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Vernon’s next mayor and council set for hefty pay rise
Vernon's next mayor and council will be looking at a 13 per cent pay increase…
iN PHOTOS: Kamloops photographer braved thunderstorm to get these stunning photos
Kamloops photographer Lyn McDonald took a short trek, and her trusty camera, to the Aberdeen…
Former Vernon teacher jailed for historic sex crimes banned from classroom
Anoop Singh Klair won't teach in B.C. schools again after he was convicted of historic…
Dog spotted tethered on back of flat deck truck in Lake Country
A Vernon man says he has contacted the B.C. SPCA, and plans to give the…
Armstrong IPE gets licensed area for beer, ciders
For the first time, the Armstrong Provincial Exhibition and Stampede will serve local beer and…
Vehicle incident along Highway 97A causing traffic delays
A vehicle incident near the Log Barn 1912 along Highway 97A is causing traffic delays.…
Vernon city staff recommend scrapping controversial mask murals
Staff at Vernon's City Hall are recommending council scrap the controversial Behind the Mask mural…
Vernon gallery has James Dean painting stolen in brazen daytime robbery
A Vernon artist has had one of his paintings stolen in a brazen daytime theft…
RCMP again appeal for information regarding missing Vernon man
Police are once again appealing for information as the investigation continues into the disappearance of…
Okanagan man busted for trafficking carfentanil
An Okanagan man with a lengthy history of stealing cars and dealing drugs has been…
B.C. woman tried to keep accidental $5,000 e-transfer
A B.C. woman who refused to pay back $5,000 after it was accidentally e-transferred into…
Police watchdog says Vernon RCMP not at fault for man’s death
The B.C. police watchdog has ruled Vernon RCMP were not responsible for the death of…
Pharmacist makes ‘monster spray’ to help North Okanagan kids sleep better
It's guaranteed to keep monsters away with just one quick spray, leading to a peaceful…
Prolific Vernon offender had thumb cut off in revenge for drug debt
A Vernon prolific offender who had his thumb cut off in revenge for unpaid drug…
Vernon rescuers pull hikers from Monashee Provincial Park
A man believed to be in his 60s and his adult daughter were rescued by…
Kelowna man arrested for drunk boating
A 51-year-old Kelowna man was arrested yesterday evening, Aug. 9, after appearing to be drunk…
Sicamous to Armstrong rail trail gets $12.5M grant, but millions still needed
A $12.5-million injection of cash from the federal government will now allow for the majority…
Vernon man exposed his genitals at bus stop; police seek witnesses
Vernon RCMP are seeking witnesses after a 31-year-old man exposed his genitals to a group…
Elton John tribute artist heading to Kamloops, Okanagan
Elton Rohn, who calls himself North America's premier Elton John tribute, is taking the big…
‘Amazing Race Canada’ episode featuring Kelowna, Vernon airs tonight
An episode of The Amazing Race Canada filmed in Kelowna and Vernon will be on…
Anti-masker launches recall campaign to remove Vernon-Monashee MLA
An anti-masker who believes COVID-19 isn't harmful to children and blames the NDP for "historically"…
Hit and run leaves Vernon man with serious injuries
Vernon RCMP are asking for witnesses to come forward after a pedestrian was left with…
Vernon doctor swept away by Thompson River in Kamloops trying to save son
A Vernon doctor is presumed to have drowned after he was swept away in the…
iN PHOTOS: Vernon photographer captures stunning Aurora Borealis over city
A landscape photographer in Vernon captured the spectacular Northern Lights in the wee hours today.…