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Vernon residents dealing with long wait-times, line-ups for blood work
A Vernon councillor is frustrated for seniors and those with health issues who were standing…
Vernon man caught breaking into elementary school
A 19-year-old Vernon man has been charged in relation to a break-in at an elementary…
PUFF, PUFF, PASS: B.C. considers onsite cannabis use at cafes, spas, festivals and more
The B.C. government is toying with the idea of opening the door to cannabis consumption…
Coldstream, regional district pull out of Vernon’s proposed Active Living Centre
The Mayor of Coldstream along with politicians at the Regional District of North Okanagan won't…
North Okanagan athlete faces further leg amputation
Six years after Armstrong athlete Chelaine McInroy lost her leg due to an infection of…
Why an Enderby logging firm won’t have to pay $150K for a fire it started
A North Okanagan timber company won't have to pay B.C. Wildfire Service $156,000 to cover…
PIGS tribute band bringing Pink Floyd experience to Vernon
With a show said to be as lavish as the original band's 1970s performances, Canada's…
Popular North Okanagan hiking spot vandalized, again
A popular North Okanagan hiking trail has once again been a victim of vandalism. And…
Two seniors hospitalized after motorcycle crash in North Okanagan
The driver and passenger on a motorcycle were rushed to hospital yesterday suffering serious injuries…
Suspicious chemicals found outside Lumby business
The Vernon RCMP is asking the public to avoid a street in Lumby after a…
Highway 6 closed near Lumby due to downed power lines
Highway 6 has closed this afternoon due to downed power lines near Lumby. Drive B.C.…
Take some seeds, leave some: Vernon group hosts free seed exchange
With recent events like wildfires and floods threatening food security, a Vernon group is promoting…
The secret to Kalamalka Lake’s gorgeous colours
Every summer, Kalamalka Lake shines with a bright green-blue hue, but have you ever wondered…
Kamloops, Okanagan gas prices up, hydro down today
As of today, April 1, most British Columbians will be paying more at the pump…
Vernon’s Funtastic music festival announces line-up focused on local talent
The line-up for the A&W Music Festival has been announced with Canadian country singer Aaron…
How Vernon’s goose cull got killed
It's not easy to kill a goose in Vernon. In fact, the roughly 250 Canada…
Vernon’s Creative Chaos set to return after COVID hiatus
It's a sign that life is getting back to normal, as two hugely popular shopping…
Vernon council commit $800K to revamp beloved wading pool
Vernon city council has approved spending $800,000 on revamping the much-loved outdoor peanut pool and…
UPDATE: Missing woman last seen in Vernon located
UPDATE: 4:56 p.m. Monday, March 28, 2022 Vernon RCMP say a 55-year-old missing woman last…
Enderby’s Starlight Drive-In opening this weekend
The North Okanagan's much-loved drive-in is opening this Friday. Enderby's Starlight Drive-In will kick off…
Vernon councillor rejects province’s suggestion to override municipal housing approvals
As provincial politicians eye greater powers to push through housing without the approval of local…
North Okanagan man avoids jail after being caught in isolated spot with illegal handgun
Brydon Grace was standing alone next to a campfire in an isolated spot of a…
iN VIDEO: Man and dog stall Penticton trucker protest by blocking path
– This story was originally published March 23, 2022. A man and his dog were…
Okanagan woman charged in 2 separate cases of kidnapping
An Okanagan woman with a lengthy criminal record is back behind bars having been recently…