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Tolko extending temporary closure of Armstrong and Williams Lake sawmills
VERNON – Tolko Industries is extending the downtime at its lumber mills in Armstrong and…
Passions flare at Vernon town hall meeting
VERNON – With two minutes to spend at the microphone, several dozen speakers took to…

‘Problem’ caterpillars return to North Okanagan
NORTH OKANAGAN – An army of caterpillars first spotted in the North Okanagan last year,…

Small wildfire reported south of Monashee Provincial Park
A B.C. Wildfire crew is working to put out a small fire burning at Larson…

Bear euthanized and Armstrong resident with unsecured garbage fined
ARMSTRONG – A young bear has been euthanized and an Armstrong resident fined $230 for…

Spontaneous combustion lights up Sicamous landfill
SICAMOUS – A sudden early morning fire in Sicamous has shut down a landfill for…

Crews fighting wildfire east of Silver Star
SILVER STAR – A fire east of Silver Star Provincial Park that started yesterday is…

Salmon Arm police arrest man with over 40 outstanding charges
SALMON ARM – Salmon Arm police arrested a man with more than 40 outstanding charges…

Looking for forever home; Vernon SPCA pet of the week
VERNON – This friendly dog is looking for a quiet home where she will be…