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North Okanagan cashier wins $99K in sexual harassment case
A North Okanagan woman has been awarded almost $100,000 in damages after her former employer…
Vernon youth becomes classic Canadian meme after shovelling driveway wearing only shorts and boots
– This story was originally published Nov. 21, 2021. The mother of a Vernon 12-year-old…
Police watchdog investigating after Enderby arrest leaves man in hospital
The B.C. police watchdog is investigating after a man arrested by the RCMP in Enderby…
Some of B.C.’s lowest gas prices can be found in Penticton, Vernon
Two cities in the Okanagan are selling some of the cheapest gas in B.C. today.…
Kal Tire spreading holiday cheer with 1st annual Vernon Car Giveaway
Vernon’s Kal Tire and Swan Lake Motors want to help a local individual or family…
UPDATE: Missing Vernon man located safe and well
UPDATE: 8:26 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021 RCMP say a missing 46-year-old Vernon man has…
North Okanagan kennel owner loses fight to have seized dogs returned
A North Okanagan kennel owner has failed in a legal attempt to get her dogs…
Kal Rotary’s Dream Auction raises $182K
The Kalamalka Rotary Club managed to raise $182,942 in its 37th Annual Dream Auction. The…
Couple travelling home from Okanagan weekend getaway died in landslide
A couple travelling back to the Lower Mainland after spending time in Vernon were killed…
Vernon RCMP reminding residents to be watchful of social media scams
The Vernon North Okanagan RCMP is reminding residents to be vigilant and take steps in…
Okanagan city looking at bylaw change to crack down on RVs parking on city streets
Vernon city council is going to decide whether or not to amend a parking bylaw…
Okanagan First Nation agrees to buy O’Keefe Range near Vernon for $26.8M
The Okanagan Indian Band has agreed in principle to purchase the O'Keefe Range for $26.8…
Ski resorts in Kamloops, Okanagan gearing up to open for season
As parts of the Thompson-Okanagan experience their first snowfall of the season today, the region's…
Dozens of tickets issued to rule-breaking hunters in Shuswap: Conservation Officer Service
Officers with the B.C. Conservation Officer Service arrested one person and issued dozens of tickets…
Police watchdog says no offence committed in Shuswap RCMP traffic stop that left one dead
B.C.'s police watchdog has concluded RCMP officers did not commit an offence during a traffic…
Vernon’s first snowfall creates some chaos on the roads
The first significant snowfall of the year has resulted in several vehicle collisions across Vernon…
Kamloops dentist fined $25K and banned from sedating patients
A Kamloops dentist has been fined $25,000 and permanently banned from sedating patients by the…
Concerning online behaviour prompts hold and secure at Vernon high school
A secondary school in Vernon was placed under a hold and secure this afternoon in…
Vernon’s top cop busts suspected thief
Proving that she doesn't just have a desk job, Vernon's top cop arrested a suspect…
More winter shelter beds coming to North and Central Okanagan
Vernon-based Turning Points Collaborative is going to provide shelter for dozens more people in Vernon,…
Vernon man crashes stolen ATV, gets arrested
A 39-year-old man was arrested last week after a botched robbery saw the suspect crash…
Storm leaves 10,000 without power across southern Interior
Schools have been forced to close and roughly 10,000 properties still have no power after…
Man charged in Salmon Arm for child pornography has history of voyeurism on B.C. campuses
A man recently charged in Salmon Arm with possession of child pornography has a history…
Investigation launched after suspect bitten by police dog in North Okanagan
B.C.'s police watchdog is investigating after a man sustained injures following his arrest in Enderby…