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The Fort McMurray wildfire would completely engulf your city
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – We know a thing or two about wildfires in the B.C. Interior, but…
Meteor shower could light up the Southern Interior sky tonight
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – With skies expected to be clear across the region tonight you may be…
Number of North Okanagan groups denied provincial gaming grants grows
OTHERS WARNED THEY MAY NOT GET FUTURE GRANTS VERNON – More local non-profit agencies are…
Lightning strikes Vernon home
VERNON – A house was struck by lightning yesterday evening in Vernon, and the local…
Lumby couple’s 13-year engagement comes to an end this Mother’s Day with shotgun wedding
VERNON – When Shawn and Jessica show their wedding album to grandkids, they won’t be…
Would you know what to do if there was an evacuation in the North Okanagan?
VERNON – It’s one of those things you hope you never need to know: how…
Helping hands show close connections between Okanagan and Fort McMurray
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – While the country watches the wildfire situation in Fort McMurray in shock, it’s…
Railway ties along CN rail corridor off limits to Okanagan gardeners
SOME TIES MAY BE OFFERED FOR SALE LOCALLY LATER THIS SPRING OKANAGAN VALLEY – Tempting…
Vernon man found guilty of role in cross-border drug smuggling operation
VERNON – A Vernon man has been found guilty for his part in a drug…
Missing without a trace, now someone’s torched his cabin
TERRANCE MICHAEL LANDON HASN'T BEEN SEEN SINCE 2013 CENTRAL OKANAGAN – It’s a strange story…
Trial date set for woman facing eight charges in fatal Vernon car crash
VERNON – A woman charged with impaired driving causing death in connection with a tragic…
Arrests made in violent store robbery in Lumby
VERNON – Police have arrested two men in connection to a violent robbery at Mac’s…
Lucky movie-goers must win tickets to attend North Okanagan film premiere
ENDERBY – It’s considered to be the first movie premiere at a drive-in theatre in…
Help find woman missing from North Okanagan
VERNON – A woman last seen five days ago has been reported missing and police…
Ride for the Okanagan Rail Trail
VERNON – The first fundraising event in support of the Okanagan Rail Trail is getting…
Safety violations discovered after late-night robbery at Lumby convenience store
LUMBY – A new, teenaged employee was working alone for the first time on the…
More high temperature records could fall in the Okanagan this week
OKANAGAN – With temperatures expected to soar well above seasonal normals, new record temperatures could…
Weekend boat show in Vernon promises family fun
VERNON – The Vernon Yacht Club will be making waves this weekend with its annual…
Several Vernon businesses fall victim to thieves
VERNON – A rash of break-ins are taking a toll on local businesses in Vernon,…
Police officer traumatized by murder of Armstrong teen sues RCMP for harassment
VERNON – The police officer who found Armstrong teen Taylor Van Diest brutally beaten and…
No firm date for overdose tracking system for Interior Health
PROVINCE DECLARED PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY IN MID APRIL THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Interior Health is still working…
Start of May to bring more warm temps and sunny skies to the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – April is expected to go out warm and May to come in even…
Census shows spike in number of homeless in Vernon
VERNON – Young adults, couples, seniors and the working poor are among those sleeping outdoors…
City councillor’s firm hired to design Vernon arena expansion
VERNON – Coun. Brian Quiring is a partner and CEO of the architectural firm contracted…