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Vernon’s Farmer Val wraps up 27-year run teaching kids the importance of nature
VERNON – Farmer Val is taking off her straw hat. After a 27-year run offering…
Community members concerned about possible pet thefts in the North Okanagan and Shuswap
NORTH OKANAGAN – Alarm bells are being sounded on social media about people trying to…
UPDATE: Money stolen by Enderby gas station manager caused ‘schism’ in Splatsin community: Crown
GAS STATION MANAGER SENTENCED TO HOUSE ARREST AFTER STEALING BAND FUNDS VERNON – The defence…
Weekend of warm, wet weather for the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – Temperatures are again expected to stay warmer than seasonal normals this weekend, but…
You can help shape the future Okanagan Rail Trail
OKANAGAN – You can help shape the development of the 47 kilometre Okanagan Rail Trail…
Can’t find pet-friendly housing? The B.C. SPCA is trying to help
VERNON – If you’ve had to make the tough decision between finding housing and keeping…
Rules governing wells and groundwater come into effect across the province
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – British Columbia’s water sustainability act quietly came into effect this week, finally giving…
New Enderby gas station gets architectural nod for innovation and beauty
ENDERBY – A busy stopping place in Enderby has been recognized for its unique architectural…
Overdose warning for Interior Health based on trends, not specific incidents
SPATE OF OVERDOSES IN JANUARY NOT MUCH OUT OF THE ORDINARY TODAY, BUT UP MARKEDLY…
Instead of driving a tank or flying a plane for national defence, this Vernon man plays in a band
VERNON – Back in the 1990s as a long-haired, grunge-loving band student at Seaton Secondary…
Vernon dog named Lucky lives up to name after surviving ‘bizarre’ bear encounter
'HE GOT RAKED DOWN BOTH SIDES. YOU COULD SEE THE FOUR, DEEP CLAW MARKS' VERNON…
Laundry workers lose privatization fight with Interior Health
THOMPSON OKANAGAN – Laundry workers throughout the Interior Health Authority will soon lose their jobs…
Drug overdose warning issued in Kamloops
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – The public is being warned about an increase in fatal and non-fatal overdoses…
Drug overdose warning issued in Okanagan communities
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – The public is being warned about an increase in fatal and non-fatal overdoses…
Snowfall warning for the Coquihalla Highway
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – It may feel like spring in the valley, but with up to 30…
Project combats unhealthy drinking habits at Thompson-Okanagan post-secondary schools
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Post secondary schools around the Thompson-Okanagan are taking a hard look at promoting…
Interior Health laundry workers rally ahead of privatization decision
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Laundry workers throughout the Interior Health Authority took to the streets one more…
Stranded snowmobilers rescued in North Okanagan; on their own dime to retrieve sleds
"WE DON'T RESCUE SNOWMOBILES, WE RESCUE PEOPLE." NORTH OKANAGAN – A group of people exploring…
Rainy weather to continue this week in the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – With temperatures staying above seasonal normals most days, and at least a chance…
A Kelowna safe injection site would have its challenges
LOCAL LEADERS NEED DATA; HAVE OTHER PRIORITIES KELOWNA – Safe injection and intravenous drug use…
Ongoing cuts means budget pain for Okanagan College
OKANAGAN – A tuition increase this week at Okanagan College is a symptom of the…
UPDATE: Vernon air quality advisory ended
UPDATE: 1:45 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 2016 VERNON – The dust advisory issued for the Vernon…
Health officials eye controversial response to overdose deaths: Is the B.C. Interior ready for it?
OVERDOSES UP AS FENTANYL LOOMS; IS IT TIME FOR A SAFE INJECTION SITE IN THE…
Salmon Arm RCMP searching for bus shelter vandal
SALMON ARM – Police are investigating after several bus shelters around Salmon Arm were vandalized…