in crash on Old Kamloops Road in Vernon
VERNON – Police have confirmed a 19-year-old motorcycle driver is dead after a crash on…
Vernon RCMP officers save overdosing man’s life
VERNON – Police saved an overdosing man in a Vernon last month. RCMP say two…
Truck loses brakes on Suicide Hill in Vernon
VERNON – Suicide Hill in Vernon has claimed another unwitting victim, North Okanagan RCMP say.…
Vernon business owner moving location due to homeless shelter, street issues
VERNON – A Vernon business owner is moving locations to escape escalating confrontations with patrons…
VIDEO: Silver Star Mountain Resort has a virtual reality museum
SILVER STAR – A virtual reality experience is now available at Silver Star Mountain Resort.…
North Okanagan RCMP investigating after fatal vehicle collision
VERNON – RCMP and the North Okanagan Traffic Services are looking into a single-vehicle collision…
Casino workers in Vernon off the job for fair wages
VERNON – Vernon casino employees spent this long weekend on the picket line outside their…
Looking for a forever home; Vernon SPCA pet of the week
VERNON – A dynamic duo is looking for a space to jam. Rapper came into…
Pride flag raised outside Vernon Cadet Training Centre
VERNON – The rainbow flag goes up today as it does with all intake cadet…
West Kelowna police looking for answers after ‘suspicious’ death of Vernon woman
WEST KELOWNA – A 29-year-old Vernon woman has died under suspicious circumstances and police are…
Police raid impacts Okanagan drug trafficking ring
LAKE COUNTRY – RCMP raided a home in Lake Country last week seizing a variety…
No bail for man accused of wife’s murder 30 years ago in Vernon
VERNON – A man accused of conspiring to murder his wife more than 30 years…
Vernon councillor walked through life making every word, every cent and every vote count
VERNON – Bob Spiers left home on Monday morning and walked to Vernon City Hall,…
Police investigate hit and run collision in Spallumcheen
SPALLUMCHEEN – North Okanagan police are investigating a hit and run this morning that caused…
Gateway Casino workers in Kamloops, Okanagan get ready to strike
Workers at four casinos in the Thompson-Okanagan are preparing to walk off the job tomorrow.…
Cool, wet weather expected for Canada Day long weekend in Okanagan
OKANAGAN – Your chance of getting a sunburn this Canada Day long weekend in the…
Former Vernon teacher acquitted of sex assault against student claims discrimination by employer
A former Vernon teacher says she was unfairly fired from her job as a youth…
Vernon councillor known as city’s financial watchdog dies suddenly
VERNON – A longtime Vernon councillor has died. Coun. Bob Spiers, 71, passed away last night,…