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Convicted child sex offender arrested in Vernon
A convicted child sex offender wanted by Vernon RCMP in relation to a sexual assault…

Vernon RCMP looking for help to find man wanted for sexual assault
Vernon RCMP are on the lookout for a man wanted for sexual assault and are…

Missing Okanagan man’s pickup and camper located; human remains inside
Police are awaiting an autopsy report to confirm the identity of a body found in…

BCGEU strike a boon for illegal weed dealers: Okanagan Cannabis Collective
Vernon cannabis store owner Sarah Ballantyne says the shelves of her store are almost empty.…

Stranded floaters rescued on Okanagan Lake near Vernon during storm
The storm that swept through the North Okanagan last night also swept away some floaters…

iN VIDEO: Is this the most threatening-looking bug in the Okanagan?
With large bulbous eyes on top of its head and a forked tongue that sticks…
Beaten with an axe: Vigilantism turns to extreme violence in Vernon
At 4 a.m., a Vernon teen armed with a small axe and carrying a machete…

Sharp-eyed bystander helps Vernon RCMP track down stolen van
Three suspects are in custody thanks to a member of the public who spotted a…

Spike belt ends pickup thief’s dangerous flight from Vernon RCMP
The man behind the wheel of a pickup truck and trailer stolen in Vernon yesterday…

Vernon’s tallest building approved by council
Three 10-storey apartment buildings have been proposed for Vernon. The condo development will feature 270…

UPDATE: Police responded to armed suspect near Cherryville
A person has been arrested after they armed and barricaded themselves at a campsite near…

Large uncommon beetle found in Okanagan
A Coldstream resident was happy to showcase her discovery of a longhorn beetle, having not…
Vernon to cut down trees for peanut pool revamp
The City of Vernon will have to cut down several trees in a local park…

Murder Mystery at O’Keefe Ranch is back
One of the historic O’Keefe Ranch’s favourite events is back to frighten and entertain this…

Wildfire burning near North Okanagan community being held
A wildfire burning to the east of Armstrong is now being held by the B.C.…