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Police responded to 11 crashes during Vernon’s first snowfall
VERNON – The first snowfall of the year led to nearly a dozen car crashes…
Serious injuries in North Okanagan collision
VERNON – A woman is in hospital being treated for serious conditions after a collision…
Tow truck driver ticketed after crashing into Salmon Arm mall
SALMON ARM – The driver of a tow truck that crashed into a Salmon Arm…
Water main failure means no water for some Vernon residents
VERNON – Some City of Vernon customers are without water, thanks to a water main…
Judge says shortage of Vernon courtrooms is causing big problems
VERNON – A Supreme Court Judge aired his frustrations today over a lack of available…
RISK IT OUT: How police understaffing impacts officers, communities and crime
VERNON – Understaffed police detachments can lead to low morale among officers, less success reducing…
North Okanagan murder case set back for months
VERNON – A North Okanagan murder case won’t conclude until at least next summer. Howard…
Councillor calls on MLA to address Vernon homelessness
VERNON – The provincial government says it’s doing its best to address issues of homelessness…
Vernon mayor affirms confidence in RCMP following iNFOnews.ca report
VERNON – Vernon’s mayor is affirming his confidence in the RCMP following a recent report…
Wet and gray this weekend in the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – Pull on your boots, Okanagan residents, the wet winter weather is coming to…
Kelowna, Kamloops among best places in province to work according to business magazine
KAMLOOPS – Kelowna and Kamloops are among the best places to work in B.C., according…
‘RISK IT OUT’: Chronic RCMP understaffing leaving Vernon cops in danger
'SOMEONE IS GOING TO GET INJURED HERE' VERNON – As police officers assemble for the…
November in the Okanagan was the warmest on record
OKANAGAN – Kelowna, Vernon and Kamloops all broke records for the warmest November and it…
Keeping residents safe a big part of 2017 Vernon budget
VERNON – Costs for several major city services were outlined today as Vernon politicians began…
Arrest of suspects solve multiple property crimes in North Okanagan
VERNON – RCMP say a series of break and enters in the North Okanagan over…
Elderly man arrested in Enderby after suspected arson
ENDERBY – A 72-year-old man has been arrested in Enderby, after a suspected arson this…
Corvette impounded after driver caught going 70 km/h over the speed limit in Vernon
VERNON – A Corvette was impounded and a driver is facing two charges after he…
Vernon homeless camps bound to grow again
VERNON – The camps may be gone, but Vernon’s issues with homelessness aren’t going away.…
UPDATE: Vernon RCMP locate missing teen
UPDATE: 11:33 A.M DEC. 5, 2016 VERNON – RCMP say the 17-year-old girl reported missing…
Politicians frustrated over transit decision at Vernon mall
VERNON – Municipal leaders are frustrated more hasn’t been done to ensure transit riders can…
Rent climbs in Vernon while vacancies remain tight
VERNON – It’s not getting any easier, or more affordable, to rent a home in…
Alpine skiing and boarding opens this week at Silver Star
VERNON – Okanagan ski bums have a reason to celebrate today with the announcement that…
North Okanagan business owner publicly shames shoplifter
LAVINGTON – A North Okanagan man is hoping to deter shoplifters by exposing one who…
Aging Central Okanagan water system gets big facelift
VERNON – The multi-million dollar project to upgrade the Killiney Beach water system, which serves…