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Fierce nature advocate until the end; Vernon man leaves his legacy in the treetops
VERNON – One of Vernon’s most passionate defenders of the natural world has died. Jan…
Firefighters association reacts to possible outsourcing of Vernon dispatch service
LOSS OF LOCAL KNOWLEDGE NOT WORTH THE POSSIBLE COST SAVINGS: ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT VERNON – The…
Canada’s favourite space commander coming to Vernon
VERNON – Canada's first space commander will help celebrate the country's 150th birthday in Vernon.…
Rock slide closes Okanagan Avenue in Vernon
VERNON – Last night's heavy rain and melting snow caused a small rockslide and the…
Highway 97A reopens following mudslide; will be monitored over coming days
SICAMOUS – Crews have given the all clear for Highway 97A to be reopened at…
Trial over Vernon’s Kin Race Track stopped before it started
VERNON – The never-ending lawsuit over Vernon’s Kin Race Track is living up to its…
Should the City of Vernon follow other communities streaming videos of council meetings?
VERNON – It’s no Game of Thrones, but there are some in Vernon who would…
Armstrong man banned from owning animals for 20 years
VERNON – An Armstrong man convicted of causing pain and suffering to his horses is…
Vernon has done ‘pretty much all we can’ about latest homeless camp
VERNON – Local agencies and the city have reached out to those camping in a…
Number of distracted drivers in Vernon overwhelms police
VERNON – Police in the North Okanagan couldn’t keep up with the sheer volume of…
Fentanyl dealers should face harsher sentences: B.C. Court of Appeals
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – The B.C. Court of Appeal has ruled a higher sentencing range for fentanyl…
Peeping on child earns North Okanagan man time behind bars
NORTH OKANAGAN – A North Okanagan man arrested for planting a camera in the bathroom…
Vernon council limits impact of Kalamalka Lake Road construction project
VERNON – Vernon city council is doing what it can to lessen the traffic hassles…
Vernon Search and Rescue called out to assist injured hiker
VERNON – Vernon Search and Rescue came to the aid of an injured hiker stuck…
This rule means Vernon’s poppy crosswalk can’t go ahead
VERNON – A proposed poppy crosswalk in Vernon is a no-go due to a little…
City of Vernon to roll out new rules for mobile vendors
VERNON – There’s appetite for more mobile vendors in parks and public spaces in Vernon.…
Vernon council seeking more information before deciding what to do Civic Arena
VERNON – City council must decide what to do with the old Vernon Civic Arena…
Funding for clean water tied to ‘surprising’ report on North Okanagan water supply
SPALLUMCHEEN – Spallumcheen residents affected by a longstanding water quality advisory could have clean water…
Charges laid following Vernon RCMP drug bust
VERNON – Two people are facing drug trafficking charges after being busted this week by…
Theatres in Vernon and Kamloops to host intimate Barenaked Ladies concerts
VERNON – The Barenaked Ladies are skipping the Okanagan’s big arenas to play in smaller…
UPDATE: Lengthy jail term sought for Vernon man to send message amid rising gun violence
UPDATE: DEFENCE CALLS FOR IMPROMPTU ADJOURNMENT VERNON – The Crown is sending a strong message…
NDP question timing of Liberal funding announcement for Hullcar water in advance of election
VERNON – The Liberals are being accused of ulterior motives in a recent funding announcement…
Re-trial in Armstrong murder case a ‘slap in the face’ for victim’s family
ARMSTRONG – The family of murdered Armstrong teen Taylor Van Diest is shocked and dismayed…
‘Don’t let it go:’ If you think your drink was drugged, this Vernon club owner urges you to speak up
‘IF YOU’VE GONE TO A PARTY AND HAD TWO DRINKS AND THEN BLACKED OUT AND…