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Vernon residents asked to stay alert as number of suspicious fires grows
VERNON – The number of suspicious fires in a Vernon neighbourhood continues to grow. Last…
Suspicious fire at former Vernon Legion under investigation
VERNON – A suspicious fire at the former Legion building in downtown Vernon early this…
First ever B.C. Day Band Blast offers free concerts in Vernon
VERNON – Up-and-coming artists will grace the stage at Polson Park for Vernon’s inaugural B.C.…
B.C. Transit maps highlight bus routes and things to do this summer around Vernon
VERNON – An initiative by B.C. Transit is putting Vernon on the map. The #ExploreBCbyBus…
“Enough is enough”: Man upset after roadside memorial damaged in Vernon
VERNON – A grieving man is shocked and upset after finding a roadside memorial for…
Suspects head to trial in two-year-old Vernon shooting, attempted murder case
VERNON – A trio of men arrested in connection with a shooting incident in Polson…
VIDEO: Thermal camera captures cougar lounging on highway
ELKO – If you're planning on driving Highway 3, make sure you keep an eye…
Police meet with city over recent Vernon shootings
VERNON – Vernon’s mayor confirms council has met with the RCMP to discuss a recent…
Suspect flees from police during investigation in Vernon’s BX area
VERNON – Police say a suspect ran from officers during an investigation in Vernon’s BX…
Future uncertain as North Okanagan speedway left in legal limbo
VERNON – A locked gate and empty bleachers are all you’ll find these days at…
NHL Hockeyville preseason game coming to Vernon
VERNON – The NHL preseason game that comes to the winner of the 2016 Hockeyville…
Anti-overdose drug now standard equipment at Kelowna’s Gospel Mission
KELOWNA – Naloxone has become a necessary piece of equipment for frontline homeless shelters like…
Rescue personnel share advice after dramatic search for father and son on Okanagan Lake
VERNON – Vernon Search and Rescue is reminding the public to take precautions after a…
Vernon RCMP investigating another case of shots fired at a home
VERNON – Police are investigating after shots were fired at a home on Palfrey Drive.…
RCMP come to the aid of dehydrated hiker in Kelowna park
KELOWNA – A sick and dehydrated hiker was helped out of Okanagan Mountain Park by…
Playground equipment damaged in one of several suspicious Vernon fires
VERNON – Authorities are investigating several suspicious fires that occurred over the past few days…
Paramedics, retired nurse unable to revive woman pulled from Mabel Lake
MABEL LAKE – The B.C. Coroners Service is investigating after a woman died at Mabel…
Expect sunshine and warm temperatures in the Okanagan this week
OKANAGAN – The week begins with warm temperatures in the Okanagan but they come with some…
Pet micro-pig considered a prohibited farm animal in Vernon
VERNON – Vernon’s mayor is open to exploring the idea of allowing pet pigs in…
Individuals arrested during Vernon pot raids have been let go
VERNON – Four people arrested earlier this week in a pair of coordinated police raids…
Recently revealed emails between B.C. doctors suggest new ways of tackling fentanyl crisis
DISCONTINUATION OF OXYCONTIN 'FAILED EXPERIMENT IN PROHIBITION' THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Medical health professionals behind the scenes…
Local men come to aid of Great Horned owls stuck in Vernon soccer net
VERNON – A pair of Great Horned owls tangled up in a soccer net flew…
Rainclouds fail to scare away too many North Okanagan tourists
VERNON – Cool, rainy weather over the past few weeks may have put a bit…
Finally, sunny and hot for the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – Dust off the beach umbrella and stand-up paddle board, fire up the barbecue…