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Orphaned duckling flies to new home in Vernon after being rescued during spring floods
VERNON – After a rough start, things are looking up for a rescued duckling. Vernon…
North Okanagan woman takes body painting skills to international competition
ARMSTRONG – Christine Turpin has only ever painted on actual canvass a handful of times.…
Vernon keeping all fire halls staffed in response to extreme wildfire risk
VERNON – The City of Vernon is bolstering its fire protection resources. In response to…
Coldstream cancels Halloween fireworks due to flood damage to pier
COLDSTREAM – It may seem a long ways away, but officials in Coldstream are letting…
This is the best place to go if you really want to see the Perseid meteor shower
KALEDEN – The Perseid meteor shower is going to light up the night sky next…
Outdoor workers face risk of heat stress with hot temperatures
OKANAGAN – With temperatures potentially soaring into the high thirties this week, WorkSafe B.C. is…
Singer Sarah McLachlan makes waves on trip to Vernon
VERNON – Renowned singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan may soon be singing “I will remember you” with…
North Okanagan cop charged in connection with highway crash
NORTH OKANAGAN – A police officer in the North Okanagan is facing a charge of…
Good samaritans stop to douse small roadside fire in North Okanagan
VERNON – People in the Okanagan are very much on guard when it comes to…
Good character doesn’t excuse Vernon man from paying the price for “vicious” night club assault
VERNON – The Court of Appeal has upped the jail sentence for a young Vernon…
Theft from vehicles and other property crimes still high in North Okanagan
VERNON – Property crime remains a steady challenge for police in the North Okanagan. According…
Prolific Vernon offender sent back to jail for break-and-enters, stolen property crimes
VERNON – A Vernon judge said it was sadly “not surprising” that a petty criminal…
No break from the heat for the Okanagan this week
OKANAGAN – Local smoke is going to start the week off, however the hot and…
Looking for a forever home; Vernon SPCA pet of the week
VERNON – Tulip like cuddling, lounging, and playing with her favourite toy mouse! Tulip is…
Smoke from a Washington fire has travelled to Southern B.C.
KAMLOOPS – Another smokey day in B.C is the result of a large fire in…
Wind causes the Elephant Hill fire to become more aggressive causing more evacuations.
KAMLOOPS – Strong winds at the Elephant Hill wildfire sent embers across the containment line…
Evacuation of the Village of Clinton and surrounding areas is in effect
CLINTON – An evacuation order is now in effect due to the Elephant Hill fire.…
Evacuation alert rescinded 100 Mile House and surrounding areas
100 MILE HOUSE – Good news for communities in the South Cariboo. According to a release…
Love of animals comes first for these newlyweds who rescue pets from evacuation zones
FALKLAND – A newlywed husband-and-wife team who rescue animals from wildfire evacuation zones dropped their…
Salmon Arm police find driver who ran away from crash
SALMON ARM – RCMP were successful in their efforts to track down the driver of…
You can live with bats in the Okanagan without going batty
OKANAGAN – A local group wants people in the Okanagan to make an effort to…
Trio having a campfire in North Okanagan ‘didn’t seem to get it or care’
COLDSTREAM – Three men received fines of $1,150 each for lighting a campfire on a…
Vernon’s top cop responds to spike in volume and severity of crimes
VERNON – Crime jumped by nearly 20 per cent in Vernon in 2016, with both…
UPDATE: Missing Vernon man located
UPDATE: 4:15 p.m. Thursday, July 27, 2017 VERNON – RCMP say the missing 27-year-old man…