Vernon
Vernon RCMP see 50 per cent increase in thefts from vehicles
VERNON – There’s been a big upswing in thefts from cars in recent weeks. Vernon-North…
Vernon man fined for brandishing replica gun in Polson Park
VERNON – A 23-year-old Vernon man has been fined $500 after being spotted in Polson…
Cycling 101: How to use Vernon’s new cycle tracks, multi-use pathways and elephant feet crossings
VERNON – You might have noticed that Vernon has some spiffy new cycling infrastructure —…
Vernon councillor grills Interior Health on claim that 99 per cent of needles are disposed of properly
VERNON – A Vernon city councillor says Interior Health’s claim that it properly disposes of…
More needle drop boxes heading to Vernon
VERNON – Two large needle drop boxes scheduled to be installed in Polson Park in…
Residents asked to help keep Vernon safe amid upswing in syringes being found
VERNON – With the number of needles being found in Vernon on the rise, community…
Dozens of needles found at Vernon elementary school
VERNON – More than 50 discarded needles were found on the grounds of a Vernon…
Vernon to map hotspots, look at disposal resources after hundreds of discarded needles found
VERNON – The number of discarded needles being found in Vernon continues to climb. In…
Why all those discarded needles are signs of progress for HIV, Hep C in Southern Interior
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Nearly 400 new Hepatitis C cases and as many as 15 HIV cases…
Needles found in Vernon playground an isolated incident: School District
VERNON – The Vernon School District is hoping to find out who scattered dozens of…
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…
Truth or dare game and inappropriate touching with teen lands North Okanagan couple in jail
VERNON – A North Okanagan couple will spend three months in jail for engaging in…
Behind the scenes at Interior Health during the 2017 Okanagan meningitis outbreak
Internal memos and reports about last year’s meningitis outbreak in the Okanagan show just how…
City receives $100K to help fight opioid crisis
VERNON – The City of Vernon has received $100,000 to help in the fight against…
Huge police presence in Coldstream standoff came after suspect wanted ‘suicide by police’
“GUARANTEED I AIN’T GOING OUT ALONE AND I’VE GOT A REALLY GOOD SHOT WITH THIS…