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Donations pour in for family of Lumby snowmobile president who died doing what he loved
LUMBY – There’s an outpouring of support for the young family of a Lumby man…
Family pleads for return of precious military medal stolen in Vernon
VERNON – A North Okanagan family says everything else stolen in a recent break-in is…
Shuswap men who restored historic fire lookout facing possible $10,000 fine
SICAMOUS – Volunteers who used elbow grease and donated money to restore a B.C. treasure…
If you thought that was a lot of snow in February, you’re right
Old man winter may be fading into regular spring temperatures around the Southern Interior later…
High dust levels prompt air quality advisory in Vernon today
VERNON – The public is being warned of poor air quality in Vernon today. Health…
Province trims number of school trustees in North Okanagan-Shuswap by four positions
VERNON – The number of trustees in the North Okanagan-Shuswap School District has officially been…
North Okanagan snowmobile incident claims life of Lumby man
LUMBY – A Lumby man is dead following a snowmobiling accident in the North Okanagan…
Vernon residents invited to weigh in on changes to Hurlburt Park
VERNON – The City of Vernon's drafts plans and proposed improvements for Hurlburt Park on…
Baby deer rescued from icy waters of Okanagan Lake
VERNON – A baby deer was rescued from the icy waters of Okanagan Lake near…
RCMP locate missing North Okanagan woman, then bring her into custody
VERNON – A woman reported missing last month is now in custody on outstanding warrants.…
Vernon driver in trouble after hitting pedestrian; found with a controlled substance
VERNON – A Vernon man was heavily reprimanded for hitting a pedestrian with his car…
UPDATE: Missing Vernon woman located
UPDATE: 4:20 p.m. Friday, March 2, 2018 VERNON – RCMP say a missing 21-year-old Vernon…
Dangerous driving conviction for man who hit North Okanagan pedestrian with his car
VERNON – A young man accused of using his BMW to assault a woman walking…
Drunk driver was speeding excessively in 2016 fatal crash in Vernon, coroner says
VERNON – The driver of a pickup truck that crashed on Highway 6 killing two…
Raise your craft beer game with this Okanagan College course
OKANAGAN – Appreciate beer? Who needs a course to do that? Well, you do if…
Police ask for public assistance after another report of possible child-luring in Armstrong
ARMSTRONG – Police are investigating a possible child-luring incident in Armstrong following several similar incidents…
UPDATE: Family calls Foerster plea bargain “disappointing”
VERNON – There will be no re-trial for the man previously convicted of first degree…
Shots fired in Salmon Arm
SALMON ARM – Police in Salmon Arm are investigating an incident of shots fired in…
Curtis Sagmoen to remain in custody for now
VERNON – Curtis Sagmoen will remain in custody after being denied bail today on some…
Police make arrest in Vernon Tim Hortons robbery, tie suspect to other crimes
VERNON – An Alberta man accused of robbing a Tim Hortons in Vernon earlier this…
Woodpeckers causing thousands of dollars in damage at North Okanagan theatre
VERNON – Damage at a North Okanagan theatre is leaving the building riddled with holes,…
Big housing demand fuelling development across Vernon
VERNON – From new luxury houses to older homes being refurbished into four-plexes, there’s an…
Traffic flagger victim of alleged assault involving beer can thrown out of passing car
SICAMOUS – Police are investigating a report of a beer can being thrown at a…
Vancouver man dies on cat skiing tour in North Okanagan
NORTH OKANAGAN – Police and the Coroners Service are investigating after a Vancouver man fell…