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Vernon
He’s back: Controversial former chief challenging WFN’s Louie
WESTBANK FIRST NATION – Robert Louie is facing some tough and experienced competition to retain…
Vernon residents asked to stay alert as number of suspicious fires grows
VERNON – The number of suspicious fires in a Vernon neighbourhood continues to grow. Last…
Suspicious fire at former Vernon Legion under investigation
VERNON – A suspicious fire at the former Legion building in downtown Vernon early this…
First ever B.C. Day Band Blast offers free concerts in Vernon
VERNON – Up-and-coming artists will grace the stage at Polson Park for Vernon’s inaugural B.C.…
B.C. Transit maps highlight bus routes and things to do this summer around Vernon
VERNON – An initiative by B.C. Transit is putting Vernon on the map. The #ExploreBCbyBus…
“Enough is enough”: Man upset after roadside memorial damaged in Vernon
VERNON – A grieving man is shocked and upset after finding a roadside memorial for…
Suspects head to trial in two-year-old Vernon shooting, attempted murder case
VERNON – A trio of men arrested in connection with a shooting incident in Polson…
Fintry Queen looking for anchorage off provincial land on Okanagan Lake
OKANAGAN – The Fintry Queen is looking for a place to anchor opposite provincially-owned land…
Police meet with city over recent Vernon shootings
VERNON – Vernon’s mayor confirms council has met with the RCMP to discuss a recent…
Suspect flees from police during investigation in Vernon’s BX area
VERNON – Police say a suspect ran from officers during an investigation in Vernon’s BX…
Rescue personnel share advice after dramatic search for father and son on Okanagan Lake
VERNON – Vernon Search and Rescue is reminding the public to take precautions after a…
Playground equipment damaged in one of several suspicious Vernon fires
VERNON – Authorities are investigating several suspicious fires that occurred over the past few days…
Pet micro-pig considered a prohibited farm animal in Vernon
VERNON – Vernon’s mayor is open to exploring the idea of allowing pet pigs in…
Individuals arrested during Vernon pot raids have been let go
VERNON – Four people arrested earlier this week in a pair of coordinated police raids…
Local men come to aid of Great Horned owls stuck in Vernon soccer net
VERNON – A pair of Great Horned owls tangled up in a soccer net flew…
Rainclouds fail to scare away too many North Okanagan tourists
VERNON – Cool, rainy weather over the past few weeks may have put a bit…
North Okanagan manslaughter case may hinge on police statements
VERNON – Legal arguments in a North Okanagan manslaughter case could determine whether the trial…
User survey reveals drugs of choice in Thompson-Okanagan
INTERIOR HEALTH LEADS THE WAY IN DISTRIBUTION OF NALOXONE KITS THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – A recent survey…
Safe consumption services at least six months away for Interior Health
OVERDOSE RATE THIS YEAR IN HEALTH AUTHORITY ALMOST DOUBLE THAT OF 2015 THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – News…
Grow-op raided by police same location as Vernon shooting
VERNON – The location of this morning’s police raid at a licensed grow-op in Vernon…
Small blaze in Polson Park contained by firefighters
VERNON – The Vernon Fire Department is applauding members of the public for quickly reporting…
UPDATE: Lots of noise as RCMP raid licensed Vernon grow-ops
VERNON – A loud noise that may have sounded like gunshots early this morning was…
RCMP not letting youth off the hook following prank bomb threat at Vernon mall
VERNON – Police are sending a message after the latest incident of swatting — deceiving…
Syrian refugee health protocol to become Interior Health standard
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – The Interior Health Authority has developed a culturally-sensitive health care protocol to deal…