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Vernon’s ‘bush boys’ podcast gets rave review in U.K. Guardian
The podcast of the true and utterly bizarre story of the Vernon "Bush Boys" has…
Three emotional support cats: Shuswap couple win legal fight with strata
A Shuswap condo owner has won a legal fight with her strata over her three…
Few votes against means Greater Vernon Cultural Centre moving forward
The Regional District of North Okanagan can now move ahead with the Greater Vernon Cultural…
Curtis Sagmoen released on bail
Curtis Sagmoen has been granted bail after being arrested for breaching his probation. Appearing by…
Court orders Vernon dentist to pay up before continuing marathon legal battle
An Armstrong dentist who has used a "scorched earth" approach to litigation during a decade-long…
Vernon RCMP help suicidal teen from rooftop early this morning
Vernon RCMP officers spent three hours throughout the night talking to a suicidal teen who…
1 in 5 Canadians still support conversion therapy: survey
More than 20 per cent of Canadians disagree with a ban on conversion therapy that…
Curtis Sagmoen back behind bars; facing more charges
A North Okanagan man with a history of violence towards sex workers is back in…
Boundary commission proposing new Vernon riding for next federal election
Kelowna and Vernon could become a new electoral riding by the next federal election. A…
B.C.’s police watchdog investigating death involving Vernon RCMP
The B.C. police watchdog is investigating after a person died in hospital after being taken…
ESCAPING WAR: Ukrainian family grateful to Canada after arrival in Vernon
At 5:30 a.m. on February 24, Fedir Solovei was woken up by a phone call…
Crime involving Vernon’s street-entrenched drops again
Crime involving Vernon's street entrenched population was down by almost one quarter in the first…
Okanagan pot shops suing province over unlicenced stores on reserves
A group of cannabis stores in the Okanagan and Shuswap has launched a $40 million…
Curtis Sagmoen back in custody, facing new charges
Curtis Sagmoen has been charged with breaching a probation order. The North Okanagan man with…
Charge of assaulting police officer against Curtis Sagmoen stayed
Curtis Sagmoen has had his charge of assaulting a police officer stayed by Crown council.…
Vernon man who stabbed ‘friend’ gets 16 months jail
A Vernon man who stabbed his "friend" in the chest over an alleged debt will…
B.C. residents vaping more than other Canadians: poll
More than 20 per cent of British Columbians vape, the highest amount in Canada, according…
‘Living a nightmare’: North Okanagan mom grieves 15-year-old son’s overdose death
In early April, Donna Gregersen's 15-year-old son died in a house in Enderby. While a…
LIMITED TIME: Vernon Triple O’s testing Caribbean Jerk Chicken Burger
If you're a fan of Caribbean flavours Triple O's in Vernon has been selected as…
90 new long-term care beds to be available in Vernon next year
Vernon residents will soon have greater access to care closer to home with an expansion…
HOUSING CRISIS: Family of 5 forced to live in small Vernon motel room
– This story was originally published April 23, 2022. To say there's not enough room…
Another COVID-19 outbreak announced at Okanagan hospital
A second COVID-19 outbreak at an Okanagan hospital has been announced this month. Interior Health…
B.C. government creating 240 childcare spaces in Okanagan
The province is creating 240 new childcare spaces in throughout the Okanagan. Four child care…
Vernon groups get ready to welcome Ukrainian refugees
Various groups in Vernon are rallying in preparation for the possible arrival of Ukrainian refugees.…