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RCMP investigating North Okanagan mailbox break-ins
ARMSTRONG – Police are investigating multiple reports of mailboxes getting broken into in the North…
Dozens of weather records broken in B.C.
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Nearly 50 communities set new high temperature records in B.C. yesterday, including more…
Growing interest in mobile food vendors in the North Okanagan
COLDSTREAM – Mobile food vendors could soon be setting up shop around Coldstream. After receiving…
UPDATE: New high temperature records set in the Okanagan today
OKANAGAN – Okanagan communities have already set a new high temperature record for today. Environment…
Ambitious fundraising campaign pitched for realization of Okanagan rail trail
VERNON – Greater Vernon politicians have been told it will take a community to build…
Spring heat set to break records in the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – Summer-like weather will continue in the Okanagan and could result in several new…
Armed robbery at Armstrong 7-Eleven
ARMSTRONG – RCMP are on the hunt for a suspect following an armed robbery at…
Draft bylaw may restrict rights for medical marijuana patients in the ’emerald triangle’ of Columbia Shuswap
‘I BELIEVE WE OWE IT TO THE PEOPLE OF THIS AREA TO NOT MOVE TOO…
City of Vernon moving ahead with road project despite local business concerns
VERNON – The City of Vernon will be improving its consultation process after a local…
North Okanagan woman scores $500,000 lottery win
ENDERBY – A Mara woman has won $500,000 by playing the Extra on Lotto Max.…
Heat and sun to descend on the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – Temperatures in the 20s and lots of sunshine are on the way for…
Unstable conditions hinder investigation into devastating Vernon house fire
VERNON – The cause of a vicious and fast-moving house fire yesterday in Vernon remains…
Vernon man can’t stop smiling after winning $5 million
VERNON – A Vernon man will be treating his friends to dinner after becoming the…
Overdose deaths prompt province to declare public health emergency
INTERIOR HEALTH AUTHORITY HARD HIT THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Responding to a continuing surge in drug overdose…
UPDATE: Third school trustee resigns in North Okanagan; encourages remaining board members to do the same
‘I BELIEVE THERE IS CLEARLY A GREAT DEAL OF DYSFUNCTION WITHIN THE BOARD’ NORTH OKANAGAN…
You could be an opening act at Rockin’ River Fest 2016
MERRITT – Calling all amateur singers — Rockin’ River Fest wants you to open for…
UPDATE: Police investigate shots fired at Vernon home
VERNON – Police are investigating after shots were fired at a home with three children…
Crash snarls traffic downtown in Vernon
VERNON – Emergency crews are responding to a crash at a busy Vernon intersection. Rescue…
Fundraiser underway after fire destroys Vernon home
VERNON – Fire ripped apart a home in Vernon yesterday afternoon. Smoke and flames from…
Okanagan politicos to get first look at rail trail plans
CENTRAL OKANAGAN – Councillors and directors from various communities will get their first look soon…
The B.C. Interior is on pace to smash last year’s record number of overdose deaths
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Overdose deaths in the Interior Health Authority, already at a record number after…
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…