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New park slated for Vernon’s Civic Arena site
VERNON – Vernon city council has given the go-ahead to begin planning what a new…
Vernon’s top cop reviewing slow response to call about knife-wielding man at seniors’ home
VERNON – The North Okanagan's top cop says she is looking into the concerns raised…
Vernon man arrested for mugging 84-year-old
VERNON – A 20-year-old Vernon man has been arrested in connection with the daytime assault…
Drunken teenager arrested after late-night fight in Vernon
VERNON – A 18-year-old Edmonton man was arrested for being drunk in public following a…
Coco the boxer mastiff cross could use your help
Coco is a boxer mastiff cross that needs some help. The three-year-old pooch arrived at…
Mushroom-picking robot? Salmon Arm firm on the cutting-edge of robotic design
SALMON ARM – A Salmon Arm company is working on the cutting edge of technological…
Lawyer argues for house arrest for convicted North Okanagan fentanyl dealer
VERNON – A 34-year-old convicted fentanyl dealer will have to wait another nine days to…
Vernon council vote again in ‘frustrating’ process to get cost of private security patrols
VERNON – In a case of third time lucky, Vernon city council will be pushing…
Vernon bus driver assaulted at downtown transit station
VERNON – A Vernon bus driver is recovering in hospital after he was assaulted by…
Vernon cops nab ‘Deadpool’ mask wearing robbery suspect
VERNON – RCMP have arrested a 19-year-old man who allegedly robbed a Vernon gas station…
Lots of sunshine in the Okanagan forecast this week
Environment Canada meteorologist Doug Lundquist says the week ahead should be a “pretty nice week…
Lake Country man airlifted to hospital after crash on Westside Road
NORTH OKANAGAN – A Lake Country man was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries following…
From garlic ice cream to mushroom foraging: six Interior festivals that break the norm
It's no surprise that the Thompson-Okanagan plays host to a multitude of festivals every summer.…
Vernon plan for patrol once again missed the mark: Councillor
VERNON – A year after the idea was first discussed, Vernon council is set to…
Feds decision over ridge mussel’s status spurs Okanagan water board into action
The Okanagan Basin Water Board has renewed its appeal to the province asking for it…
Why a Vernon woman is trying to get the band back together
VERNON – Cathy Sim is going to get the band back together. But this isn't…
Habitat for Humanity set to open Vernon store
VERNON – Habitat for Humanity Okanagan is appealing for volunteers to work at its soon…
Buffy Sainte-Marie headed to the Okanagan
VERNON – Iconic Canadian folk singer Buffy Sainte-Marie will be taking to the stage in…
700 workers affected as Tolko announces more temporary closures in North Okanagan, Kamloops
Tolko Industries has announced more downtime for its Kamloops, Armstrong and Lumby operations affecting more…
North Okanagan seeking volunteer RCMP recruits
VERNON – If you want to be a part of making your community a safer…
Judge halts release of ISIS supporter set to live in Enderby
ENDERBY – A Federal Court judge has put a temporary halt on an alleged ISIS…
From B.C. to Belize: Salmon Arm Roots and Blues fest is a global affair
SALMON ARM – From its humble beginnings in the Gleneden Community Hall to luring dozens of musicians…
If you thought you saw fewer red plates this year, you’re right
If you thought you'd seen fewer red plates on the roads earlier this year you…
Major meteor shower action last night, more to come
KAMLOOPS – If you need an excuse to get out and enjoy the last of…