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Two wildfires burning near Vernon, one held, one out of control
A new wildfire that was discovered yesterday in Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park is being held…

Acres of sunflowers are finally tall enough for North Okanagan festival
Forget corn mazes – get lost at the Sunflower Festival in the North Okanagan. It’s the…

Vernon judge blasts debt collector that charged 40% annual interest
A Vernon judge has accused a debt collection agency of purposely waiting almost two years…

Wildfire burning in Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park
A wildfire discovered to in Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park near Vernon this afternoon has already…

iN VIDEO: Collapsed balcony at Vernon Airbnb lands Calgary man in hospital
A Calgary man is now lying in a Vernon hospital bed after the balcony railing…

Vernon’s next mayor and council set for hefty pay rise
Vernon's next mayor and council will be looking at a 13 per cent pay increase…

Algae bloom on Shuswap Lake prompts cautionary advisory
A large algae bloom on Shuswap Lake in Salmon Arm and area has health authorities…

iN PHOTOS: Kamloops photographer braved thunderstorm to get these stunning photos
Kamloops photographer Lyn McDonald took a short trek, and her trusty camera, to the Aberdeen…

Former Vernon teacher jailed for historic sex crimes banned from classroom
Anoop Singh Klair won't teach in B.C. schools again after he was convicted of historic…
Armstrong IPE gets licensed area for beer, ciders
For the first time, the Armstrong Provincial Exhibition and Stampede will serve local beer and…

Dog spotted tethered on back of flat deck truck in Lake Country
A Vernon man says he has contacted the B.C. SPCA, and plans to give the…
Vehicle incident along Highway 97A causing traffic delays
A vehicle incident near the Log Barn 1912 along Highway 97A is causing traffic delays.…

Vernon city staff recommend scrapping controversial mask murals
Staff at Vernon's City Hall are recommending council scrap the controversial Behind the Mask mural…

Vernon gallery has James Dean painting stolen in brazen daytime robbery
A Vernon artist has had one of his paintings stolen in a brazen daytime theft…

RCMP again appeal for information regarding missing Vernon man
Police are once again appealing for information as the investigation continues into the disappearance of…