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Kind, funny, compassionate: Remembering former Vernon Morning Star editor Glenn Mitchell
There is a stereotype that newspaper editors are generally grouchy, argumentative, and difficult to deal…
UPDATE: Missing Vernon woman located
UPDATE: 9:19 a.m. Monday, Dec. 21, 2020 RCMP say a missing 41-year-old woman has been…
Kelowna man who fired prohibited semi-automatic gun in his apartment got jail time reduced
An Indigenous Kelowna man jailed for six years for firing off a gun in his…
COVID cookbook: Okanagan College publish pandemic era recipes
It started with a conversation among Okanagan College library staff about keeping students engaged during…
Saving Vernon’s Towne Theatre focus of community effort
A piece of Vernon history is about to undergo a transition but the people taking…
B.C. has some of the toughest Christmas COVID restrictions in Canada
When it comes to gathering for Christmas dinner, B.C. has the most stringent COVID-19 restrictions…
iN VIDEO: Vernon zero-waste company’s pitch met with offers on Dragons’ Den
Two Vernon sisters are receiving mentorship and investment in their zero-waste company from one of…
Civil liberties groups side with Vernon councillor’s push to lift ban on religious gatherings
A Vernon city councillor's motion put forward in an effort to overturn the provincial health…
Glenn Mitchell, former Vernon Morning Star editor, has died, brother says
Former long-time editor of the Vernon Morning Star Glenn Mitchell has died. Kevin Mitchell confirmed…
More than 200 new child care spaces coming to Vernon
The City of Vernon has announced that more than 200 much-needed new childcare spaces are…
Lumby’s $3.5M hockey arena renovations complete
The $3.5-million renovation of Lumby's Pat Duke Memorial Arena is now complete. The renovations that…
B.C. Parks considers expansion of lakeshore provincial park in North Okanagan
B.C. Parks is weighing up the potential of turning two large pieces of land near…
Syilx hip-hop artist sharpening skills during global pandemic
Tight deep bass fills the room as Mike Marchand, a member of the Okanagan Indian…
Vernon has cheapest gas in province but Alberta still has B.C. beat
Drivers in Vernon can rejoice with the lowest price for a litre of regular gas…
‘Failure of leadership’: Vernon council motion about committee appointments spurs lively debate
A move by Vernon city councillor Kari Gares, which she said would "encourages fairness" and…
Police watchdog investigating after woman injured during arrest in Vernon
B.C.'s police watchdog is investigating after a woman arrested during an alleged domestic dispute was…
Vernon back in court over captain fired for engaging in sexual activity in chief’s office
The City of Vernon has just wrapped up two days in B.C. Supreme Court fighting…
No jail time for woman involved in North Okanagan car chase
A woman originally charged with the attempted murder of several RCMP officers has had all…
Vernon RCMP make arrests following Westside Road closure
Two men were taken into custody yesterday after Vernon RCMP cordoned off a section of…
Salmon Arm police have stolen Christmas decorations in custody
Salmon Arm police have some suspected stolen Christmas decorations in their custody, and they're looking…
Revelstoke RCMP arrest woman who refused to wear mask in restaurant
RCMP have arrested a 43-year-old woman for refusing to wear a mask in a Revelstoke…
iN VIDEO: Terrifying dash cam footage of North Okanagan driver’s near head-on collision
A Vernon driver narrowly missed a head-on collision with a pickup truck last night when…
Stopping the rot: Okanagan College initiative creates juice from abandoned apples
An Okanagan College social enterprise is making the most of an abundance of apples left…
Armstrong’s Caravan Farm Theatre forced to postpone winter sleigh ride show
Caravan Farm Theatre in Armstrong has been forced to reschedule its winter sleigh ride show…