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Vernon bans campfires and barbecues in parks and open spaces due to wildfire risk
VERNON – Leave the hotdogs and pack a sandwich instead — no campfires or barbecues…
A pat on the head for these Vernon businesses that allow dogs inside during summer
VERNON – As summer bakes on, some Vernon businesses are adding their names to a…
Behind Vernon’s emergency wildfire evacuation efforts
“WE’RE PREPARING FOR THE WORST, HOPING FOR THE BEST” VERNON – You can hear the…
Chance of thunderstorms before a hot weekend in the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – The last thing crews battling wildfires need is lighting and unfortunately, there is a…
Fines issued for 15 illegal campfires in B.C. last week
Much of the province is burning and shockingly, some people are still having campfires despite…
North Okanagan man sentenced for ‘brutal’ killing of Lumby teacher
VERNON – A Vernon judge called convicted murderer Howard Krewson “selfish” and “narcissistic” as he…
Police investigate body found in Vernon apartment
VERNON – RCMP are investigating the suspicious death of a man found in a Vernon…
Man ejected from truck in Vernon crash dies of injuries
VERNON – Police are investigating a car crash in Vernon that left one man dead…
Numerous charges laid against man who crashed car, then stole a semi truck in Vernon
VERNON – A man is facing a slew of charges in connection with last week’s…
Vernon Tim Hortons drive-thru becomes a ride-thru
VERNON – Tim Hortons employees had a surprise the other day in Vernon when a…
Sandbag removal efforts progressing in Vernon
VERNON – The City of Vernon is moving forward with sand bag removal as lake levels…
Cities across the province stepping up to accept wildfire evacuees
Wicked weather across the province yesterday escalated the already fluid wildfire situation in B.C.'s Cariboo…
High lake level brings North Okanagan septic concerns to the surface
VERNON – The chief of the Okanagan Indian Band says this year’s flooding event is…
Loss of condo building not helping Vernon’s housing crisis
"WHERE ARE THESE PEOPLE GOING TO GO?" VERNON – The John Howard Society is calling…
Fire officials wrap up investigation into cause of Vernon condo fire
VERNON – Those forced out of their homes by a violent fire in Vernon earlier…
North Okanagan RCMP make arrest after suspect gets stuck inside crashed, stolen semi truck
VERNON – A trail of damage was left in the wake of what police are…
Vernon semi truck crash sparks small grass fire
VERNON – Emergency officials were all over an early morning highway incident yesterday that ignited…
Vernon bank robbery suspect facing charges
VERNON – Police made an arrest earlier this week in connection with a robbery at…
Flooding still has some waterfront properties in North Okanagan under evacuation order
NORTH OKANAGAN – As wildfires rage across the province, some people in the North Okanagan…
No, Vernon’s therapy dog program isn’t shutting down
VERNON – Vernon’s Therapy Dog Program is the focus of some confusion following claims that…
Not even social media shame can end irresponsible behaviour during wildfire season
No matter how many warnings are issued, how many restrictions are in place, how many…
Finding housing the biggest concern now for Vernon residents displaced by fire
"I DON'T KNOW WHAT I'M GOING TO DO" VERNON – With the shock and panic…
UPDATE: Likely months before Vernon residents can return to fire-damaged apartment
VERNON – A fire forced the residents of a Vernon apartment building out of their…
A bozo’s guide to wildfire season in the Southern Interior
While thousands of hectares of our province go up in flames, some people clearly aren’t…