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Looking for forever home: Vernon SPCA pet of the week
VERNON – This sweet girl is looking for a new place to call home. Addie…

Kamloops Christmas thief sent to jail after his dad recognizes him on CCTV
VERNON – A 35-year-old Kamloops man who has already spent almost half his life behind…

Blindfold the visually impaired: Why a 10-year-old Kamloops equestrian rider can’t compete
KAMLOOPS – A legally blind 10-year-old girl from Pritchard can no longer compete in horse…

Too scared to go outside: Downtown Vernon seniors’ petition says situation ‘out of control’
VERNON – Residents and management of two downtown seniors' buildings, together with several nearby businesses,…

RCMP seek witnesses after suspected drunk driver crashes car, flees on foot
VERNON – RCMP are looking for witnesses after a suspected drunk driver crashed a car…

Fisherman finds body near Williams Lake
KAMLOOPS – RCMP are working to identify a body that was located by a fisherman…

Final long weekend of summer in Okanagan looking good weather-wise
OKANAGAN – Mainly sunny skies and above-average temperatures are in store for the Okanagan over…

Fire investigators confirm cause of Vernon house fire
VERNON – Vernon Fire Rescue Services has confirmed a fire that ripped through a Commonage…

Lumby man has a plan to provide easy access to fresh, organic vegetables
NORTH OKANAGAN – A Lumby resident has launched a social enterprise that takes the hard…

Vernon judge says ‘exceptional circumstances’ means fentanyl dealer won’t get jail time
VERNON – In what the judge described as "exceptional circumstances," a convicted North Okanagan fentanyl…

Camels were once used to help in B.C.’s gold rush
KAMLOOPS – Camels were once an unusual part of B.C.'s gold rush. Their involvement started…
Interior Provincial Exhibition: 120 years of community
ARMSTRONG – Few events can say they’ve lasted more than a century. Fewer still can…

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…