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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…
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…