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Kelowna woman caught attempting to steal a catalytic converter in Vernon
A Kelowna woman was caught by police while allegedly trying to steal a catalytic converter…
Parents of Vernon nurse killed in drunk driving crash win civil case
The parents of a Kelowna nurse killed by a drunk driver in Vernon in 2014…
Numerous crashes in icy conditions on Highway 97 south of Vernon
An alarming number single and multi-vehicle collisions led police to temporarily close a section of…
Vernon man charged with drug dealing after SUV seized due to hit and run
A 29-year-old Vernon man has been charged with drug trafficking following an incident where his…
Icy roads, blocked catch basins causing concern in Okanagan
Pooling water and icy roads are the latest concern amid an extra cold and snowy…
‘Unlocked and idling’: Vernon RCMP use GPS to track stolen truck
With the help of fancy technology, Vernon RCMP has recovered a stolen vehicle after the…
Kelowna, Kamloops pot shops still pay big bucks as Vernon reduces licence fees
The City of Vernon has reduced its sky-high business licences costs for cannabis stores, but…
No criminality involved in Vernon man fatally burnt in Polson Park
Vernon RCMP have confirmed criminality was not involved in the death of the 53-year-old man…
Vernon firefighters extinguish early morning house fire
One person was transported to hospital with smoke inhalation after a fire caused significant damage…
B.C. first-time homeowners grant redundant in today’s housing market
A government program for first-time homebuyers has failed to keep up with the escalation in…
Thompson-Okanagan cities brace for potential Omicron impact
Kamloops and the three biggest cities in the Okanagan are preparing for the event that…
Multi-million dollar Okanagan homes up for grabs in B.C. Children’s Hospital lottery
Two Okanagan homes worth millions can be won in the latest B.C. Children’s Hospital Foundation…
Vernon Winter Carnival fostering much-needed community spirit
Looking to get out of the house in February? The 62nd Annual Vernon Winter Carnival…
Vernon man busted at Kal Lake lookout with drugs, cash and weapons
A Vernon man was arrested and drugs, cash and weapons seized after police investigated a…
Tolko could have ‘done more’ to prevent landslides in Lumby, Cherryville area: watchdog
The B.C. forestry watchdog has found Tolko Forest Industries could have "done more" in its…
UPDATE: Highway 97 south of Vernon reopens but road still super slippery
A section of Highway 97 south of Vernon closed for several hours earlier today is…
Senior pedestrian hit by pickup in Vernon dies from injuries
A 74-year-old pedestrian that was hit by a pickup truck in downtown Vernon last month…
Weapons raid results in arrest of Vernon man
A 35-year-old Vernon man has been charged with 15 weapons-related offences following a police raid…
Why the massive increase in your home’s value in Okanagan, Kamloops doesn’t mean a whopping tax hike
Recently released numbers from B.C. Assessment has left many flabbergasted at how much their property's…
Vernon man burnt in Polson Park dies
A 53-year-old man who was badly burnt during an incident in Polson Park a few…
Vernon RCMP deem death of person found downtown ‘suspicious’
Vernon RCMP have confirmed the body of a deceased individual found early this morning in…
RCMP make quick arrest in Vernon business break-in with help from video surveillance
A 39-year-old man is in custody charged with counts of break and enter after stealing…
Deceased person found in downtown Vernon
A deceased person was found in downtown Vernon early this morning. Police have cordoned off…
City of Vernon defends snow clearance over Christmas break
The City of Vernon is defending its record in snow clearing over the Christmas break…