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Failed erosion work on north end of Okanagan Rail Trail will cost $270K to repair
The North Okanagan Regional District will spend a further $230,000 on erosion protection work for…
New name, new rules: Vernon waterslides set to reopen
The Vernon waterslides are set to reopen this weekend with a brand new name, and…
Vernon RCMP warn public of elaborate phone scam
Vernon RCMP are warning the public of an elaborate phone scam in which victims believe…
Garbage cans, picnic benches coming as regional district takes over Vernon’s Sandy Beach
A popular Vernon beach often used by partygoers as a place to have campfires without…
Salmon Arm RCMP clock driver doing 60 km/h over speed limit
Salmon Arm RCMP dealt with two reckless drivers last weekend, clocking one driving at 60…
Flares fired from Shuswap lake sailboat lead to full rescue effort of empty boat
Salmon Arm RCMP is reminding lake users to let the authorities know a rescue has…
Vehicle connected to a suspicious Edmonton death found in Sicamous, driver found dead nearby
A vehicle of interest associated to a July 11 suspicious death in Edmonton was found…
Vernon RCMP release video of SUV deliberately hitting cyclist
Vernon RCMP have released video footage of a vehicle which purposely hit a cyclist, in…
No jail time for Vernon physiotherapist ‘fails to grasp’ harm of sexual assault: law prof
A sentence of house arrest recently given to a Vernon physiotherapist guilty of sexually assaulting…
Okanagan Tory MPs call on feds to do more in fight against aquatic invasive species
COVID-19 travel restrictions mean more Canadians and their boats are heading to the Okanagan this…
Spate of fraudulent income tax calls prompts warning from Salmon Arm RCMP
RCMP are once again warning the public about fraudulent Canadian Revenue Agency phone calls. The…
Tribunal upholds Vernon strata decision to refuse emotional support dog
A former Vernon realtor has lost a Civil Resolution Tribunal after it ruled a strata…
Fundraising campaign started for Vernon’s Little Tex restaurant struggling during pandemic
A loyal customer of a Vernon tex mex-themed restaurant has started a fundraising campaign as…
Vernon physiotherapist guilty of sexual assault won’t do jail time
Vernon physiotherapist Stephen Witvoet will not do jail time after pleading guilty to nine charges…
Construction to start on new $220K Okanagan Rail Trail washroom
A washroom building will soon be added to the North Okanagan section of the Okanagan…