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Car hits home, pole; Vernon police investigate possible impaired driver
A vehicle crossed two yards and hit a residence before hitting a power pole in…
No jail for former school principal guilty in North Okanagan child pornography case
A 78-year-old former school principal has avoided jail and will instead spend four months under…
BX-Swan Lake Fire Rescue issues appeal after multiple early grass fires
A call for safe open burning is out from BX-Swan Lake Fire Rescue after it…
Another year, another series of spring air quality advisories in Vernon
Despite the fact that Vernon is now on its third day of the latest road…
Outbreak declared over at Vernon retirement residence
The COVID-19 outbreak at Carrington Place Retirement Residence in Vernon was declared over today, Feb.…
Vernon winter carnival Wild West theme seen as ‘deeply disturbing’ and ‘offensive’ by some
Indigenous Peoples and allies in the North Okanagan have been speaking out against the name…
Former OKIB councillor, Vernon school trustee Mollie Bono dies
Former Okanagan Indian Band councillor and school trustee Mollie Bono has died. Bono was a…
Vernon Mounties seize loaded shotgun and other weapons during traffic stop
A Vernon man is facing a number of charges after police found several weapons including…
Cast your line at one of these great ice fishing spots in the Thompson-Okanagan
With the cold temperatures, many of the bodies of water in the Thompson-Okanagan are now…
Map of the best Vernon holiday lights in 2020
‘Tis the time of year when the radio plays constant holiday tunes, there’s peppermint and…
Purchase of Okanagan Spirits whisky sponsors hot meals for those in need
An Okanagan family-owned distillery is taking the release of their new whiskey as an opportunity…
How this unique winter frost phenomenon forms
With cool days and cooler nights, we are in the prime time for this winter…
Penticton Jeep owner gets ‘ducked’ in Kelowna as trend makes its way to the Okanagan
A Penticton resident was in Kelowna earlier this week when he found something on his…
RCMP investigating racist notes found near Vernon schools
Police are investigating to find whoever is responsible for distributing hundreds of racist notes near…
Vernon mayor ‘disheartened, deeply sorry’ racist notes found near schools
Hundreds of racist notes were found by parents scattered around several Vernon schools yesterday —…
It’s International Coffee Day! Celebrate at these favourite local Okanagan cafés
It's International Coffee Day, and if that's not an excuse to grab yourself a cup…
Hundreds of notes linked to racist website found scattered at Vernon schools
A Vernon parent was horrified after stumbling upon hundreds of notes promoting a white supremacist…
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…
Kamloops man arrested in Kelowna for ‘reckless’ driving in stolen vehicle
A Kamloops man was arrested after putting numerous people in danger, including police, while behind…
$1,000 reward for tips after black bear found gutted and discarded in West Vancouver
A couple hiking near Cypress Bowl Road in West Vancouver last month came across the…
Kamloops woman rescues dog trapped in hot car
A Kamloops woman is calling for more attention to the well-being of pets after she…
Kamloops man injured in baseball bat attack isolated during COVID-19
It has been more than four years since the brutal attack that left Jessie Simpson…
Enderby City Hall closed after council attendee tested positive for COVID-19
Enderby’s City Hall will be moving to strictly remote operations after someone who recently visited…
Young Sun Peaks COVID-19 patients traced their own contacts ahead of Interior Health: Doctor
A Sun Peaks doctor saw first-hand the power social media can bring in staving off…