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North Okanagan nurse suspended for faking colleagues’ signatures
A North Okanagan nurse that signed out medication but didn't give it to patients has…
‘Do the Propeller’ at the Wiggles’ concert in Vernon
The Wiggles are coming to the Okanagan to delight their young fans. The stars from…
Convicted child sex offender arrested in Vernon
A convicted child sex offender wanted by Vernon RCMP in relation to a sexual assault…
Vernon RCMP looking for help to find man wanted for sexual assault
Vernon RCMP are on the lookout for a man wanted for sexual assault and are…
Missing Okanagan man’s pickup and camper located; human remains inside
Police are awaiting an autopsy report to confirm the identity of a body found in…
BCGEU strike a boon for illegal weed dealers: Okanagan Cannabis Collective
Vernon cannabis store owner Sarah Ballantyne says the shelves of her store are almost empty.…
Stranded floaters rescued on Okanagan Lake near Vernon during storm
The storm that swept through the North Okanagan last night also swept away some floaters…
Beaten with an axe: Vigilantism turns to extreme violence in Vernon
At 4 a.m., a Vernon teen armed with a small axe and carrying a machete…
iN VIDEO: Is this the most threatening-looking bug in the Okanagan?
With large bulbous eyes on top of its head and a forked tongue that sticks…
Sharp-eyed bystander helps Vernon RCMP track down stolen van
Three suspects are in custody thanks to a member of the public who spotted a…
Spike belt ends pickup thief’s dangerous flight from Vernon RCMP
The man behind the wheel of a pickup truck and trailer stolen in Vernon yesterday…
Vernon’s tallest building approved by council
Three 10-storey apartment buildings have been proposed for Vernon. The condo development will feature 270…
Vernon man arrested after armed standoff in Cherryville
A Vernon man is in custody after a standoff with police in Cherryville that lasted…
Large uncommon beetle found in Okanagan
A Coldstream resident was happy to showcase her discovery of a longhorn beetle, having not…
UPDATE: Police responded to armed suspect near Cherryville
A person has been arrested after they armed and barricaded themselves at a campsite near…
Vernon to cut down trees for peanut pool revamp
The City of Vernon will have to cut down several trees in a local park…
Murder Mystery at O’Keefe Ranch is back
One of the historic O’Keefe Ranch’s favourite events is back to frighten and entertain this…
Wildfire burning near North Okanagan community being held
A wildfire burning to the east of Armstrong is now being held by the B.C.…
Acres of sunflowers are finally tall enough for North Okanagan festival
Forget corn mazes – get lost at the Sunflower Festival in the North Okanagan. It’s the…
Two wildfires burning near Vernon, one held, one out of control
A new wildfire that was discovered yesterday in Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park is being held…
Vernon judge blasts debt collector that charged 40% annual interest
A Vernon judge has accused a debt collection agency of purposely waiting almost two years…
Wildfire burning in Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park
A wildfire discovered to in Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park near Vernon this afternoon has already…
iN VIDEO: Collapsed balcony at Vernon Airbnb lands Calgary man in hospital
A Calgary man is now lying in a Vernon hospital bed after the balcony railing…
Vernon lawyer accused of ‘misappropriating’ $11K from senior client
A prominent Vernon lawyer has been accused by the B.C. Law Society of misappropriating more…