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Young farmers pursuing leases for expensive Okanagan farmland
With the rising costs of land in the Okanagan, new farmers are breaking into the…
Vernon Search and Rescue mourns death of dedicated member
Vernon Search and Rescue crews are mourning the death of a long-standing member of their…
Vernon manufacturer filling ‘tiny home’ needs across North America amid pandemic
A Vernon tiny home manufacturing company says the pandemic has greatly increased demand and interest…
Cast your line at one of these great ice fishing spots in the Thompson-Okanagan
With the cold temperatures, many of the bodies of water in the Thompson-Okanagan are now…
Where to have some fun in the snow across the Okanagan
With snow on the ground around the Okanagan, it’s time to dig out those snow…
Five Valentine’s Day options in the Thompson-Okanagan you’ll just L-O-V-E
Few holidays bring as much anxiety as Valentine's Day. Whether you're looking for love, or…
No jail time for North Okanagan man who hit friend with a machete
A 23-year-old North Okanagan man who hit a friend in the face with a machete…
Owners of North Okanagan industrial site ready to welcome ‘1,000 jobs’
Over a decade after the Lavington glass plant closed its doors and roughly 350 jobs…
Those evacuated after Vernon mudslide can return home
Residents of the six properties evacuated following a small landslide this weekend, have got the…
UPDATE: Vernon fire crews extinguish vehicle fire at elementary school
A vehicle fire that took place at Harwood Elementary School this morning was caused when…
Colourful sky caught on camera at Predator Ridge
Kingfisher Heli workers captured a gorgeous shot at Predator Ridge this past week. On Jan.…
Closures planned for parts of Okanagan Rail Trail
Work to address erosion on a North Okanagan section of the Okanagan Rail Trail is…
Judge orders Vernon man guilty of brazen daytime knife attack to take his medications
A Vernon man who attempted to stab another man through the sunroof of a vehicle…
Vernon man who claimed self-defence gets jail time for stabbing
A Vernon man who claimed self-defence in a fight that left one of his victims…
Vernon man dies in hospital after crashing vehicle into a creek last week
A 37-year-old Vernon man has died in hospital after the vehicle he was driving left…
Vernon man convicted of stabbing two people argues prison is no place for him
A Vernon man convicted of stabbing two brothers in 2016, who argued he should not…
SilverStar spring mountain festival returns
Back for the second year running, SilverStar Mountain Resort is once again holding the 10-day…
Vernon to scrap little known commercial vehicle licence called ‘money grab’ by one councillor
A little over three years after the issue was first brought to the table, the…
UPDATE: Missing Vernon man located
UPDATE: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2020 The RCMP has now confirmed a Vernon man…
Vernon to revive popular compost program
The City of Vernon is bringing back a popular compost program that was cut early…
UPDATE: Missing Vernon man found
UPDATE: 2 p.m. Jan. 29, 2020 RCMP say a missing 38-year-old Vernon man has been…
iN VIDEO: Vernon doorbell camera captures prowling cougar
Recent cougars sightings near Vernon's Harbour Heights Road appear to be making it a dangerous…
Vernon physiotherapist convicted of sexual assault will have to wait to see if he will avoid jail
A Vernon physiotherapist convicted of sexual assault will have to wait longer to see whether…
Trial date set for Curtis Sagmoen on more than two-year-old assault charge
A trial date has been scheduled for Curtis Sagmoen on an assault charge following an…