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Prolific Vernon offender sent back to jail for break-and-enters, stolen property crimes
VERNON – A Vernon judge said it was sadly “not surprising” that a petty criminal…
No break from the heat for the Okanagan this week
OKANAGAN – Local smoke is going to start the week off, however the hot and…
Looking for a forever home; Vernon SPCA pet of the week
VERNON – Tulip like cuddling, lounging, and playing with her favourite toy mouse! Tulip is…
You can live with bats in the Okanagan without going batty
OKANAGAN – A local group wants people in the Okanagan to make an effort to…
Trio having a campfire in North Okanagan ‘didn’t seem to get it or care’
COLDSTREAM – Three men received fines of $1,150 each for lighting a campfire on a…
Vernon’s top cop responds to spike in volume and severity of crimes
VERNON – Crime jumped by nearly 20 per cent in Vernon in 2016, with both…
UPDATE: Missing Vernon man located
UPDATE: 4:15 p.m. Thursday, July 27, 2017 VERNON – RCMP say the missing 27-year-old man…
Fundraiser launched for Monte Lake family who lost home in wildfire
MONTE LAKE – Support is pouring in for a Monte Lake family who lost their…
Hot weather will continue for the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – There's no break in the near future from the heat and sun as…
Kamloops woman tried to put out Monte Lake fire with water bottles
MONTE LAKE – Darcy Galbraith, her two young children and her mother were travelling from…
Newfoundland man’s unique vehicle stolen in Vernon
VERNON – It’s a vehicle that turns a lot of heads and appears to have…
Vernon library signs remind visitors to be ‘awake, sober and respectful’
VERNON – The Vernon Library has posted signs stating people must be “awake, sober and…
Man dies after being hit by train in the Shuswap
SALMON ARM – Police in Salmon Arm say a man has died after being hit…
Pipe bands, cadets and dancers salute Canada’s military this weekend in Vernon
VERNON – This weekend, more than 600 performers will march into Kal Tire Place to celebrate…
Pit bull owner comes forward with a different story about ‘stolen’ puppies
NORTH OKANAGAN – A 100 Mile House man who claims to be the owner of…
Police watchdog concludes Mountie may have committed offence in North Okanagan collision with motorcycle
VERNON – Crown counsel is now considering charges against a Mountie involved in a motor…
More hot weather for the Okanagan this week
OKANAGAN – This forecast for the Okanagan this week calls for hot temperatures and plenty…
Vernon woman sentenced for making fake armed robbery report
VERNON – A Vernon woman apologized in court and expressed her embarrassment for stealing roughly…
Man who drove getaway vehicle in Lumby robbery sentenced to house arrest
VERNON – A Lumby man who helped rob a convenience store in the North Okanagan…
Windstorm makes a mess in North Okanagan and Shuswap
NORTH OKANAGAN – Strong winds whipped the North Okanagan and Shuswap Sunday evening. Evidence of…
The UV Index explained
The UV Index is important to understand if you want to protect yourself from the…
Friends and family shocked by suspicious death of Vernon man
VERNON – Family members have identified the victim of a suspicious death earlier this week…
Vernon not signing off on new welcome signs until deficiencies are fixed
VERNON – It’s been a bumpy road for Vernon’s new welcome signs, but the end…
Boaters regain access to Kalamalka and Okanagan Lakes in North Okanagan
VERNON – Some Vernon boat launches are back in business. The North Okanagan Regional District…