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VNJUL2023
Man on scooter hit by semi in Vernon
A man in a mobility scooter was hit by a semi-truck in Vernon on Tuesday.…
Prestigious Silver Star Wine Festival about to uncork for second year
Elevated menus, wine tastings, entertainment and markets are on the menu for the four-day Silver…
Vernon chiropractor charged with sexual assault loses licence
A Vernon chiropractor currently awaiting trial on two charges of sexual assault has had his…
Vernon taxpayers likely to subsidize Coldstream residents public pool use
A breakdown in negotiations between the City of Vernon and the District of Coldstream could…
Search continues for missing boat captain lost on Okanagan Lake
The body of the captain of a commercial fishing boat that capsized during a storm…
Kayaker lost on Kalamalka Lake presumed drowned
Vernon RCMP say a missing kayaker caught in a storm on Kalamalka Lake earlier this…
One dead in North Okanagan ATV crash
Alcohol is believed to be a factor in a fatal ATV crash in the North…
Two missing after storm capsizes kayak, fishing vessel on Vernon lakes
Two people are missing following separate boating incidents that took place on lakes in Vernon…
Alberta man bought Vernon home with fraudulent cash; on the hook $500K
An Alberta businessman who duped almost $1 million out of investors and then used the…
Vernon dentist barred from suing in BC looked to Saskatchewan
A Vernon dentist who is barred in BC from taking any more legal action against…
Breaking the rules: Vernon council approves pool permits after the fact
To appease the owners of two multi-million dollar Vernon homes, council has OK'd the building…
Pawsitive outcome for dumped dog rescued in Vernon
A dog rescued by a Vernon resident after two weeks on the run is now…
Vernon resident rescues a dumped dog on the run for two weeks
A Vernon woman was finally able to get a stray dog that had been running…
After three year hiatus, Kal Rotary’s Dream Auction is back
After a year-three hiatus caused by the COVID pandemic, Kalamalka Rotary's Annual Dream Auction will…
Bowlers roll out idea to save Vernon’s Lincoln Lanes
After a year of the market with no takers, a group of bowlers has pitched…
Program that pairs cops with health-care providers coming to Penticton, Vernon
Police officers in two Okanagan cities will soon be joined by health-care workers on calls…
Police lay arson charges after multiple Vernon fires
A 34-year-old man has been charged with three counts of arson after a string of…
Vernon pastry chefs lure in long lineups for fresh baked treats
A farm-to-table bakery was the centre of attention at a local Peachland market a few…
Paragliding student dead during flight in North Okanagan
A 63-year-old man died this morning while taking paragliding lessons in the North Okanagan. Freedom…
‘Dynamic situation’: Hit and run driver nabbed by Vernon cops
Vernon RCMP arrested three people yesterday after an SUV made multiple attempts to flee police.…
More than 200,000 sunflowers planted for popular North Okanagan festival
Preparations are in the works for the colourful Bloom Sunflower Festival in Spallumcheen that will…
Vernon RCMP looking for man who dumped unconscious woman
Vernon RCMP are searching for a man in an SUV who pulled an unconscious woman…
Body found in downtown Vernon park
A body was found in a small downtown park in Vernon early Friday morning. BC…
Vernon’s famous ghost storyteller scaring new generations at O’Keefe Ranch
History buffs, paranormal explorers and anyone who loves a good spooky story may want to…