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Vernon councillor proposes outdoor skating rink for Polson Park
A Vernon councillor is proposing the city build a permanent outdoor winter skating rink in…
Vernon manufacturer filling ‘tiny home’ needs across North America amid pandemic
A Vernon tiny home manufacturing company says the pandemic has greatly increased demand and interest…
Vernon woman suing for injuries caused during RCMP sting operation
A Vernon woman with a lengthy criminal record is suing the province claiming she was…
All staff and residents at Vernon group home test positive for COVID-19
A total of 17 staff members and five residents tested positive for COVID-19 at Vernon's…
North Okanagan takes step closer to creation of new park
The Regional District of North Okanagan is one step closer to turning the Coldstream Ranchlands…
Enderby standoff ends with arrest of suspect hiding in RV
A 40-year-old Enderby man was arrested on New Year's day following a standoff with police…
Vernon sees property values increase but smaller towns see biggest jump
Property values in smaller North Okanagan towns increased more dramatically in 2020 than in Vernon.…
Convicted Kelowna pedophile wins appeal to use the Internet
A Kelowna man sentenced to seven years in jail for sexual interference of a young…
Where to have some fun in the snow across the Okanagan
With snow on the ground around the Okanagan, it’s time to dig out those snow…
iN VIDEO: Turkeys air their festive grievances in Vernon driveway
It seems that not all turkeys were cooking in the oven on Christmas Day. Vernon…
B.C. inmate complained he was refused kosher meals, but there was one catch
A B.C. man who was denied a kosher diet while in custody has lost a…
Snowfall warning issued for Kelowna and Vernon
Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the North and Central Okanagan. Roughly 10…
Police watchdog investigating after person missing in North Okanagan found dead
B.C.'s police watchdog is investigating following the death of an individual in Lumby who had…
RCMP say reports of shots fired in Vernon unfounded
Reports of shots fired in Vernon late last night have been determined to be false.…
Here’s what to do with your Christmas tree in Vernon
VERNON – Once the presents are unwrapped, the turkeys have been cooked and the eggnog…
Second Vernon long-term care home reports COVID outbreak
One staff member and five residents have tested positive for COVID-19 at a long-term care…
COVID-19 outbreak declared at Heritage Square in Vernon
Four staff members and six residents of Heritage Square in Vernon have tested positive for…
‘I don’t know who I would have been:’ Vernon Paralympian reflects on life after losing a leg
Vernon resident Michelle Salt has the words "Life is tough darling, but so are you,"…
Forget turkey: Six smaller alternatives for a pandemic-restricted Christmas dinner
For many in the Thompson-Okanagan, pandemic restrictions are going to make Christmas dinner look very…
You don’t have to cook on Christmas, these Okanagan restaurants are open
With the COVID-19 public health orders in place, many B.C. residents are planning a very…
Map of the best Vernon holiday lights in 2020
‘Tis the time of year when the radio plays constant holiday tunes, there’s peppermint and…
Vernon woman offers emotional support dog to anyone alone this Christmas
A Vernon woman is giving anyone who will be alone over Christmas the chance to…
Curtis Sagmoen charged with assaulting police officer
Curtis Sagmoen has been charged with assaulting a police officer. The North Okanagan man with…
iN VIDEO: Film footage shows Vernon from 90 years ago
A recently unearthed film of the opening of the Vernon airport offers a rare but…