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Vnjun2019
Shuswap man who killed motorcyclist given absolute discharge
SHUSWAP – A Sorrento man found not criminally responsible for causing the death of a…
Free live music is back in downtown Vernon
VERNON – As the summer evening heat up Vernon residents once again get the chance…
Mabel Lake Resort offers reward for answers to first theft in 35 years
KINGFISHER – A popular Kingfisher resort is offering a hefty reward to find the thieves…
Looking for forever home; Vernon SPCA pet of the week
VERNON – This pretty girl is searching for a nice, quiet home. Ruby is a…
Freedom Mobile headed to the Interior this summer
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Freedom Mobile announced they're branching out and opening up in the Interior. A…
Waterway Houseboat owed $13 million when it went into receivership
KELOWNA – Waterway Houseboats owed more than $13 million when it was put into receivership.…
This year’s Stomp biker festival in Sicamous will be the very last
SICAMOUS – After 30 years, organizers of the Summer Stomp biker festival will be hanging…
Vernon rejects six-storey lakefront apartment development
VERNON – A six-storey lakefront apartment building slated for Okanagan Landing Road has been rejected…
Vernon physiotherapist facing 10 more charges of sexual assault
VERNON – A Vernon physiotherapist is now facing 14 charges of sexual assault after 10…
First provincially-approved Okanagan cannabis shop set for Canada Day opening
VERNON – The first provincially-approved cannabis retail store in the Okanagan is opening even sooner…
Vernon family issues plea for thieves to return stolen necklace containing son ashes
VERNON – A Vernon family is desperate to be reunited with a necklace containing the…
Thompson-Okanagan hosted almost 10 million tourists in 2018
The Thompson-Okanagan hosted over nine-and-half million tourists for an overnight stay last year. New data…
Vernon opens new lakefront park
VERNON – Vernon residents wanting to have a refreshing dip this summer, will be able…
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Vernon and Kelowna
OKANAGAN – The weather could get nasty in Kelowna and Vernon this evening. Environment Canada…
A different kind of ride share: Okanagan octogenarian creates an opportunity for all to get on the rail trail
VERNON – When Steve Skultety first headed out onto the Okanagan Rail Trail on his…
Food, fun and fireworks highlight Vernon’s Canada Day celebration
VERNON – This year's Canada Day celebrations in Vernon are back with a boom this…
Red dresses hang in Vernon for Murdered and Missing Women Inquiry
VERNON – A string of more than 40 red dresses were hung around Vernon's Justice…
It’s all in the name: Funtastic back in Vernon for 35th year
VERNON – Organizers of Vernon's epic slow-pitch tournament don't need to come up with a…
Vernon cops nab suspected drug dealer passed out in car
VERNON – A suspected drug dealer has been arrested after he was found passed out…
Former Vernon Judo coach pleads guilty to child pornography charges
VERNON – Former Vernon Judo coach Bryan McLachlan pleaded guilty today, June 26, to two…
Vernon to consider hiring private security to patrol downtown
VERNON – The City of Vernon is toying with all sorts of ideas to improve…
Vernon police nab man who brandished bear spray during shoplifting getaway
VERNON – Vernon police nabbed a shoplifter who threatened a loss prevention officer with bear…
Vernon bicycle cop catches car thief
VERNON – An RCMP officer on a bicycle tracked down and arrested a suspect alleged…
Vernon council reject $240K Marshall Fields upgrade; opt for fence instead
VERNON – A $240,000 plan to revamp Marshall Fields was rejected by Vernon city council…