Vnfeb2019

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…

Canada’s Food Guide a boost for Okanagan vegan businesses
VERNON – Disappointed with the tasteless vegan cheeses he could buy at the odd specialist…

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…

Visitor numbers double at Vernon Community Arts Centre
VERNON – The Vernon Community Arts Centre has seen a huge spike in visitors, almost…

Cold weather to continue this weekend in the Okanagan
It’s turning out to be a cold February in the Okanagan. Environment Canada meteorologist Alyssa…

North Okanagan RCMP seek help in locating armed robbery suspect
VERNON – After two months of searching without any results, the North Okanagan RCMP is…

Vernon mayor spent 30% less on election campaign than nearest rival
VERNON – Vernon Mayor Victor Cumming spent $9,607 during his election campaign last year, $4,000…

North Okanagan sawmill workshop gutted by fire
ENDERBY – Fire completely gutted the workshop of an Enderby sawmill yesterday evening. The fire…

Housing sales drop 31% in January: OMREB
OKANAGAN – Residential housing sales across the region saw a 31 per cent drop in…

UPDATE: Water back on for 80 Vernon homes
VERNON – The water is back on for around 80 homes in Vernon now that…

Mercury plummets as Vernon experiences coldest day this winter
VERNON – If the icy nip in the air today seems just a little bit…

Slight dip in 2018 North Okanagan crime stats
VERNON – The latest crime numbers reported by the North Okanagan RCMP show a minor…

Okanagan starts the week in a deep freeze
OKANAGAN – It’s time to dig out the parka this week as Okanagan residents experience…

Looking for forever home; Vernon SPCA pet of the week
VERNON— This cat came into the Vernon SPCA shelter as a stray. Deena loves head…
Vernon Fire Rescue responds to possible vehicle arson
VERNON — A vehicle fire in Vernon is now being investigated as a possible arson. …