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Vernon drivers reminded to drive to conditions
VERNON – Drivers are being reminded to leave a little early as they return to…
Person found unconscious in doorway as Vernon firefighters arrive to battle house fire
VERNON – Firefighters pulled an unconscious person to safety after a fire broke out in…

Historic Vernon Military Camp under renovation
VERNON – The Vernon Military Camp is getting a facelift. Work is underway to retrofit…
UPDATED MAP: Christmas lights shine bright in Vernon night
VERNON – It’s not Christmas without the dazzle of bright lights around the city, and…

Pets as Christmas presents not always a good idea: B.C. SPCA
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – The B.C. SPCA is reminding people ahead of Christmas that although pets may…

Holiday hours and closures in Vernon over the next week
VERNON – Local offices and major centres will close their doors over the holidays. Vernon…
Alleged thief apprehended in citizen’s arrest in Vernon facing multiple charges
VERNON – An alleged thief tracked down and apprehended by the victim of the crime…

Snowfall warning for parts of the southern B.C. Interior
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Heavy snow falling across the southern Interior today has prompted Environment Canada to…
North Okanagan horse owner found guilty of animal cruelty to be sentenced in spring
VERNON – A North Okanagan man convicted of animal cruelty will return to court in…

Spry 95-year-old donates her age in metres to fund Okanagan Rail Trail
VERNON – A local woman is donating her age in metres to help create the…
North Okanagan group gearing up for the annual swan, eagle count
VERNON – A North Okanagan naturalist club is looking for new and experienced bird watchers…

North Okanagan fisherman still can’t believe his luck after ‘one in a million’ catch
VERNON – We’ve all heard tall tales about the fish that got away, but Clayton…
Rental housing ‘minimal to non-existent’ as Lumby residents face eviction from local campground
LUMBY – Those facing eviction from a campground in Lumby don’t have a lot of…

Armstrong Bargain Bin donations hit million dollar mark
ARMSTRONG – The Bargain Bin in Armstrong may be a place for thrifty shoppers, but…

UPDATE: Vernon man recognizes stolen jacket, detains suspect until police arrive
VERNON – Kevin Barkhouse says his luck turned from bad to good after he noticed…