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SilverStar’s season ticket policy leaves locals out in the cold
A move by SilverStar Mountain Resort to limit the number of season lift passes sold…
Vernon museum set to reopen with exhibit on previous Okanagan pandemics and diseases
Once upon a time, a virus was brought to B.C. and other parts of North…
Vernon server suing Denny’s for being laid off after 25 years of service
After 25 years of working for minimum wage as a server at Denny's, a Vernon…
$4M needs to be raised in community for Greater Vernon Cultural Centre
Two years after the public gave the project the green light, politicians have agreed to…
Vernon emergency crews pull person from downtown culvert
Vernon RCMP along with firefighters pulled a person from a culvert in downtown Vernon yesterday.…
Pandemic-friendly all candidates debate set for Vernon-Monashee
While no one will be able to physically show up, and so far only one…
Vernon man on mobility scooter assaulted after trying to navigate sidewalk
Vernon Mounties are investigating an altercation that left a man his 60s with "visible non-life-threatening…
RCMP looking for witnesses after human remains found in burned out vehicle near Vernon
Police are investigating after first responders found what are believed to be human remains inside…
Police watchdog says RCMP not responsible for death of motorcyclist in North Okanagan
The B.C. police watchdog has concluded that the RCMP is not responsible for the death…
Vernon RCMP seek help to find 27-year-old wanted man
RCMP are asking the public for help in locating a wanted 27-year-old man believed to…
Why 2020 has become a bumper year for black widow spiders
It's the only venomous spider in the Okanagan, and it's the one spider that's decided…
Uncanny: Pandemic shopping fever sees canning supplies wiped out
In the 20 plus years Orest Sworak has worked at the well-known Vernon homeware store,…
5 creepy crawlies you (probably) didn’t know existed in the Thompson-Okanagan
There's an odd fascination around here with creepy crawlies. Pay attention to any community forum…
Man wanted in connection to Shuswap stabbing arrested in North Okanagan
A wanted man, who has been charged with attempted murder in relation to a Shuswap…
Northern section of Okanagan Rail Trail to temporarily close
Starting next week, the northern section of the Okanagan Rail Trail along will be closed…
Protestors plan to march in effort to protect B.C.’s old growth forests
Several protest marches are planned in B.C. tomorrow, including ones in Peachland and Vernon, in…
Vernon RCMP arrest woman in connection to alleged mail, lawn ornament thefts
A 45-year-old Vernon woman is facing charges after the RCMP arrested her in connection to…
RCMP investigating ‘dumbest criminals in Vernon’ case
A Vernon realtor who posted a video he dubbed the 'dumbest criminals in Vernon' to…
Some municipalities in Okanagan, Shuswap pleased with province’s move toward single-use plastic ban
The province is laying the groundwork to allow municipalities in B.C. to ban certain kinds…
Vernon man who was never convicted of a crime has probation terminated
A 58-year-old Vernon man who was placed on a court-ordered recognizance, even though he had…
Interior Health issues Vernon overdose alert related to fentanyl supply
For the second time in just a week, Interior Health has issued a drug alert…
Vernon RCMP spark fire in apartment building during hunt for wanted man
Several apartment units had to be evacuated after an RCMP "distraction device" sparked a fire…
Vernon to sell land for Cultural Centre to regional district for $2.5M
The City of Vernon will sell the future downtown site of the Greater Vernon Cultural…
Kal Rotary launches online Dream Fund
While the coronavirus pandemic may have cancelled the Kalamalka Rotary Dream Auction, Rotarians still have…