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UPDATE: Minor injuries in Highway 97 semi crash near Vernon
VERNON – A single vehicle collision involving a semi truck on Highway 97 south of…
‘Bell Bows’ honour North Okanagan traffic flagger; remind drivers to slow down
VERNON – You may have noticed orange bows adorning the backs of vehicles around Vernon…
North Okanagan sex offender sentenced for crimes against children
“I COULDN’T KEEP MY FILTHY HANDS TO MYSELF… I DESERVE WHATEVER HAPPENS TO ME” VERNON…
Vernon RCMP remind public to keep alert following alleged purse snatching
VERNON – Police are investigating an alleged purse snatching in downtown Vernon. Police say a…
Vernon RCMP catch break-in suspect during traffic stop
VERNON – Police in the North Okanagan arrested a break-in suspect during a routine traffic…
Vernon judge calls drug dealer ‘reckless’ in selling heroin amid overdose crisis
VERNON – A judge noted the high death toll from drug overdoses in the Vernon…
More charges laid against Curtis Sagmoen as additional women come forward
NORTH OKANAGAN – Police say more women have come forward with allegations about Silver Creek…
More than 1,400 people in B.C. died of overdose last year
The overdose crisis in B.C. has reached new, devastating heights. According to new numbers released…
Crash on Highway 97A in North Okanagan claims life of six-year-old
SPALLUMCHEEN – A car crash earlier this month claimed the life of a child. Police…
Yes, that was lightning in the Okanagan last night
OKANAGAN – A pretty special combination of weather is required to create lightning in the…
UPDATE: Police locate missing North Okanagan man
VERNON – Police say a man reported missing earlier today has been found. The man…
RCMP comment on police activity at North Okanagan home
VERNON – Three weeks later, authorities are explaining why they had a home on the…
Robber’s plan foiled when Vernon store employee hits panic alarm
VERNON – A robber didn’t get very far over the weekend due to the quick…
Missing Alberta snowmobilers found safe near Sicamous
SICAMOUS – A pair of snowmobilers who went missing Sunday evening were found in good…
‘It made my stomach turn:’ Escort recalls visit to Silver Creek property
SILVER CREEK – It was close to midnight on a rural, back country road last…
Big downturn in complaints about discarded needles in Vernon leaves questions
VERNON – The number of discarded needles found around Vernon doesn’t seem to be the…
Vernon competing for immigrants as local labour shortage challenges employers
VERNON – Vernon is trying to be competitive when it comes to attracting new residents…
Police dog ‘Dash’ helps police locate North Okanagan assault suspect
ARMSTRONG – A police dog was instrumental in resolving a potentially violent incident in the…
Interior hospitals had hundreds of overdose patients in 2017
As more people across the province succumb to the ongoing opioid crisis, the number of…
Flying squirrel swoops in for a visit in Shuswap family’s living room
SHUSWAP – A Shuswap family had the pleasure of an unexpected guest Monday evening. Selina…
Man accused of intentionally hitting Vernon woman with his car was also bleeding, trial hears
VERNON – The man accused of intentionally hitting a North Okanagan woman with his car…
Lost snowmobiler found after surviving a cold night in the North Okanagan
NORTH OKANAGAN – A missing snowmobiler was found in a mountain range south east of…
North Okanagan group has plans to provide shopping carts to homeless people
VERNON – A non-profit group in the North Okanagan has come up with an idea…
Trial date set for North Okanagan gym coach facing child porn allegations
VERNON – A North Okanagan gym coach accused of child pornography offences will stand trial…