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Canadian musician Serena Ryder puts three South Interior cities on her summer tour
People in the Southern Interior will be stompin’ their feet to the tunes of Canadian…
UPDATE: ‘I wasn’t her boyfriend:’ Man convicted of Caitlin Potts assault explains
“IT WAS REALLY DISTURBING. THE BEATING SHE GOT… I JUST WANTED TO MAKE IT STOP”…
To swim, or not to swim at flooded beaches? First Nations Health Authority says use your eyes — and your nose
Whether or not to take the plunge ultimately comes down to your own personal choice,…
UPDATE: Severe thunderstorm watch dropped in Okanagan
OKANAGAN – Environment Canada has ended the severe thunderstorm watch for the Okanagan. Along with…
Okanagan Indian Band issues more evacuation orders as lake rises
NORTH OKANAGAN – Impacts are growing for those in the Vernon area as Okanagan Lake…
Spring conditions challenge Highway crews across the Okanagan
From mudslides to washouts to sinkholes, Ministry of Transportation crews have been kept hopping lately.…
UPDATE: Highway crews working to repair Highway 97 in Vernon after sinkhole opens up
VERNON – A large sinkhole continues to impact traffic at one of Vernon’s busiest intersections.…
Teen attacks another with bear spray at Kal Beach
COLDSTREAM – A recent incident at Kalamalka Lake proves that teenagers, alcohol and bear spray…
April worst month so far for 2017 drug overdose deaths in B.C.
The number of suspected drug overdose deaths in April measures out to roughly four lives…
Robbers couldn’t get past security at licensed North Okanagan grow-op
“ARE YOU DEAD?" FRIEND TEXTS. "YEAH BABE, NO, BUT I LOOK GOOD IN A SKI…
Man who fatally shot romantic rival in Salmon Arm expected to be sentenced tomorrow
KAMLOOPS – Lawyers made submissions in Kamloops court today on whether a 25-year-old man should…
Man charged with Vancouver murder to stand trial in Vernon for sexual assault
VERNON – A man accused of murdering a young woman in Vancouver is scheduled to…
Kamloops goes Boldly Unscripted: The hits and misses of city slogans
They probably sounded great on the drawing board, but sometimes city slogans plastered across welcome…
Ongoing parking meter vandalism causing problems in Vernon
VERNON – Vernon can't fix its vandalized parking meters fast enough. The City has been…
Vernon residents caught between a rising lake, a creek and a city-owned lot
VERNON – A woman living on Okanagan Lake in Vernon is frustrated the municipality isn’t…
Sentencing for Salmon Arm teen who shot romantic rival may begin this week
KAMLOOPS – It has been more than eight years since 22-year-old Tyler Myers was shot…
A closer look at Vernon’s approach to homeless camps
VERNON – The topic of homeless individuals setting up shelters in parks has been a…
North Okanagan centre for child victims of abuse at risk as funding dries up
VERNON – A centre that supports child victims of abuse is on uncertain financial ground…
UPDATE: Vernon RCMP locate missing elderly woman
UPDATE: 2:05 P.M., MAY 28, 2017 — RCMP say the 80-year-old has been located. All personal…
Email scammers try to issue speeding ticket to B.C. RCMP
The B.C. RCMP has been targetted by an email scam making the rounds. E Division…
Harsh jail term sought against culprit in 2014 Vernon shootout
VERNON – A stiff jail sentence is being sought in relation to a 2014 Vernon…
Police investigate report of indecent exposure on Okanagan Rail Trail
VERNON – Police are investigating an alleged incident of indecent exposure on the Okanagan Rail…
Vernon Search and Rescue members step up to shave down response times
VERNON – As call outs for Vernon Search and Rescue’s helicopter team continue to soar,…
Proposed seniors development in Vernon described as ‘pilot project for affordability’
VERNON – Plans for a new seniors housing development in Vernon include a unique focus…