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Councillors, MPs and MLAs respond to growing homelessness issues in Vernon
VERNON – Politicians from all levels of government seem to recognize homelessness is a big…
Development activity picks up with numerous construction projects in Vernon
VERNON – A number of large construction projects helped prop up Vernon’s economic development figures…
Picking charities for donated cash proves hard for Vernon Council
"THIS IS HARD BECAUSE THERE'S SO MUCH NEED." VERNON – Three local organizations will benefit…
Identity of Vernon man killed while working at automotive shop released
VERNON – The B.C. Coroners Service has released the name of a Vernon man who…
UPDATE: Missing Vernon man located safe and sound
UPDATE: 11:58 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016 VERNON – RCMP say the 25-year-old man reported…
Lumby man pleads guilty in violent robbery case
VERNON – A Lumby man admitted guilt yesterday in connection to a violent corner store…
Vernon RCMP kept hopping with break and enters
VERNON – RCMP in Vernon have been busy responding to break and enters at homes…
Work moving ahead on Vernon multiplex expansion
VERNON – Vernon council got its first look at a multi-million dollar arena expansion project…
Police on the lookout for jacked up truck that left trail of damage on Vernon property
VERNON – Police are looking for a driver who plowed into a parked car, as…
Collision between van and fire truck one of many weekend crashes in the North Okanagan
VERNON – Snowy roads were the scene of numerous car crashes over the weekend, including…
Okanagan in a deep freeze this week
KELOWNA – The flow of arctic air will continue to invade the Okanagan this week,…
RISK IT OUT: Vernon mayor will look into police staffing, but city ‘doesn’t mandate what the RCMP does’
VERNON – Vernon’s mayor continues to stress his confidence in the RCMP, although he admits…
No reason to close schools in Armstrong, Silver Creek, report says
SALMON ARM – Possible school closures in the North Okanagan and Shuswap may be off…
Police investigate death at Vernon business
VERNON – A man sustained fatal injuries while working on a vehicle at a Vernon…
RISK IT OUT: Chronic understaffing a longstanding challenge at Vernon RCMP detachment
VERNON – Chronic understaffing isn't a new problem for Vernon RCMP detachment — it has…
Man caught stealing Christmas from a Vernon home
VERNON – A man broke into a Vernon home and nearly escaped with a bag…
A flurry of cold weather in the Okanagan this weekend
OKANAGAN – Crank up the heat and pile on the layers of clothing, we’re in…
Residents step up to prevent Vernon Legion from fading away
VERNON – The community has rallied to keep the Vernon Legion going. Outgoing president Ron…
White Christmas may be a reality for the Okanagan this year
OKANAGAN – Is it too early to dream of it? Perhaps not, according to Environment…
Vernon Golf and Country Club hit by thieves twice in 24 hours
“SURVEILLANCE VIDEO… SHOWED WHAT APPEARED TO BE A MALE WEARING A SANTA HAT” VERNON –…
Roundtable brings together 60 leaders from the Shuswap to discuss regional trails
SHUSWAP – Expanding the trail network is important to the lives of the people who…
Vernon mechanic takes Corvette for joy ride, owner gets the hassle
"IT HAPPENS MORE THAN YOU THINK" VERNON – The Corvette was supposed to go in…
Road check season has arrived in Vernon
VERNON – The holiday road check season is beginning, and police will be out checking…
Details of settlement between North Okanagan residents, pellet plant and province released
LAVINGTON – A number of promises were made as part of a mediated agreement between…