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Pilot project aims to eliminate starlings en masse in North Okanagan
VERNON – While giant murmurations of starlings majestically swooping through the air might look impressive…
String of North Okanagan drug raids uncover large quantity of fentanyl
VERNON – Police have arrested five suspected drug dealers believed to be responsible for bringing…
Vernon poet’s ‘Homeless Memorial’ makes book award longlist
VERNON – A Vernon poet who published his first book last summer – after four…
Overtime cuts and better planning; Vernon fire department launches new project
VERNON – The Vernon fire department has launched a pilot project that aims to cut…
Vernon RCMP seize $35,000 of suspected stolen goods
VERNON – Vernon RCMP have located over 100 suspected stolen items estimated to be worth…
Significant snow on the way for the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – Winter isn’t giving up its snowy, cold grip on the Okanagan anytime soon,…
Vernon woman who set fire to cedar hedge pleads guilty
VERNON – A 28-year-old Vernon woman who set fire to a cedar hedge before being…
Vernon RCMP looking for suspect in ‘suspicious occurrence’ involving young girl
VERNON – Vernon RCMP are asking for the public's help after an 11-year-old girl was…
Authorities investigating after Cherryville lumber accident
CHERRYVILLE – WorkSafe B.C. is investigating after a 31-year-old male was injured in a workplace…
Vernon population growth slows, lags behind provincial average
VERNON – The growth of Vernon's population slowed in 2018 dropping below the provincial average…
Winter wonderland expected to last few more days in Kamloops, Okanagan
It's a messy winter day in Kamloops and the Okanagan today, and according to Environment…
Brent Butt heading to Vernon for stand-up performance
VERNON – Saskatchewan born funny man Brent Butt will be taking to the stage at…
Vernon pool scheduled for one day maintenance closure
VERNON – Swimmers in Vernon will have to take a day out of the water…
Vernon council suspends fines for off-leash dog owners at Marshall Fields
VERNON – Dog owners in Vernon will not be ticketed for allowing their dogs off…
Vernon council approves daily needle clean-up program
Vernon – Vernon city council has endorsed a pilot program for the daily clean-up of…
Trial date set for Curtis Sagmoen on assault charges
VERNON – A trial date has been set for Curtis Wayne Sagmoen on assault charges.…
Cold and snow in store for Okanagan this week
KELOWNA – There’s snow and more cold weather in the Okanagan forecast this week before…
Looking for forever home; Vernon SPCA pet of the week
VERNON— This cuddly dog came to the Vernon SPCA when his previous owner was unable…
Need to know what to do if your pet had an accident? Try a pet first aid course
VERNON – If you've ever wondered what to do if your pet got into an…
Canada’s Food Guide a boost for Okanagan vegan businesses
VERNON – Disappointed with the tasteless vegan cheeses he could buy at the odd specialist…
Volunteer firefighters can once again drink alcohol in North Okanagan fire halls
NORTH OKANAGAN – Volunteer firefighters will be once again allowed to drink alcohol in the…
UPDATE: North Okanagan RCMP investigating fatal shooting
VERNON – A man has died from a gunshot wound at the Village Green Hotel…
Visitor numbers double at Vernon Community Arts Centre
VERNON – The Vernon Community Arts Centre has seen a huge spike in visitors, almost…
Illicit overdose deaths up last year in Kamloops, slight dip in Okanagan
The Okanagan maintained its dubious distinction as having one of the highest illicit drug overdose…