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Home sweet home in under 300-square-feet: Life-changing house takes shape in Vernon
VERNON – It’s a tiny prototype that could make a big difference with homelessness in…
Rusty old cars getting a pricey tow from Okanagan Lake in Vernon
VERNON – The City of Vernon is cleaning up its backyard and it isn't cheap.…
Death race continues as overdoses climb again within Interior Health
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Kelowna has caught up to Kamloops in a grim measure, that of overdose…
Vernon robber left trail of coffee cups, and fingerprints
VERNON – A cup of coffee led to a Vernon robber's downfall. With his face…
Don’t forget the sunscreen, another hot Okanagan weekend on the way
OKANAGAN – The recent trend of sunny, hot weather in the Okanagan will continue into…
Stolen front loader used to knock over Vernon ATM machine
VERNON – Police in the North Okanagan are investigating an unusual crime involving an ATM…
Suspect who fled empty-handed after Vernon corner store robbery now facing charges
VERNON – A man who police say fled empty-handed after running into a language barrier…
Laundry worker barely survived crush incident at Kelowna General Hospital
KELOWNA – Frantic efforts by coworkers to free a trapped laundry worker and then his…
Coroners report sheds light on Vernon care home death
VERNON – The B.C. Coroners Service has ruled a high profile care home death three…
Bailiff’s padlock could be the future for Kelowna’s Fintry Queen
KELOWNA – It’s back to square one in the legal dispute between the City of…
Say goodbye to free parking at Vernon’s Civic Arena
VERNON – Pretty soon, it will no longer be free to park at Vernon’s Civic…
Vernon council asked to put a cork in grocery store wine sales
VERNON – Local liquor retailers want Vernon council to keep grocery store wine sales at…
Vernon council not interested in restricting marijuana sales
VERNON – Vernon city council has chosen to stand back while the federal government works…
Survey sheds light on racism and discrimination in the North Okanagan
VERNON – Nearly half of those who responded to a recent multiculturalism survey said they…
Vernon councillor concerned city isn’t getting fair share of homelessness, addiction funding
"WE HAVE THE SAME ISSUES" VERNON – A Vernon councillor is concerned the city is…
Vernon woman’s pet pig can stay, at least for now
VERNON – A Vernon woman can keep her pet pig, at least on an interim…
Teen vampire film set to shoot in Vernon
VERNON – A teen vampire flick is the latest movie slated to shoot in Vernon.…
Vernon looks at options to mitigate risks in aging civic buildings
VERNON – City hall, the police station and the parkade are among 15 facilities on…
Veteran affairs office to reopen in Kelowna after 2014 closing
KELOWNA – The veterans affairs office in Kelowna, shuttered in 2014 by the Conservatives under…
Vernon cop who pushed woman’s broken-down car an entire block humbled by attention
'IT WAS EITHER GOING TO BE GOOD, OR IT WAS GOING TO BE LIKE A…
Police seek tips in alleged Vernon hit and run
VERNON – Police in Vernon are looking for information about an alleged hit and run…
Indigenous youth prepare for multi-day journey the length of Okanagan Lake
VERNON – Indigenous youth will lead a five-day canoe journey across traditional Syilx territory and…
A friendly push: Police officer helps Vernon driver out of intersection
VERNON – They’re usually the ones pulling you over and handing out tickets, but as…
Vernon event will pay tribute to the Tragically Hip, raise money for charity
VERNON – Like many, Vernon resident Trevor Perepolkin was disappointed after unsuccessfully trying get tickets…