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Court rules picketers at Kelowna, Vernon casinos can’t protest on casino property
KELOWNA – Gateway Casinos won a significant legal victory recently barring the union that supports…
Looking for a forever home; Vernon SPCA pet of the week
VERNON – This cat was surrendered to the Vernon SPCA. Kramer’s previous owner says he…
Vernon landlord says she’s out of rental business after nightmare tenant
VERNON – Lisa Mazurek was standing at the front desk of the Vernon courthouse, trying…
Civil liberties group say Vernon’s proposed shopping cart ban unconstitutional
VERNON – The B.C. Civil Liberties Association is urging the city to axe it's proposed…
Former Vernon mayor reverses decision to run in upcoming election
VERNON – Former Vernon Mayor Wayne Lippert has announced he will not be running in…
Vernon parent launches petition to protest $300 school bus fee
VERNON – A mother of two dismayed at the $600 she has to shell out…
Cancer battle won’t stop Vernon city councillor from doing what she loves
VERNON – It was halfway through her first four-year term as a Vernon city councillor…
North Okanagan man launches needle buyback scheme from back of minivan
VERNON – Inspired by a similar initiative in Kamloops, a Spallumcheen resident has launched a…
Local addictions specialist announces bid for Vernon mayor
VERNON – Darrin Taylor wants to be the next mayor of Vernon. The certified addictions…
Southern Interior residents appear to be getting message about wildfire safety
KAMLOOPS – Over the August long weekend, dozens of campers were slapped with fines for…
Vernon RCMP commend group of men who came to Mountie’s aid during difficult arrest
VERNON – Police in the North Okanagan are thanking four people who came to the…
Shuswap man found not guilty in fatal Blind Bay shooting
KAMLOOPS – A Shuswap man could have faced a life sentence, but instead has been…
Needle drop box installed in front of Vernon home was in the ‘wrong spot’
VERNON – Within hours of the city installing its first 24-hour needle drop box plans…
You may already be using it but Okanagan Rail Trail opens for real next month
OKANAGAN – It’s official. The Okanagan Rail Trail will legally open at the end of…
Viral video captures dad’s hilarious prank on daughter at Vernon hospital
VERNON – A highly medicated woman coming out of surgery at Vernon Jubilee Hospital is…
Expenses predicted to cost Vernon an extra $1.7 million next year
VERNON – Dipping into an RCMP reserve fund was one suggestion by city staff to…
Vernon RCMP arrest man wanted on numerous charges
VERNON – Police arrested a man after a brief foot chase in Vernon yesterday evening.…
Portion of Mabel Lake Road and more rec sites closed as crews battle wildfires
NORTH OKANAGAN – People are being asked to give B.C. Wildfire crews room to safely…
North Okanagan woman faces trial over sexual abuse of young boy at ministry-funded home
VERNON – A former youth worker faces allegations of sexual assault and sexual touching against…
Vernon’s new council will receive pay increase
VERNON – Vernon city council have approved a pay raise that will come into place…
Get used to those thick, smoky skies in the Southern Interior
The air quality across the Thompson-Okanagan has deteriorated over the weekend due to wildfire smoke,…
Former Vernon Judo club coach charged with child pornography
VERNON – A former Judo coach and competitor of the Vernon Judo Club has been…
Air quality diminishes in Okanagan as wildfire smoke blankets the region
Skies are hazy over the Okanagan today as smoke from wildfires across the province blankets…
The Great Canadian Fruit Festival kicks-off today in Vernon
VERNON – If fruit is your thing, but you haven't yet found a way to…