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Man injured, dies of wounds in Vernon shooting
A 38-year-old man has died after he was shot Friday night in Vernon. The Vernon…
Vernon mom whose baby swallowed meth, cocaine released after 4 months
A Vernon mother who accidentally allowed her 10-month-old baby to swallow meth and cocaine was…
Provocative art provokes petition in Vernon
A petition has been launched in opposition to Vernon city council's decision to approve some…
Man charged with murder after body found at OKIB
The RCMP has arrested a 60-year-old man and charged him with second-degree murder in relation…
Vernon council to spend $33,000 on scary public art
Vernon council will spend $33,000 on public murals around the city that may scare children.…
Okanagan Rail Trail e-bike ban to be scrapped
The e-bike ban that prevented certain types of electric bikes from using the northern section…
After 30 years crime free, Vernon man robs two gas stations in two days
It had been more than 32 years since Danny Charette had been convicted of committing…
Events aplenty in Kamloops and Okanagan for Pride Month
Events are being held throughout June in Kamloops and the Okanagan in recognition of Pride…
Violent wanted man could be in North Okanagan: RCMP
Vernon RCMP is asking the public for help locating a violent wanted man. According to…
Advocate cries ‘discrimination’ for Okanagan Rail Trail e-bike ban
An e-bike advocate says the Regional District of North Okanagan's ban on certain e-bikes discriminates…
North Okanagan RCMP investigating homicide after man’s body found on OKIB land
RCMP are treating the discovery of a man's body on 6 Mile Creek Road on Okanagan…
Vernon grad gets $40,000 scholarship
A Vernon graduate isn’t going to have to worry so much about how to pay…
Thompson, Okanagan tourism still lagging behind pre-pandemic numbers
Even with the vast majority of COVID restrictions now lifted, tourism in the Thompson and…
100,000 birds impacted by avian influenza in B.C.
Half of the outbreaks reported in B.C. of the deadly avian influenza are in Okanagan…
North Okanagan-Shuswap School District appealing $200K WorkSafeB.C. fine
The North Okanagan-Shuswap School District is appealing a $200,000 fine it received after its contractor…
Anti-mandate group organizing recall of Vernon’s MLA
A Vernon man who describes himself as a "Canadian Freedom Fighter" and attended the Ottawa…
HOUSING CRISIS: Seniors living in Vernon campsite find housing
After weeks of braving the cold and discomfort of living in a tent, a senior…
iN VIDEO: This hybrid electric UTV can help fight wildfires in the Okanagan
It looks similar to a snowcat, but this UTV is specially designed for the summer…
Plane lands on its belly at the Vernon airport
A small plane came to a screeching halt at the Vernon Regional Airport yesterday. A…
Lake Country strata fined condo owner for having Alberta plates
– This story was first published May 13, 2022 A poorly worded strata rule has…
Two Vernon men receive fines of $13,000 for poaching moose
Two Vernon men have to pay a total of $13,000 after they killed three moose…
UPDATE: Missing Vernon teenager located
UPDATE: 5:57 a.m. Tuesday, May 24, 2022 Vernon RCMP say a missing 13-year-old boy has…
Petition launched against Okanagan Rail Trail e-bike ban
An electric bike business has launched a petition against a controversial new bylaw restricting some…
HOUSING CRISIS: Senior couple forced to live in tent at Vernon campsite
When Dave wakes up in the night needing a pee he knows he'll have to…