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Community mourns death of Vernon city councillor
The Vernon community is in mourning following the death of a city councillor yesterday. Coun.…
Vernon city councillor dies after long battle with cancer
A Vernon city councillor died this morning after a long battle with cancer. Harwinder Sandhu,…
It’s the last day of the season for the popular Enderby drive-in movie theatre
A well-known Enderby drive-in movie theatre is holding its last double feature of the season…
Court won’t even consider latest filings from Vernon dentist, vexatious litigant
A Vernon dentist who has been battling his ex-wife in court for more than 10…
Indigenous taco truck owner provides Westside Road community with wildfire updates in lieu of food while evacuated
An Indigenous taco stand owner who was evacuated due to the wildfire decided to continue…
More North Okanagan, Okanagan Indian Band residents can return home following wildfire evacuation
More North Okanagan and Okanagan Indian Band residents will be able to return home this…
North Okanagan-Shuswap virtual all-candidates forum open to live questions
Chambers of Commerce throughout the Okanagan are hosting virtual all candidates forums for the upcoming…
Evacuated Parker Cove couple still waiting to return home – and that’s OK
Lisa and Rob Burns know they’re among the lucky ones. Even though it’s been a…
UPDATE: Most evacuees on westside of Okanagan Lake can return home
Most residents evacuated on the North Westside of Okanagan Lake due to the White Lake Rock…
Vernon RCMP ask for help to find man last seen on Okanagan Rail Trail
Police are asking for the public’s help to find a missing 27-year-old man last seen…
Some North Westside residents evacuated by White Rock Lake wildfire returning home
Evacuation orders are starting to be lifted in areas along Westside Road that were impacted…
Cities in Thompson-Okanagan look at raising taxes to pay for RCMP salary hike
Thompson-Okanagan cities are preparing for a salary increase for the RCMP detachments they contract. The…
iN VIDEO: Vernon immigrant society’s COVID-19 vaccine campaign in running for $100K prize
The Vernon and District Immigrant and Community Services Society is vying to win $100,000 for…
Get ready to see smoke in Okanagan from huge controlled burn on White Rock Lake wildfire
Okanagan residents can expect to see smoke today as the B.C. Wildfire Service conducts a…
iN VIDEO: Kamloops pilot continues flyovers, shows charred landscape of wildfires north of Vernon
A Kamloops pilot known for showcasing British Columbia’s beauty from the sky is now showing…
Water dams, 21,000 gallon containers placed around Spallumcheen in preparation for 3,000 ha planned ignition
Spallumcheen residents will likely see water dams and large bins filled with water today as…
Canadian Armed Forces arrive today to help with wildfire burning in North, Central Okanagan
Throughout the weekend, roughly 120 Canadian Armed Forces personnel are arriving to help firefighters battle…
Get ready to share the road from 100 Mile House to Vernon with military trucks
As the Canadian Armed Forces moves troops and equipment where they are needed in the…
‘Wagging tails, lots of licks’: Vernon dog control looking after 14 puppy evacuees
A complaint about excessive barking in Vernon turned into quite the tale for local dog…
North Okanagan RCMP need help to find man wanted for sexual assault
A 40-year-old man with outstanding warrants could be in the Vernon area. Michael Douglas McKeeman,…
Firefighter injured while battling White Rock Lake wildfire returns to camp
A firefighter that was sent to hospital after falling down a steep slope didn't suffer…
Canadian Armed Forces moving troops, equipment from Oliver to Vernon on Friday
There is a good possibility of traffic congestion and slowdowns along Highway 97 between Oliver…
Firefighter on White Rock Lake wildfire rushed to hospital after 100 foot fall
A firefighter is in stable condition in Kelowna General Hospital after a fall this morning…
iN VIDEO: Large prescribed burn on White Rock Lake wildfire successful
A 600-hectare prescribed burn yesterday successfully removed forest fuels near the edge of the White…