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Vernon bylaws updated to ensure animal welfare
VERNON – Vernon city council has approved an amendment to the bylaw covering standards of…
‘People in places in time:’ A Vernon artist’s intimate portrayal of street life
VERNON – Peter doesn’t have much: a van, a plastic cooler, poster paper, pencils. The…
Vernon Special Olympics club allows athletes to focus on achievements
VERNON – Over 1,000 volunteers and 600 athletes are coming together this weekend to make…
Vernon RCMP looking for suspect in ‘suspicious occurrence’ involving young girl
VERNON – Vernon RCMP are asking for the public's help after an 11-year-old girl was…
Trial date set for Curtis Sagmoen on assault charges
VERNON – A trial date has been set for Curtis Wayne Sagmoen on assault charges.…
Need to know what to do if your pet had an accident? Try a pet first aid course
VERNON – If you've ever wondered what to do if your pet got into an…
Canada’s Food Guide a boost for Okanagan vegan businesses
VERNON – Disappointed with the tasteless vegan cheeses he could buy at the odd specialist…
Volunteer firefighters can once again drink alcohol in North Okanagan fire halls
NORTH OKANAGAN – Volunteer firefighters will be once again allowed to drink alcohol in the…
UPDATE: North Okanagan RCMP investigating fatal shooting
VERNON – A man has died from a gunshot wound at the Village Green Hotel…
Vernon community radio station takes another step towards being on the air
VERNON – If all goes to plan, Vernon may have a community radio station on…
Top North Okanagan cop receives second award recognizing leadership on opioid crisis
VERNON – North Okanagan RCMP detachment commander Supt. Shawna Baher was made a Member of…
Environment Canada issues dust advisory for Vernon
VERNON – Environment Canada has issued a dust advisory for Vernon, due to a high…
Birders flock to Salmon Arm to catch a glimpse of incredibly rare bird
SALMON ARM – It may look like a small brown bird to some, but to…
One person airlifted to hospital after SUV rollover in North Okanagan
VERNON — One person was taken to the hospital with serious, but non-life threatening injuries,…
Police watchdog drops investigation into Vernon crash
VERNON – Injuries sustained by a passenger involved in a vehicle incident involving the RCMP…
Silver Star launches new end of season festival
VERNON – Silver Star Mountain Resort is launching a new 10-day festival promising everyone, from…
Eagle numbers soar in annual North Okanagan bird count
VERNON – It appears that 2019 is a bumper year for eagles living in the…
Crown lawyers again fail to get minimum sentence for sex offences against minors
VERNON – B.C.'s highest court has dismissed an appeal from Crown lawyers arguing that a…
Woman locked in Vernon cemetery turns to social media to get out
VERNON – While cemeteries can usually sombre places for quiet relaxation, they're certainly not somewhere…
UPDATE: RCMP find North Okanagan teen reported missing
UPDATE: 7:48 am. Jan. 3 The 14-year-old girl from Spallumcheen reported missing Jan. 2 has…
Vernon drug checking service wants you to ‘know what’s in your dope’
VERNON – With a toothpick, the outreach worker picks up a few sand-sized specks from…
Vernon RCMP looking for victims of theft
VERNON – If you have had things stolen from your vehicle or your property in…
Looking for forever home; Vernon SPCA pet of the week
VERNON – This cat is one of the Vernon SPCA's senior cats. Whiskers is a…
‘There’s nothing like pickleball:’ Vernon man’s lawsuit to restore club membership thwarted
VERNON – Lane Roberts believes he has been dealt a cruel injustice and he aims…