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iN MAP: Where to enjoy outdoor skating from the Okanagan to Kamloops
Winter is rolling in Kamloops and the Okanagan this month, bringing with it opportunities to…
Vernon’s live music scene is dying and the people trying to keep it alive
VERNON – Musician Tim Reardon remembers the days when you'd have a hard time getting…
B.C. punk rockers Dayglo Abortions making stop in Vernon
VERNON – Iconic Canadian punk rockers Dayglo Abortions are heading to Vernon. DGA, as they…
Snow will give way to sunny skies this weekend in Okanagan
OKANAGAN – After all the snow in the Okanagan today, the sun will be back…
Cherryville artisan creates jewellery with loved one’s ashes
CHERRYVILLE – It may appear somewhat morbid to some, but artisan Helen Kovacs makes about…
Vernon councillors back 8.5 acre business park development
VERNON – A proposal to build an 8.5-acre business park on Silver Star Road came…
Vernon looks for help from neighbours in new fight with provincial government
VERNON – Local politicians are calling for support from nearby municipalities to claw back more…
Survey says what? Crime and security not the most pressing issue facing downtown Vernon businesses?
VERNON – The conversation surrounding Vernon's street entrenched population and its effect of downtown business…
Vernon’s Predator Ridge resort set to hold recruitment fair
VERNON – Predator Ridge is gearing up for the upcoming busy tourist season and is…
Vernon gymnastics club appeal to council for $75,000 grant
VERNON – North Valley Gymnastics Society is asking Vernon council for a $75,000 grant to…
Helicopter called to assist VSAR with injured Kamloops snow biker
LUMBY – Vernon Search and Rescue were called to an incident north of Lumby yesterday,…
Highway 97A closed north of Vernon following two-vehicle collision
VERNON – Highway 97A is closed between Vernon and Armstrong following a serious two-vehicle collision…
Former Vernon fire chief sues city for unfair dismissal
VERNON – Former fire chief Keith Green is suing the City of Vernon alleging he…
Some sunshine forecast for the Okanagan this weekend
OKANAGAN – Okanagan residents can look forward to a mostly sunny weekend following some snow…
Vernon Special Olympics club allows athletes to focus on achievements
VERNON – Over 1,000 volunteers and 600 athletes are coming together this weekend to make…
Salmon Arm may be among first in B.C. to ban plastic bags
SALMON ARM – The City of Salmon Arm is aiming to be one of the…
UPDATE: Enquiries about measles vaccination up in Interior Health region
While there have been no confirmed cases of measles in the Interior Health region, there…
Home Depot’s looking to hire more than 100 employees in Kamloops, Okanagan
The Home Depot is looking to fill more than 100 vacancies in its stores in…
Special Olympics B.C. Winter Games get underway this week in Vernon
VERNON – Hundreds of athletes are set to gather in Vernon this week for the…
February cold on track to set new record in Kelowna
KELOWNA – Winter refuses to release its icy grip on the Okanagan this week Environment…
Man wanted on Canada-wide warrant arrested in Alberta
PRINCE GEORGE – A Prince George man who was wanted for violating his curfew has…
Police seeking wanted man with possible connections in Vernon
PRINCE GEORGE – A man is wanted on a Canada-wide warrant after missing his court-ordered…
Looking for forever home; Vernon SPCA pet of the week
VERNON— This big cat living at the Vernon SPCA is a little on the shy…
Booming construction industry leaves contractors scrambling to find workers
OKANAGAN – Contractors in the Okanagan are having a tough time finding workers. With more…