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UPDATE: Missing Vernon teenager located
UPDATE: 1:45 p.m. Monday, June 25, 2018 VERNON – RCMP say a missing 18-year-old Vernon…
The single biggest reason behind the spike in homelessness in Vernon
VERNON – There’s no question homelessness has become much more visible on the streets of…
Why a Vernon business owner was fined for pushing cart, garbage to homeless shelter
VERNON – Vernon bylaw is clearing up some misconceptions about what it can and can’t…
How B.C.’s proposed speculation tax could impact Vernon
VERNON – One of Vernon’s biggest housing developers says it’s already had a drop in…
Looking for a forever home; Vernon SPCA pet of the week
VERNON -Meet Rex. This Dogo Argentino is nervous at first with strangers and is selective…
‘I wish I could bring them back’: Drunk driver apologizes for causing the deaths of two friends
VERNON – Two lives were lost and many more changed forever as a result of…
Housing market a major challenge for Vernon businesses
VERNON – The challenging housing market and lack of affordable homes is making it difficult…
Warm weather sparks high streamflow advisory for Southern Interior
While most of us will bask in the sunny, warm weather forecast this week in…
City putting some of Vernon’s pot shops out of business
VERNON – The City of Vernon will be telling some local pot shops to shut…
These tiny strips could save hundreds of lives
Social service agencies in six Interior cities will be offering drug-testing strips for users. It's…
Soaring gas prices hit Interior drivers were it hurts, in the wallet
It costs more to fill up your gas tank in the Southern Interior than most…
Wanted man nabbed by police in North Okanagan
ENDERBY – A wanted man’s luck ran out after he tried to flee from police…
Rising frustrations over homeless issues in Vernon’s downtown boil over with violent incident
VERNON – A Vernon businessman says he brandished a baton in self defence during a…
Why these Vernon marmots are not welcome and how they are being removed
VERNON – Marmots sprawl on rocks, nibble at grass and frolic by the creek below.…
How rising temperatures this week may impact flood risk
The weather is heating up and the threat of flooding from a sudden spring freshet…
Shots fired in North Okanagan neighbourhood lead to massive gun seizure, arrests
ARMSTRONG – RCMP have seized a huge cache of firearms after responding to reports of…
Looking for a forever home; Vernon SPCA pet of the week
VERNON – This kitty’s owner surrendered her to the Vernon SPCA. Tiger can be a…
Water turned off in Vernon
VERNON – The Kalamalka Lake water source was turned off yesterday. The Reginal District of…
Special weather statement for Kootenay and Rogers Pass
More snow on high-elevation roads today. Environment Canada issued a special weather statement for the…
Heads up drivers: Highway 97 at Stickle Road construction set to start
VERNON – Changes are coming to a busy Vernon intersection. Road work will start on…
Lawsuit blames Province, District of Sicamous for causing “catastrophic” 2012 flood
VERNON – A catastrophic 2012 flood in Sicamous remains top of mind six years later…
Police investigate possible child luring incident in North Okanagan
ARMSTRONG – Police are spreading the word about another possible case of child luring in…
‘Basically a remote controlled car’: How Vernon is using technology to explore aging pipes
VERNON – It rolls past cracks, gnarly tree roots, wads of grease, spiders — and,…
Vernon pizza shop stung by theft a fourth time
VERNON – A local business that offered a job to the person responsible for a…