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Federal Election 2021: History shows Conservatives have strong foothold in North Okanagan-Shuswap
As with much of the Interior, the North Okanagan-Shuswap riding has a long history of…
Cities in Thompson-Okanagan look at raising taxes to pay for RCMP salary hike
Thompson-Okanagan cities are preparing for a salary increase for the RCMP detachments they contract. The…
iN VIDEO: Vernon immigrant society’s COVID-19 vaccine campaign in running for $100K prize
The Vernon and District Immigrant and Community Services Society is vying to win $100,000 for…
Get ready to see smoke in Okanagan from huge controlled burn on White Rock Lake wildfire
Okanagan residents can expect to see smoke today as the B.C. Wildfire Service conducts a…
iN VIDEO: Kamloops pilot continues flyovers, shows charred landscape of wildfires north of Vernon
A Kamloops pilot known for showcasing British Columbia’s beauty from the sky is now showing…
Water dams, 21,000 gallon containers placed around Spallumcheen in preparation for 3,000 ha planned ignition
Spallumcheen residents will likely see water dams and large bins filled with water today as…
Get ready to share the road from 100 Mile House to Vernon with military trucks
As the Canadian Armed Forces moves troops and equipment where they are needed in the…
‘Wagging tails, lots of licks’: Vernon dog control looking after 14 puppy evacuees
A complaint about excessive barking in Vernon turned into quite the tale for local dog…
North Okanagan RCMP need help to find man wanted for sexual assault
A 40-year-old man with outstanding warrants could be in the Vernon area. Michael Douglas McKeeman,…
Swimmers warned to avoid taking a dip in north end of Kalamalka Lake
High bacterial counts in the water has the Coldstream again warning swimmers to stay out…
Firefighter injured while battling White Rock Lake wildfire returns to camp
A firefighter that was sent to hospital after falling down a steep slope didn't suffer…
Canadian Armed Forces moving troops, equipment from Oliver to Vernon on Friday
There is a good possibility of traffic congestion and slowdowns along Highway 97 between Oliver…
Firefighter on White Rock Lake wildfire rushed to hospital after 100 foot fall
A firefighter is in stable condition in Kelowna General Hospital after a fall this morning…
North Okanagan RCMP asking for help to find missing man
Police are asking for the public’s help to find a 45-year-old man who has been…
iN VIDEO: Large prescribed burn on White Rock Lake wildfire successful
A 600-hectare prescribed burn yesterday successfully removed forest fuels near the edge of the White…
Vaccine card mandate a step too far for some Kamloops, Okanagan businesses
Vaccine cards will soon be required to access certain services or attend certain events in…
Home built around disabled granddaughter lost near Vernon to wildfire
After losing their family home near Vernon to the White Rock Lake wildfire earlier this…
iN PHOTOS: The devastation left behind by the White Rock Lake wildfire near Vernon
The huge White Rock Lake wildfire burning out of control west of Vernon claimed 78…
Two people busted in Salmon Arm after failed kidnapping attempt
Two people were arrested by Salmon Arm RCMP yesterday, Aug. 23, after they attacked a…
Salmon Arm woman caught between mudslides wants to thank trucker who helped her
A Salmon Arm resident is searching for the truck driver who gave her a lift…
3,000 hectare planned ignition in works for White Rock Lake wildfire
A 3,000 hectare prescribed burn is being planned to burn away forest fuels near the…
Vernon RCMP nab fleeing break-in suspects spotted on surveillance
Two Vernon residents were caught by police this past weekend after they were spotted on…
UPDATE: Vernon RCMP say missing man located
UPDATE: 10:24 a.m. Monday, Aug. 23, 2021 Vernon RCMP say a missing 31-year-old man has…
Swimming advisory issued for Shuswap Lake beach
Swimming is not recommended at a community park in on Shuswap Lake since high bacterial…