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Telus internet down in Vernon and West Kelowna
Telus internet services are down today for a large majority of the Vernon area as…
Two-tier system: Working Easter Monday unlikely to change for some
While schools, government offices, and plenty of other businesses have closed up shop for Easter…
One person dead, other seriously injured in ATV accident near Enderby
One person has been seriously injured and another died in an ATV accident near Enderby…
Egg hunts and Easter fun hatching up across the Okanagan and Kamloops
Festive events are being held around Kamloops and the Okanagan all Easter weekend, mostly for…
Vernon, Shuswap hotels offering employment and accommodation to Ukrainian refugees
Fairfield by Marriott hotels in Vernon and Salmon Arm are offering employment and accommodation to…
Historical objects stolen from North Okanagan Mackie Lake House
Numerous historical items, including a more than 120-year-old urn, have been stolen from a popular…
Kelowna water sports store in limbo following fire
A Kelowna water sport company is still waiting for insurance money after a fire destroyed…
Vernon RCMP investigating report of fake police vehicle on Hwy 97
Vernon RCMP is investigating after a motorist witnessed what appears to be a fake police…
Avian flu outbreak on North Okanagan farm
The B.C. government has confirmed an outbreak of avian influenza on a North Okanagan farm.…
UPDATE: RCMP say missing 11-year-old Vernon girl located
UPDATE: 3:55 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, 2022 Vernon RCMP say a missing 11-year-old girl has…
‘Curtis is not changing:’ Neighbour says sex worker seen at Sagmoen property
The couple clearly looked out of place, a black couple wandering around on a dirt…
Vernon property taxes going up almost 5.5%
Vernon residents are facing a 5.47 per cent property tax increase this year. With basically…
North Okanagan RCMP warn sex workers to avoid Sagmoen property
For a second time, Vernon RCMP have issued a public warning to sex workers asking…
Armed standoff in Lumby ends safely
Vernon RCMP successfully de-escalated a situation in Lumby yesterday after an armed man barricaded himself…
Vernon cyclist dies after collision with SUV
A 52-year-old Vernon cyclist has died following a collision with a vehicle in Vernon on…
Head to Vernon for the cheapest gas in B.C.
After almost hitting $2 a litre in March, the price of one litre of regular…
This Okanagan Spider-Man is cheering people up at the malls, parks and grocery stores
He spins a web, any size and catches thieves just like flies. There’s a man…
Man arrested in Lumby area, taken to hospital under Mental Health Act
A man was apprehended this morning in the Lumby area. The man was arrested this…
Vernon councillors baffled by Coldstream decision to drop out of proposed $121M aquatic centre
The decision by the District of Coldstream and two regional district areas to drop out…
Controversial plan moves ahead to log popular North Okanagan recreation area
The province is moving forward with its plan to log Mount Rose Swanson after it…
Okanagan field crews shaking goose eggs as part of management program
Okanagan Valley communities are conducting a goose management program for the 16th year to prevent…
Uncommon snowy Saturday morning seen in the Thompson Okanagan
Thompson Okanagan residents were hit with some unexpectedly snowy conditions this morning. Snow was seen…
Vernon looking at repeat of 30 Ave summer closure
The City of Vernon could see one block of main street shut off to traffic…
Vernon RCMP on lookout for stolen tractor
Vernon RCMP are asking the public to be on the lookout for a stolen tractor.…