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Vernon schools fighting addiction before it begins, as fentanyl crisis looms
VERNON – As drug over dose deaths hit crisis levels across the province, one school…
Lawsuit over North Okanagan horse racing facility finally going to trial
VERNON – A longstanding dispute between the Okanagan Equestrian Society, the city and the regional…
‘I should have walked away:’ Salmon Arm man apologizes to family of his murder victim
KAMLOOPS – It was an emotional day in court for the family of Salmon Arm…
UPDATE: Fire officials continue to investigate cause of Vernon fire
VERNON – Investigation continues this morning into a garage fire on Middleton Mountain. The fire…
Wrestling and rescuing alligators just one more challenge this Vernon woman couldn’t resist
VERNON – Shanda Hill never turns down a chance to try something new — even…
UPDATE: Defence lawyer says teen who murdered Salmon Arm man was addicted to love
KAMLOOPS – A Salmon Arm man will soon learn if he will be sentenced as…
Kamloops couple hopes to spook American-dominated paranormal T.V. industry
KAMLOOPS – A Kamloops couple is looking to get in on a traditionally American dominated…
New ownership takes over The Log Barn
SPALLUMCHEEN – A well-known roadside attraction in Spallumcheen has new owners. The Log Barn 1912…
Local politicians hear details of overdose crisis in Vernon
VERNON – More people died of an illicit drug overdose in Vernon in 2016 than…
Cloudy, but mild week ahead in the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – The week ahead is shaping up to be pretty average weather-wise for late…
Lost snowmobilers located by Vernon Search and Rescue
ENDERBY – A husband and wife were saved by Vernon Search and Rescue crews after…
Okanagan children ‘aging out’ before getting help with developmental delays
OKANAGAN – Kamloops mother Teresa Martin knew she had a problem when her son turned…
Unexplained police incident leaving Westwold residents with questions
WESTWOLD – Westwold residents are anxiously wondering what prompted a significant police presence in the…
Firearms seized after moose illegally shot in Salmon Arm
SALMON ARM – Conservation officers are investigating after a moose was illegally shot in Salmon…
Survey finds almost 150 people homeless in Vernon
VERNON – Almost 150 people in Vernon consider themselves homeless, according to recent survey, and…
UPDATE: Vernon RCMP locate missing man
UPDATE 11 A.M. JAN 21, 2017 VERNON – Police have located the 34-year-old Vernon man…
Meet Vernon’s ‘Grandpa Bob’ Davison, one of Canada’s volunteer weather watchers
VERNON – Every morning, Bob Davison feeds the donkey, followed by the goats, and then…
Plain clothes cops chase suspect through Salmon Arm restaurant
SALMON ARM – Diners at a Salmon Arm restaurant were treated to a meal and…
The Okanagan is headed for a grey, mild and damp weekend
OKANAGAN – The Okanagan will spend the next seven days bobbing between -3 Celsius and…
Snow biker shares how he survived a night in the North Okanagan backcountry
'I FIGURED I’M PROBABLY SPENDING THE NIGHT, SO I BETTER GET MY ASS OFF THIS…
City councillor thinks Vernon would support a curbside compost program
VERNON – Interest is growing for a city-wide composting program in Vernon. The idea is…
VIDEO: Skiers driven up Silver Star Mountain in car commercial
VERNON – The Okanagan is quickly becoming a hot spot for filming locations. Following several…
UPDATE: Vernon Recreation Centre reopened after electrical issue
UPDATE: 2:50 P.M. JAN 18, 2017 VERNON – After an evacuation and closure, the Vernon Recreation Centre…
Government to focus on bolstering rental supply in Vernon in effort to get residents housed
VERNON – Getting Vernon residents housed was the focus as politicians, social agencies, and realtors…