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Police believe ‘driver inattentiveness’ caused Falkland semi truck crash
FALKLAND – Police say it’s very lucky no one was hurt after a semi truck…
Vernon RCMP not pursuing charges against student who brought Airsoft gun to school
VERNON – Police will not be pursuing criminal charges against a student who brought an…
So you want to be a doctor? UBC Okanagan’s high-tech recruitment tool
WOULD-BE PHYSICIANS FIND OUT ABOUT MEDICAL SCHOOL REMOTELY KELOWNA – They use video conferencing to…
Vernon RCMP say downtown streaker no laughing matter
‘IT’S NOT SOMETHING WE DEAL WITH EVERY DAY’ VERNON – Police arrested a man running…
High avalanche risk closes Highway 1 today; snowfall warning for Highway 3
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – With temperatures set to hit double digits in some parts of the region…
Okanagan woman missing last week wanted by police
KELOWNA – Police were on the lookout for an Okanagan woman long before she was…
Air pistol leads to lockdown at Vernon high school
VERNON – A Vernon high school was put on lockdown today after a report someone…
Decision on North Okanagan school closures, reconfigurations expected next month
VERNON – A decision on school closures and reconfigurations in the North Okanagan is looming. …
Overdose deaths jump 30 per cent within Interior Health region
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Overdose deaths from illicit drugs have jumped up 30 per cent over last…
City-owned buildings to be demolished in Vernon
VERNON – The city will be tearing down a building and creating more parking in…
Bus stop to stay at Vernon mall for now
VERNON – Plans to move a bus stop at the Vernon mall are on hold.…
Vernon council will ‘sit back and wait’ when it comes to pot dispensaries
VERNON – A Vernon pot dispensary made a pitch to work openly, transparently and collaboratively…
Vernon man identified following truck crash
VERNON – The man who died after his truck hit a light standard in Vernon…
Crunch time for runway extension at the Vernon airport
VERNON – It’s now or never when it comes to extending the runway at the…
Vernon councillor alarmed over ‘cavalier’ attitude over agricultural land
VERNON – A Vernon councillor is concerned her colleagues are letting the preservation of agricultural…
Vernon RCMP appeal to public for tips about stolen truck
VERNON – Vernon RCMP are asking people to keep an eye out for a truck…
UBC Okanagan to continue strong growth trend
KELOWNA – UBC Okanagan has doubled its student head count and tripled its floor space…
Canadian Tire hosts job fair for new Vernon store
VERNON – Dozens of jobs are up for grabs as Canadian Tire prepares to open…
UPDATE: Missing Okanagan woman located
UPDATE 2:49 P.M. JAN. 26, 2016 Lumby RCMP report the 24-year-old woman has been in…
How a tip from Vancouver helped Vernon RCMP intercept a break-in
VERNON – Security personnel all the way in Vancouver were able to tip off police…
Melt could continue in the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – With temperatures set to be just above seasonal normals this week we can…
Man who stole a snack during Vernon break-in handed jail time
VERNON – A man who broke into a Vernon woman’s home and made himself a…
Coroner identifies Penticton senior killed in red light crash
PENTICTON – The elderly victim of a fatal car crash last week in downtown Penticton…
Avalanche warning for B.C. mountain ranges
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – If heading out into the backcountry is part of your weekend plans you…