Vnjan2021

Shuswap family welcomes third-generation New Year’s baby
It wasn’t planned, but somehow a Sicamous family lined up the birth of their newborn…

Vernon city council moves forward with outdoor skating rink proposal
Vernon city council has moved forward with a plan to build an outdoor skating rink,…

Death toll mounts in Okanagan long-term care homes
Two deaths at long-term care homes over the weekend brings to 40 the number of…

Vernon to revisit idea of culling geese
A Vernon councillor is pushing a controversial move to cull geese at various parks and…

RCMP treating death of Shuswap woman as hit-and-run homicide
RCMP are now treating the death of a Malakwa woman found in the early hours…

Vernon RCMP call in Search and Rescue four times since 2021 started
Venturing out into the wilderness isn't something to be done without some planning — a…

Age no barrier for 78-year-old Shuswap volunteer firefighter
A Shuswap volunteer firefighter has proven that age is just a state of mind by…

Fear, stress, anxiety: The harsh reality of nursing in ICU during second wave
B.C. front-line critical care nurse Lea Pilipow says she can see the fear in her…

Okanagan Indian Band says recent COVID-19 cases related to Christmas gathering
The Okanagan Indian Band has announced there are several cases of COVID-19 within its community…

Vernon councillor proposes outdoor skating rink for Polson Park
A Vernon councillor is proposing the city build a permanent outdoor winter skating rink in…

Vernon woman suing for injuries caused during RCMP sting operation
A Vernon woman with a lengthy criminal record is suing the province claiming she was…

All staff and residents at Vernon group home test positive for COVID-19
A total of 17 staff members and five residents tested positive for COVID-19 at Vernon's…

UPDATE: Head-on crash closes Highway 97A just south of Enderby
A head-on crash has closed Highway 97A in both directions between Armstrong and Enderby in…

Enderby standoff ends with arrest of suspect hiding in RV
A 40-year-old Enderby man was arrested on New Year's day following a standoff with police…

North Okanagan takes step closer to creation of new park
The Regional District of North Okanagan is one step closer to turning the Coldstream Ranchlands…