Vnfeb2018

Shuswap dog fetches beer from the fridge, vacuums and can even push a snow blower
SHUSWAP – A 130-pound dog from the Shuswap has become a local celebrity after learning…
“It’s going to be massive”: What pot legalization means for the economy in the North Okanagan
VERNON – Just how much of an economic impact is legalization of marijuana going to…
Non-certified teachers are being hired as replacements for North Okanagan-Shuswap classrooms
NORTH OKANAGAN – Non-certified teachers will be working in an on-call capacity for the North…
Guess who’s coming for lunch: Research study looks at those using Vernon soup kitchen
VERNON – Assumptions are sometimes made about those who rely on services like soup kitchens,…
Man at centre of North Okanagan standoff with police facing charges
COLDSTREAM – Police say a 33-year-old man is facing numerous charges in connection to a…
Property crime significantly down in Vernon: RCMP
VERNON – Property-related crime has dropped dramatically in Vernon and surrounding areas over the past…

UPDATE: No charges pursued in North Okanagan crash that claimed life of Vernon teen
NEAR VERNON – A car crash claimed the life of an 18-year-old Monday evening. RCMP…

More snow for B.C. Interior today
A Pacific frontal system making its way through the B.C. Interior is leaving behind a…
Classic car lovers sought for new ‘Rusty Rasta Restorations’ show in the Shuswap
Retro car enthusiasts are being sought for a new television series expected to be filmed…

UPDATE: Minor injuries in Highway 97 semi crash near Vernon
VERNON – A single vehicle collision involving a semi truck on Highway 97 south of…

‘Bell Bows’ honour North Okanagan traffic flagger; remind drivers to slow down
VERNON – You may have noticed orange bows adorning the backs of vehicles around Vernon…
Vernon RCMP remind public to keep alert following alleged purse snatching
VERNON – Police are investigating an alleged purse snatching in downtown Vernon. Police say a…

Vernon RCMP catch break-in suspect during traffic stop
VERNON – Police in the North Okanagan arrested a break-in suspect during a routine traffic…

Overdose action teams to hit the streets in Kelowna, Kamloops and Vernon
Three Interior cities are amongst the hardest hit in the province by the ongoing opioid…