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Bike theft prevention program expands into Vernon
Bike thefts in the North Okanagan may become trickier for would-be criminals due in large…
$24M announced for North Okanagan wastewater system
The North Okanagan Regional District has announced it's received a $24.3-million government grant to build…
More paramedics, ambulances needed in Thompson-Okanagan
Despite the recent addition of 46 full-time equivalent paramedics, more work still needs to be…
Lumby man wins big for birthday
LUMBY – It's a birthday Lumby's Tyler Prosser won't soon forget. When Prosser checked his…
Illegal Vernon cannabis store busted by provincial pot police
VERNON – A well-known downtown Vernon pot shop has been shut down. Ocean Sprouts Organic…
Missing 22-year-old woman found safe and sound
A 22-year-old woman reported missing on Sunday has been reunited with her parents. North District…
UPDATE: Vernon woman reported missing located
A 22-year-old Vernon woman reported missing yesterday has now been located. Friends and South Cariboo…
North Okanagan horse rescue facing foreclosure
LUMBY – Since Vonda Fischer received a foreclosure notice last week for her Lumby area…
Vernon event aims to save lives amidst overdose crisis
VERNON – It’s an international crisis that’s palpable on Okanagan streets. Vernon’s Upper Room Mission…
Sunshine and some heat return to Okanagan this week
You'll need sunscreen and sunglasses for sure this week in the Okanagan with the forecast…
Enjoy the last of summer weekends at these great paddleboard spots
The last true summer weekend is coming up, and you should make the most of…
Vernon physiotherapist charged with two more counts of sexual assault
VERNON – A Vernon physiotherapist is facing two more charges of sexual assault after two…
Investigation launched into cause of Vernon house fire
VERNON – Investigators are working to figure out what caused the fire that ripped through…
Construction planned for Okanagan Rail Trail for most of September
VERNON – Parts of the Okanagan Rail Trail will be under construction for most of…
Vernon judge sentences fraudster caught with 15 fake IDs and a blonde wig
VERNON – An Alberta woman who was caught with 15 different fake IDs, along with…
UPDATE: Crews get handle on grass fire along Highway 97 south of Vernon
VERNON – The B.C. Wildfire Service said a grass fire burning near Highway 97 is…
Vernon firefighters battle house fire
VERNON – Vernon Fire Rescue Service is responding to a fire on Commonage Place in…
Raid on Vernon problem property uncovers drugs, cash, stolen goods
VERNON – For the second time in just over a month police raided the same…
Sunny but slightly cooler than normal in the Okanagan this weekend
The sunshine should return to the Okanagan this weekend after a cool and rainy Friday.…
RCMP seek owner of bag lost in North Okanagan
ENDERBY – RCMP are appealing to anyone who may have lost a bag in Enderby…
How Vernon police got a local teen’s stolen bike back
VERNON – Having a dedicated RCMP crime reduction unit paid off nicely for a Vernon…
Vernon council reject 56-unit housing development
VERNON – Vernon council has rejected a 56-unit housing development proposed for 20 Street. Council…
Former Vernon council candidate suing city over fast swimmers using the slow lane
VERNON – A former Vernon council candidate is suing the mayor and the City for…
Small wildfire in Shuswap being held
SICAMOUS – A small spot fire burning near Sicamous is under control. B.C. Wildfire Service…