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Building boom in Vernon maturing at just the right time for tenants
VERNON – From luxury retirement resorts to shiny new apartment buildings, a number of large-scale…
Anonymous donation gives Vernon Crisis Line $50,000 boost
VERNON – A big donation from an anonymous donor is helping a Vernon organization continue…
How Coldstream does a rainbow crosswalk
COLDSTREAM – Rainbow crosswalks are an international statement that a city is welcoming to alternative…
Treasured keepsake stolen one week after moving to Armstrong
ARMSTRONG – Just one week after moving to Armstrong, something was stolen from Kaity Campbell…
Bystanders use water bottles, handfuls of dirt to fight roadside fire in Lake Country
LAKE COUNTRY – Bystanders jumped into action Monday night to stop a roadside fire in…
International aid is on its way to assist in B.C.’s wildfire situation
KAMLOOPS – B.C.'s wildfire emergency is expected to continue. In order to combat the ongoing…
Looking for a forever home; Vernon SPCA pet of the week
VERNON – This week the B.C. SPCA Vernon & District Branch would like to feature…
Cops are strapping on their lifejackets to combat drinking and boating this long weekend
THOMPSON OKANAGAN – People know that drinking and driving has deadly consequences, this extends to…
Orphaned duckling flies to new home in Vernon after being rescued during spring floods
VERNON – After a rough start, things are looking up for a rescued duckling. Vernon…
Can you guess what Vernon’s top spoken languages are?
VERNON – It’s no surprise that for more than 38,000 Vernon residents, English is the…
The latest on beach water quality at the north end of Okanagan Lake
VERNON – Water testing has come back within acceptable levels for Kin and Sandy Beaches…
Province to start Stickle Road construction after long weekend
VERNON – After being talked about for years, the government is finally breaking ground on…
Illicit drug overdose deaths in the province continue to rise
The number of illicit drug overdose deaths in the province has had a sharp increase…
North Okanagan woman takes body painting skills to international competition
ARMSTRONG – Christine Turpin has only ever painted on actual canvass a handful of times.…
Vernon keeping all fire halls staffed in response to extreme wildfire risk
VERNON – The City of Vernon is bolstering its fire protection resources. In response to…
Coldstream cancels Halloween fireworks due to flood damage to pier
COLDSTREAM – It may seem a long ways away, but officials in Coldstream are letting…
Monte Lake house fire under investigation
ARMSTRONG – Police are still investigating the cause of house fire in the Monte Lake…
Vernon man’s death was homicide, police say
VERNON – RCMP in Vernon have confirmed the death of a 50-year-old man on July…
Singer Sarah McLachlan makes waves on trip to Vernon
VERNON – Renowned singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan may soon be singing “I will remember you” with…
North Okanagan car thief didn’t realize who he was attempting to steal from
NORTH OKANAGAN – A thief picked the wrong car to target while fleeing police yesterday…
North Okanagan cop charged in connection with highway crash
NORTH OKANAGAN – A police officer in the North Okanagan is facing a charge of…
Good samaritans stop to douse small roadside fire in North Okanagan
VERNON – People in the Okanagan are very much on guard when it comes to…
Good character doesn’t excuse Vernon man from paying the price for “vicious” night club assault
VERNON – The Court of Appeal has upped the jail sentence for a young Vernon…
Theft from vehicles and other property crimes still high in North Okanagan
VERNON – Property crime remains a steady challenge for police in the North Okanagan. According…