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New Vernon Recreation Centre entrance opening up next week
VERNON – You’ll be able to see what construction crews at the Vernon Recreation Centre…
Training pays off as lifeguards attend to unconscious child at Vernon pool
VERNON – A frightening and emotional situation at the Vernon Aquatic Centre ended well thanks…
Government meeting to focus on contaminated drinking water in the North Okanagan
SPALLUMCHEEN – Residents will sit down with government representatives tomorrow to discuss the issue of…
Heads up drivers, new one-way streets coming to downtown Vernon
VERNON – Things will look a little different in downtown Vernon after two streets are…
Canada Day in Vernon to be ‘something we haven’t seen in a number of years’
‘IT’S GOING TO BE SOMETHING WE HAVEN’T SEEN IN A NUMBER OF YEARS’ VERNON –…
Tiny home project to house Vernon youth at risk of homelessness takes off
VERNON – Tiny homes are proving to be a big hit in Vernon. As part…
93-year-old Vernon woman spends two hours a day picking up garbage to ‘keep busy’
VERNON – If you’ve ever walked or biked along Bella Vista Road which hugs the…
Lack of public consultation for Vernon road project could cost the city
VERNON – Vernon council might swallow a $100,000 loss after concerns have arisen about a…
Warm Okanagan spring continues
OKANAGAN – It is expected to be another week of above seasonal normal temperatures, making…
Why not everyone is so cozy with Airbnb rentals
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – With its lakes, wineries and attractions, of course homeowners in the B.C. Southern…
Another big lottery win in the Okanagan: $5M ticket sold in Vernon
VERNON – Two winning lottery tickets sold in the Okanagan have claimed millions of dollars…
UBC Okanagan sets $100 million fundraising record; hopes to do better next time
KELOWNA – Not even a year after raising $100 million during the largest capital fundraising…
Lots of snow in those Southern Interior mountains
ELEVATED RISK OF FLOODING IN THE OKANAGAN AS RESULT OF BIG SNOW PACK THOMPSON-OKANAGAN –…
Date set for murder trial into North Okanagan teacher’s death
VERNON – A North Okanagan man accused of murdering a local school teacher will stand…
Weekend could kick off with new temperature records across the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – If sitting back and enjoying a cold drink on the patio is your…
HELSTON: Satisfy your wanderlust within 100 miles
My friends and I often grumble about not being able to travel more. It’s too…
Weather records could fall in Okanagan this week
OKANAGAN – With temperatures already in the mid-teens today, there is a good chance high…
Vernon sports track goes $1 million over original budget
VERNON – Contstruction of the Greater Vernon Athletics Park was a million dollars over budget,…
Vernon businesses encourage owners to stop leaving dogs in hot cars, bring them inside instead
VERNON – Some Vernon businesses are making it easier for dog owners to keep their…
UPDATE: Latest phone scam involves Okanagan Library overdue fees
DON'T GIVE OUT PERSONAL INFORMATION OVER THE PHONE OKANAGAN – The Okanagan Regional Library is…
Heat returning to the Okanagan by end of week
OKANAGAN – The heat will return to the Southern Interior later this week, after a…
From horses and bells to state of the art; Vernon Fire Department has come a long way in 125 years
VERNON – Things have come a long way at the Vernon Fire Department since it…
Okanagan College adapts to budget cuts by upping revenue
INCREASES TO INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION, CORPORATE SERVICE CONTRACTS HELP OFFSET DECLINE OKANAGAN – It’s a milestone,…
Record high temperature in Penticton
OKANAGAN – The mercury continues to rise but a new record has already been set…