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Vernon Fire Department investigating midnight vehicle fire
VERNON – A good samaritan may have helped keep a Vernon vehicle fire at bay,…
Vernon firefighters rescue dog stuck under deck
VERNON – The Vernon Fire Department comes to the rescue of people in need —…
Millions of dollars in federal campaign spending to come out of taxpayers’ pockets
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Costs add up quickly for election campaigns, but what you might not have…
‘She’s a survivor’: Dog rescued after a month lost in the Shuswap wilderness
SICAMOUS – A Sicamous dog has been reunited with her owners after surviving a month…
High concentrations of dust prompt air quality advisory in Vernon
VERNON – A dust advisory has been issued for the Vernon area. The Ministry of…
Pay-by-phone parking system dials up interest at Vernon council
VERNON – The idea of introducing a pay-by-phone option for parking in downtown Vernon is…
UPDATE: Highway fully reopens following serious crash north of Enderby
ENDERBY – A serious collision was causing delays on Highway 97A just north of Enderby…
Up to 50 Syrian refugees expected to arrive in Vernon
VERNON – With as many as 50 Syrian refugees expected to arrive in Vernon, immigrant…
Business group says City of Vernon policies are contributing to high housing prices
VERNON – A Vernon business group says red tape at city hall is frustrating housing…
Vernon teen arrested in connection to Rutland shooting
KELOWNA – RCMP have arrested a suspect in the shooting at a Kelowna convenience store…
UPDATE: Sledders lost in high risk avalanche zone near Cherryville found safe
CHERRYVILLE – Half a dozen snowmobilers were located safe and sound this morning thanks to…
Crash that closed highway near Salmon Arm sent one to hospital
SALMON ARM – One person is in hospital after a two-vehicle crash closed the Trans…
Okanagan flirting with spring-like temperatures
OKANAGAN – Mother Nature has been dishing out warmer temperatures most of February and the…
Victim describes assault with a BMW in Vernon
“I’M LOOKING OVER MY SHOULDER EVERY TIME A CAR DRIVES PAST ME. I’M WORRIED IT…
Arson charges laid in connection with explosion in Vernon apartment
VERNON – Charges have been laid in connection with an apartment fire in Vernon last…
North Okanagan woman won’t do this again after her Hummer was stolen at the gym
VERNON – A North Okanagan woman will do things differently after discovering someone stole her…
Pay-by-phone parking system pitched for downtown Vernon
VERNON – With parking being one of the biggest complaints people have about downtown Vernon,…
Campaign expenses revealed for newly elected North Okanagan-Shuswap MP
VERNON – North Okanagan-Shuswap MP Mel Arnold’s win in the October 2015 election was helped…
Warmer weather sticking around in the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – The above-normal temperatures are expected to stick around at least a little longer…
Refugee committee wants to know if you have a suite for rent in the North Okanagan
VERNON – Leads on hotel rooms, secondary suites and other accommodation are being sought as…
Spallumcheen wheelchair curler Ina Forrest earns top honour
SPALLUMCHEEN – A revered wheelchair curler from Spallumcheen has received a national honour. Ina Forrest…
Mary Thomas recordings help keep the Secwepemc culture alive
SALMON ARM – In a generation where knowledge about historic languages and cultures can fade…
Okanagan researchers want your bobcat and lynx photos
VERNON – Photos of bobcats and lynx are being sought as part of a university…
Improper language and safety issues lead to suspension for North Okanagan teacher
NORTH OKANAGAN – A middle school teacher is facing yet another suspension for not following…