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iN PHOTOS: The devastation left behind by the White Rock Lake wildfire near Vernon
The huge White Rock Lake wildfire burning out of control west of Vernon claimed 78…
3,000 hectare planned ignition in works for White Rock Lake wildfire
A 3,000 hectare prescribed burn is being planned to burn away forest fuels near the…
Vernon RCMP nab fleeing break-in suspects spotted on surveillance
Two Vernon residents were caught by police this past weekend after they were spotted on…
UPDATE: Vernon RCMP say missing man located
UPDATE: 10:24 a.m. Monday, Aug. 23, 2021 Vernon RCMP say a missing 31-year-old man has…
Firefighters see winds gusting to 60 km/hr on eastern side of White Rock Lake wildfire
B.C. Wildfire Service crews are dealing with winds gusting up to 60 km/hr this afternoon…
The free life — and lives — of Dag Aabye
This feature first ran on iNFOnews in April of 2017. VERNON – For much of…
Swimmers asked to stay out of north end of Kalamalka Lake due to possible algae bloom
Residents and visitors are being asked to avoid an algae bloom at the north end…
Where is Waddy man? Popular piece of Vernon history remains in region
For generations, a smiling dough-like chef carrying pancakes was a popular sight to see along…
UPDATE: Westwold house destroyed by fire
A Westwold house located along Highway 97 has been completely destroyed following a fire that…
Scammers spoof North Okanagan residents by posing as RCMP
Fraudsters are spoofing potential victims by displaying the Vernon RCMP non-emergency phone line on caller…
Excessive speeding in North Okanagan cost two drivers their cars for a week
An RCMP speed check in the North Okanagan last night caught a driver going more…
Okanagan firefighter lost home to White Rock Lake wildfire
An Okanagan Indian Band volunteer firefighter lost his home in the White Rock Lake wildfire…
This Vernon business owner makes sure firefighters, evacuees get special treats
This is Heather Hilton’s first wildfire season in Vernon but she didn’t hesitate to bake…
Okanagan has only seen ‘the tip of the iceberg’ of urban raccoon problems: wildlife specialist
Fifty years ago you would have never found a raccoon in the Okanagan and one…
Okanagan drought killing fish and exposing need for major water management change
Being in a Stage 4 drought is not going to have much impact on humans…
Parts of Spallumcheen, Okanagan Indian Band and Regional District of North Okanagan evacuating due to wildfire
Multiple properties in the North Okanagan are being evacuated due to the White Rock Lake…
Here’s what a hectare really looks like
When we talk about the size of a forest fire, we usually talk in hectares.…
28 homes, one commercial structure destroyed in Monte Lake area due to wildfire
The Thompson Nicola Regional District has confirmed 28 homes and one commercial structure have been…
Fire officials concerned wind will blow ’ember showers’ through North Okanagan
A cold front bringing strong winds through the Thompson-Okanagan area tonight or tomorrow has fire…
Vernon RCMP ask public to ‘make the right call’
More than one-third of people calling the cops in Vernon should be dialling a different…
Cyclists going ocean-to-ocean-to-ocean passing through Kamloops, Vernon, Kelowna
A team of cyclists will be rolling through Kamloops, Vernon and Kelowna on their way…
Okanagan drought level rises again; more water restrictions coming
Residents and water suppliers are being asked to clamp down even tighter on water usage…
Military personnel swapping out after battling Interior wildfires
More than 100 Canadian Forces Military personnel are being swapped out as they’ve completed their…
‘Fire is literally in people’s backyards’: More resources coming for White Rock Lake wildfire
A 58,000 hectare wildfire threatening properties on the west side of Okanagan Lake will see…