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Vernon’s new kindness meters proving their worth
VERNON – Kindness meters appear to be having an effect on aggressive panhandling in Vernon.…
Fintry Queen given a few more weeks to find a home
KELOWNA – The owners of the Fintry Queen has been granted a small reprieve. Andy…
Soaked? So far, rain is barely above ‘normal’ for July
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – What a difference a year — and a whole bunch of rain —…
Engagement rings, passports and GPS systems among items stolen from Vernon vehicles
VERNON – Leave it and you’ll end up losing it is the message from Vernon…
The good, the bad and the reality of the hot North Okanagan housing market
VERNON – North Okanagan home prices may be a steal for those cashing out of…
Quirk at Kelowna crematorium sends sensitive exports to Kamloops
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Installlation of new equipment means a Kelowna funeral home must perform cremations at…
Family questions coroner’s report labelling Vernon deaths as suicide pact
VERNON – The deaths of two people last summer, one of whom was found in…
Charge dropped against 15-year-old Vernon boy accused of murder
VERNON – Only one of three people originally accused in a Vernon murder case is…
Public to have a say on what should be done about skateboards on Vernon sidewalks, bike lanes
VERNON – Community members will play a large role in whether skateboards are allowed on…
Pokemon on the loose in the Thompson Okanagan
KAMLOOPS – If someone is lurking around your yard or walking vacantly down the street…
Silver Star unveils new summer tubing ride
VERNON – Tubing at Silver Star Mountain isn’t just a winter activity anymore. While many…
Strong support for skateboards on Vernon sidewalks and bike lanes
VERNON – Many people appear to like the idea of allowing skateboards and other small…
Splash mob on Kal Lake to raise awareness about invasive mussels
VERNON – A group of people trying to keep invasive mussels out of local lakes…
Family credits helmet with saving Vernon ATV rider’s life
VERNON – A Vernon man airlifted to hospital after a gruesome accident in the North…
West Kelowna firefighters can now administer anti-overdose drug
WEST KELOWNA – First responders from West Kelowna Fire Rescue will now be able to…
Kelowna’s Fintry Queen sunk if owner doesn’t sell $100,000 worth of cruise tickets by month’s end
ICONIC DINNER CRUISE SHIP IN HOCK TO CITY FOR MOORAGE FEES CENTRAL OKANAGAN – Try…
Feeding geese could earn you a fine, or an angry hiss
VERNON – A gang of Canada Geese spot their next target, a family picnicking on…
Vernon installs special meters to help with aggressive panhandling concerns
VERNON – The City of Vernon has taken a unique approach to tackling aggressive panhandling…
Mounties catch up with erratic driver in Vernon
VERNON – A man driving erratically in a stolen vehicle over the weekend in Vernon…
Unless you like rain, plan Okanagan outdoor events for mid week
OKANAGAN – Following the Canada Day long weekend, Environment Canada is calling for cooler temperatures…
Vernon RCMP looking to speak with people who fled Silver Star Road crash scene
VERNON – Mounties want to speak with the occupants of a vehicle that careened off…
Issues at Kin Beach drive discussion between Okanagan Indian Band and City of Vernon
VERNON – An agreement between the Okanagan Indian Band and City of Vernon could lead…
Senior’s advocate makes recommendations to curb violence in care homes
OKANAGAN – More than 400 seniors were harmed by fellow patients in care homes last…
Cap off Canada Day with fireworks in Vernon
'OUR MOST AMBITIOUS SHOW EVER FOR CANADA DAY' VERNON – Efforts are being made to…