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E-scooter use in Kelowna and Vernon skyrocketed in 2023
E-scooter usage in Vernon and Kelowna skyrocketed in the past year showcasing the benefits of…
House arrest for Vernon man who thought he sent nude photo to 15-year-old girl
CONTENT ADVISORY A Vernon man got a visit from law enforcement after he sent a…
Three Vernon suspects nabbed for numerous break-ins and thefts
Vernon RCMP arrested three suspects who turned out to be connected to multiple of property…
Vernon RCMP say explosives found in parked car ‘rendered safe’
RCMP cordoned off a Vernon parking lot for approximately 10 hours yesterday after an officer…
Cops find passed out driver and possible explosive in parked Vernon vehicle
The RCMP is investigating after a suspected explosive device was found inside a vehicle in…
Vernon using small fires to test early wildfire detection system
Vernon will be testing an early wildfire detection system later this week during which small…
Vernon volunteers fighting holiday loneliness by serving 500 Christmas meals
For the first time since 2019, Vernon volunteers will be providing a full-service Christmas dinner…
Snowfall causing traffic backups on Trans-Canada Highway near Salmon Arm
Trucks are stuck in the snow or are chaining up tires on Trans-Canada Highway near…
North Okanagan curler to represent Canada at wheelchair world championship
A North Okanagan curler will be part of Canada’s wheelchair curling team headed to South…
Property taxes going up in Vernon by more than 5%
The City of Vernon has approved its budget for 2024 and property taxes are going…
Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 97A closed near Salmon Arm
There have been two "vehicle incidents" closing the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 97 A near…
Stuff to do indoors this winter in the Thompson-Okanagan
Snow and freezing temperatures aren’t for everyone. Luckily, there’s a range of activities to take…
Negotiations avoid controversial Greater Vernon preferential recreation pricing system
The City of Vernon, District of Coldstream and two electoral areas that together make up…
New mental health response team aims to save lives in Vernon
Vernon has launched a new Mobile Integrated Crisis Response team made up of police officers…
iN MAPS: The best festive holiday lights to view in Vernon
'Tis the season to be jolly and go for a tour around the community to…