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Here’s what a hectare really looks like
When we talk about the size of a forest fire, we usually talk in hectares.…
Motorcycle crash leaves one dead near Needles Ferry
A motorcyclist has died and another biker was airlifted to hospital following a collision on…
Kamloops gas price rises, but still cheapest in region
Drivers filling up their fuel tanks in Kamloops today will see a noticeable difference since…
Interior cities plunge in Maclean’s best Canadian cities ranking
The Southern Interior’s major cities have all plunged in Maclean's annual ranking of the best…
Why Mars looks brighter in the night sky
Stargazers are in for a treat tonight. Mars will appear brighter and bigger in our…
Cycling 101: How to use Vernon’s new cycle tracks, multi-use pathways and elephant feet crossings
VERNON – You might have noticed that Vernon has some spiffy new cycling infrastructure —…
Vernon councillor grills Interior Health on claim that 99 per cent of needles are disposed of properly
VERNON – A Vernon city councillor says Interior Health’s claim that it properly disposes of…
Campaign to buy wagons for Vernon’s homeless hits its target
VERNON – A Gofundme page set up to purchase wagons for homeless people following the…
Illegal campers may have sparked weekend wildfire near Vernon
VERNON – A small wildlife that burned north of Vernon on Saturday afternoon may have…
Vernon task force chair ‘considering’ running for mayor
VERNON – Until recently the name Darrin Taylor wasn't well known in the city of…
Two more days of heat before temperatures begin to fall in Okanagan
KELOWNA – The hot weather experienced this weekend will continue in the Okanagan for at…
Body found near Mabel Lake believed to be missing kayaker
VERNON – A body recovered near Mabel Lake on Saturday is believed to be that…
Looking for a forever home; Vernon SPCA pet of the week
VERNON – They call him “sweet young Norman.” This kitten was brought in to the…
After 45 years on and off the streets, Vernon poet gets book published
VERNON – With a long grey beard, torn running shoes and a tattered old jacket…
VIDEO: Angus the C. difficile sniffing dog visits hospitals in Vernon, Kamloops
VERNON – Man’s best friend was working hard today at Vernon Jubilee Hospital. Angus, a…
UPDATE: Vehicle smashes through doors of Vernon mall for robbery
VERNON – A vehicle smashed through the front entrance of the Village Green Centre early…
Armed and dangerous suspect apprehended at Vernon beach
VERNON – A man wanted for attempted murder and other firearms offences was arrested at…
Truth or dare game and inappropriate touching with teen lands North Okanagan couple in jail
VERNON – A North Okanagan couple will spend three months in jail for engaging in…
One person airlifted to hospital after crash between motorcycle and car
ARMSTRONG – A motorcyclist was rushed to hospital today after colliding with a vehicle in…
Vernon horse owner perplexed following horse hair theft
VERNON – A Vernon horse stable has recently erected large spotlights in an effort to…
Behind the scenes at Interior Health during the 2017 Okanagan meningitis outbreak
Internal memos and reports about last year’s meningitis outbreak in the Okanagan show just how…
Car thieves tracked to Silver Star resort by RCMP helicopter
VERNON – A pair of alleged car thieves have been arrested after an RCMP helicopter…
Huge police presence in Coldstream standoff came after suspect wanted ‘suicide by police’
“GUARANTEED I AIN’T GOING OUT ALONE AND I’VE GOT A REALLY GOOD SHOT WITH THIS…
Vernon shopping cart ban seen as ‘unkind’ by city’s homeless
VERNON – Rochelle Nelson lives rough on the streets in Vernon. At age 40, she…