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Vernon residents believe mystery vandal has gripe with on-street parking
VERNON – An unusual vandal is making things difficult for a Vernon couple and their…
Deadly winter on North Okanagan highways
NORTH OKANAGAN – Reminders about road safety are being shared after what has so far…
Jail time for pair of North Okanagan men involved in robbery
VERNON – A pair of men who assisted in a robbery at an Armstrong business…
Cold long weekend ahead for Okanagan, but Family Day should be sunny
OKANAGAN – After a mild week, the Okanagan can expect some colder weather this weekend,…
Police seek witness who was driving behind minivan before fatal crash in North Okanagan
VERNON – Police want to speak with a driver who may have witnessed a fatal…
Here are the local athletes going for gold in South Korea
The 2018 Winter Olympic Games are starting this week, and with the world watching, the…
Curtis Sagmoen hears latest assault charges read aloud in court
VERNON – Curtis Wayne Sagmoen made his first official appearance on a set of new…
Avalanche Canada issues backcountry warning ahead of long weekend
Skiers and snowmobilers are being urged to avoid the backcountry over the next several days…
Shuswap dog fetches beer from the fridge, vacuums and can even push a snow blower
SHUSWAP – A 130-pound dog from the Shuswap has become a local celebrity after learning…
“It’s going to be massive”: What pot legalization means for the economy in the North Okanagan
VERNON – Just how much of an economic impact is legalization of marijuana going to…
Nine charges laid against North Okanagan standoff suspect
COLDSTREAM – Multiple charges have been approved against a man at the centre of a…
Guess who’s coming for lunch: Research study looks at those using Vernon soup kitchen
VERNON – Assumptions are sometimes made about those who rely on services like soup kitchens,…
Man at centre of North Okanagan standoff with police facing charges
COLDSTREAM – Police say a 33-year-old man is facing numerous charges in connection to a…
Property crime significantly down in Vernon: RCMP
VERNON – Property-related crime has dropped dramatically in Vernon and surrounding areas over the past…
UPDATE: No charges pursued in North Okanagan crash that claimed life of Vernon teen
NEAR VERNON – A car crash claimed the life of an 18-year-old Monday evening. RCMP…
Community groups to decide how best to spend up to $100,000 in funding for overdose response in Vernon
VERNON – People with lived experience in the opioid overdose crisis will be among those…
UPDATE: Standoff with distraught man in North Okanagan ends peacefully
COLDSTREAM – The standoff at a home in Coldstream — with a distraught man police…
More snow for B.C. Interior today
A Pacific frontal system making its way through the B.C. Interior is leaving behind a…
Classic car lovers sought for new ‘Rusty Rasta Restorations’ show in the Shuswap
Retro car enthusiasts are being sought for a new television series expected to be filmed…
UPDATE: Minor injuries in Highway 97 semi crash near Vernon
VERNON – A single vehicle collision involving a semi truck on Highway 97 south of…
‘Bell Bows’ honour North Okanagan traffic flagger; remind drivers to slow down
VERNON – You may have noticed orange bows adorning the backs of vehicles around Vernon…
North Okanagan sex offender sentenced for crimes against children
“I COULDN’T KEEP MY FILTHY HANDS TO MYSELF… I DESERVE WHATEVER HAPPENS TO ME” VERNON…
Vernon RCMP remind public to keep alert following alleged purse snatching
VERNON – Police are investigating an alleged purse snatching in downtown Vernon. Police say a…
Vernon RCMP catch break-in suspect during traffic stop
VERNON – Police in the North Okanagan arrested a break-in suspect during a routine traffic…