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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…
Parents call for resignation of North Okanagan-Shuswap school board, superintendent over money transfers
SALMON ARM – The entire board of education in the North Okanagan-Shuswap School District, and…
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 –…
What to expect on your Vernon tax bill this year
VERNON – Vernon residents will notice a bit of an increase on their tax bill…
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…
‘I can no longer in good conscience maintain my seat on the board’: School trustee
NORTH OKANAGAN – Two trustees in the North Okanagan-Shuswap School District no longer feel they…
UPDATE: Car crash near Enderby claims a life
ENDERBY – A fatal car crash just north of Enderby last night is under investigation.…
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…
Weekend car crash takes out power pole in Salmon Arm
SALMON ARM – The man behind the wheel of a vehicle which took out a…
Fire at North Okanagan high school believed to be arson
ENDERBY – A fire inside a North Okanagan high school is being investigated as an…
This ‘new driver’ won’t be driving again any time soon, thanks to Salmon Arm RCMP
SALMON ARM – RCMP had to arrange a safe ride home for a 'new driver'…
Classes to resume at Enderby high school after fire
ENDERBY – Things are almost back to normal after a fire forced the evacuation of…
Lake Country mayor responds to RCMP funding rumours
LAKE COUNTRY – The mayor of Lake Country is trying to get ahead of rumours…
Warm Okanagan spring continues
OKANAGAN – It is expected to be another week of above seasonal normal temperatures, making…
School is out for one more day at Enderby’s high school
ENDERBY – A suspicious fire in a washroom at the high school in Enderby means…
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…
10 local Airbnb rentals that will make you dream of a staycation
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – From luxury condos on the lake to ‘glamping’ in a teepee, the Southern…
Vernon police looking for owner of stolen stereo
VERNON – If you had your car broken into in Vernon last week, the RCMP…
RCMP looking for suspect in Vernon bowling alley robbery
VERNON – An armed man held up a staff member at a Vernon bowling alley…
Fire forces evacuation at Enderby high school
ENDERBY – High school students in Enderby were evacuated this afternoon due to a fire.…
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…