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North Okanagan community rallies to keep good Samaritans behind the wheels of their snowplows
ENDERBY – After news that a group of volunteer snow plowers might have to cease…
“Hi, do you have any naloxone kits?”: What happened when I went to the local pharmacy
VERNON – I stepped up to the counter, cleared my voice and said “hi, do…
Plenty to explore across the Thompson-Okanagan over the holidays
KELOWNA – If you are looking to find events to get you out and about…
Value of Okanagan property continues steady climb
OKANAGAN – It’s almost time for the annual release of B.C. Assessment’s property values and…
White Christmas expected for Okanagan
OKANAGAN – With freezing temperatures, and some snowfall predicted before the big day, it should…
Vernon driver ends up in ditch after hitting patch of ice
VERNON – Police in the North Okanagan are reminding drivers to slow down after a…
Tow truck driver almost hit by car while helping another driver in Vernon
VERNON – A Vernon tow truck driver narrowly missed being hit by a vehicle that…
Not shovelling sidewalks can get costly in Vernon
VERNON – As the snow from this week’s blizzard settles, Vernon residents are being reminded…
North Okanagan-Shuswap School District could move ahead with outdoor school as early as next year
NORTH OKANAGAN – The North Okanagan-Shuswap School District is thinking outside the box. The district…
Southern Interior blanketed by first major snowfall of December
From highway closures to flight cancellations, December's first major snowfall of the season had serious…
Salmon Arm micro-preemie not quite so tiny anymore
SALMON ARM – A micro-preemie born to a Salmon Arm couple earlier this year is…
Police warn of Grinch stealing Christmas decorations in Vernon
VERNON – Police are warning local residents that a Grinch appears to be in town.…
Vernon RCMP investigating alleged theft at Best Buy
VERNON – Police in Vernon want to know if you recognize someone captured on video…
Alleged Shuswap drug smuggler turns himself in after losing extradition battle in court
SHUSWAP – A Shuswap man accused of participating in a massive cross-border drug smuggling operation…
Vernon’s 2017 Christmas light tour map
VERNON – With help from readers like you, we are once again going to create…
UPDATE: Man missing in North Okanagan located
UPDATE: 10:49 a.m., Monday, Dec. 18, 2017 VERNON – RCMP say a 24-year-old man reported…
UPDATE: Collision between car and cyclist at Highway 6 and 27 Street
VERNON – A cyclist was rushed to hospital with serious injuries following a car crash…
Looking for a forever home; Vernon SPCA pet of the week
VERNON – Edward is looking for a home for the holidays. Edward is a pretty…
More meningococcal immunization clinics added in Okanagan today
OKANAGAN – The Interior Health Authority is holding more immunization clinics today due to the…
Heavy snow warning for Trans-Canada through Rogers Pass
If you’re taking the Trans-Canada to Alberta today or tonight, be ready for winter driving…
How a Vernon dispensary helps patients overcome opioid addiction with marijuana substitute
VERNON – Michael was only in his 20s when he was first prescribed opiates for…
JUST STOP: Flaggers talk about daily abuse, close calls following death of co-worker
VERNON – When Traci Jeeves goes to work, she fully expects to get flipped the…
Vernon RCMP detachment spreads Christmas joy to local seniors
VERNON – The Vernon RCMP detachment is helping local seniors feel less alone this Christmas.…
Interior Health Authority declares meningococcal outbreak
The Interior Health Authority said today it will offer immunization for meningococcal disease for teens…