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From horses and bells to state of the art; Vernon Fire Department has come a long way in 125 years
VERNON – Things have come a long way at the Vernon Fire Department since it…
Okanagan College adapts to budget cuts by upping revenue
INCREASES TO INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION, CORPORATE SERVICE CONTRACTS HELP OFFSET DECLINE OKANAGAN – It’s a milestone,…
Users alerted to case of hand, foot and mouth virus at Vernon Recreation Centre
VERNON – Precautions are being taken after a case of hand, foot and mouth virus…
Record high temperature in Penticton
OKANAGAN – The mercury continues to rise but a new record has already been set…
Search for rightful owner of war medals still going strong
VERNON – A former Vernon man has received plenty of interest from museums wanting to…
UPDATE: Man badly burned after climbing electrical equipment at Armstrong substation
POWER WAS OUT FOR 7,700 VERNON – A large power outage yesterday evening in the…
Okanagan continues to flirt with record temperatures
OKANAGAN – For the second day in a row record temperatures were just out of…
Mapping war memorials throughout the Southern Interior
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – There are thousands of war monuments and memorials across the country and the…
Speed watch targets Vernon school zones
VERNON – Drivers are being reminded to slow down around Vernon schools. The Speed Watch…
Vernon frustrated at being left out of national homelessness strategy
VERNON – With a significant homelessness issue on its hands, the City of Vernon is…
Investigation into cause of Lavington pellet plant fire underway
VERNON – The cause of a fire at a North Okanagan pellet plant yesterday is…
Mystery solved: Box of keepsakes found in Vernon finds its family
VERNON – Lorna’s Box has found its way home. It’s a conclusion Vernon resident Jack…
Fight against invasive mussels in B.C. strengthened with funding of new inspection stations
KELOWNA – New permanent inspection stations will help in the battle to keep invasive mussels…
One-year prison sentence for Vernon man who sexually touched child is ‘cruel and unusual punishment’: judge
VERNON – A Supreme Court Judge says a Vernon man’s charter rights were violated by…
Salmon Arm man sent to prison after daughter speaks up about sexual assaults
SALMON ARM – A Salmon Arm man was sentenced to seven years behind bars and…
Fire at Lavington pellet plant contained to burner room
LAVINGTON – Smoke poured from the Lavington pellet plant this afternoon after a fire broke…
Goose egg addling program underway in the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – The annual effort to reduce burgeoning populations and negative effects of the Okanagan…
Warm weather avalanche warning issued across B.C.
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Visitors to the Interior backcountry are being warned of an increased avalanche hazard…
Snowmobilers stuck overnight in Hunter’s Range rescued by helicopter
VERNON – Two missing sledders were found tired, cold and damp but otherwise alright after…
Top ten weird things found in Okanagan and Shuswap septic tanks
OKANAGAN – From dentures to hammers, you might be surprised at what gets lost down…
Snowpack remains just above normal in most of Southern Interior
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Snowpacks in the region have increased slightly over the past several weeks, leaving…
Warm, sunny week ahead in the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – If you enjoy sunshine and warmth, this is your week. Temperatures are expected…
UPDATE: Missing Vernon woman has been located
UPDATE: 1:52 p.m., Saturday, March 26, 2016 VERNON – RCMP say the missing 26-year-old Vernon…
Suspicious fire at vacant, notorious Vernon motel
VERNON – RCMP are investigating a suspicious fire at an infamous Vernon motel last night.…