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North Okanagan farmer charged for obstructing health inspectors
A North Okanagan farmer who was previously convicted for multiple violations at his deer farm…
Vernon councillor’s motion aims to end ‘bias’ on City committee appointments
In a move likely to ruffle feathers, Vernon councillor Kari Gares has put forward a…
Shuswap boy gets birthday message from Deadpool star
A nine-year-old Shuswap boy has received birthday wishes from a Hollywood star. In the personal…
Lumby’s favourite dog releases 2021 photo calendar
A border collie that has caught the affection of the town of Lumby in the…
Kal Rotary online Dream Fund raises impressive sum
Even though the pandemic put a stop to the Kalamalka Rotary Dream Auction, the club…
Free ‘click and collect’ parking coming to downtown Vernon
Shoppers in downtown Vernon will soon be able to quickly nip into downtown businesses without…
Yukon car thief busted in Vernon
A 33-year-old Whitehorse man was arrested early Saturday morning within minutes of stealing a vehicle.…
Even in a pandemic Okanagan businesses struggle to find staff
Vernon salon owner and stylist Katie Matheson says every single business owner who sits in…
Vernon mayor questions ‘underlying science’ preventing fight against invasive milfoil in Okanagan Lake
In an effort to improve the water quality at Kin Beach, Vernon council is bringing…
Vernon radio station rebrands to country
A popular Vernon radio station has been rebranded and will playing country music from now.…
Vernon party hosts fined after police discover large gathering
Two Vernon party hosts have been fined for having a large social gathering in their…
Judge blocks OKIBs attempt to evict elder saying it would cause ‘irreparable harm’
A B.C. Supreme Court Judge has put a halt on the Okanagan Indian Band's efforts…
Coroner says Kamloops mom killed by carbon monoxide in tent
The B.C. Coroner's Service has confirmed that a 35-year-old Kamloops woman found dead in her…
Tribunal rules Vernon contractor can’t charge for callouts if problem wasn’t fixed
A Vernon plumbing company will have to cover some of its own costs after it…
Vernon writer who pioneered creative writing classes in Interior giving lecture this week
A Vernon writer and teacher who was fundamental in establishing the creative writing community in…
UPDATE: Missing Vernon man located
UPDATE: 8:15 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020 RCMP say a missing 48-year-old Vernon man has…
Naramata wine region to become a board game
A B.C. wine lover and game producer has combined both his passions and is set…
Banning plastic bags must be done by cities — not regional districts
The Regional District of North Okanagan is not going ahead with a proposed ban on…
Last push for Kal Rotary online Dream Fund
Having raised $70,000 over the last six weeks, the virtual Kalamalka Rotary Dream Auction is…
Where to get a COVID-safe photo with Santa this year in Kamloops, Okanagan
It will certainly be a Christmas like no other due to pandemic restrictions, but it's…
Vernon judge demands answers to why ‘good’ man stabbed another
A 29-year-old Vernon man who stabbed another man in the back of the leg during…
Former employee suing Predator Ridge after being fired while playing golf
A former IT manager at Predator Ridge is suing the resort after it fired him…
Support these local Christmas markets coming up in Kamloops, Okanagan
We've heard it time and time again — support local during the pandemic. Even though…
What to do outdoors in Kamloops, Okanagan this pandemic winter
Winter is almost here in B.C., and there's no shortage of outdoor activities to pursue…