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Vnjun2021
Few options for Thompson-Okanagan residents this Canada Day
If you're looking for something to do during Canada Day, you might be on your…
Vernon woman becomes first female solo Race Across America overall winner
A Vernon woman made history in Annapolis, Maryland, Saturday night when she became the first…
Renowned Vernon artist Sveva Caetani’s home opening to the public
Beloved Vernon teacher, artist and writer Sveva Caetani’s works have returned to the city after…
Vernon’s former race track could become activity centre, park and housing
Vernon’s former Kin Race Track could be the site of a new indoor recreational facility,…
North Okanagan regional district to allow overnight homeless camps in regional parks
The Regional District of the North Okanagan is asking for Vernon city council's support to…
UPDATE: Missing Vernon woman located
UPDATE: 4:38 p.m. Friday, June 25, 2021 RCMP say a missing 22-year-old Vernon woman been…
Shuswap River flowing dangerously fast; floating with inflatables not recommended
With hotter temperatures people may be considering a float down the Shuswap River in Enderby,…
Tickets selling out fast for Vernon’s newly renovated waterslides
Vernon’s popular waterslides haven’t even opened their doors to the public yet and some day…
Submissions open for Armstrong theatre’s first Indigenous short film showcase
The Caravan Farm Theatre is welcoming submissions for their first Indigenous Short Film Showcase. Five…
Salmon Arm woman killed in North Okanagan motorcycle crash
A 58-year-old woman from Salmon Arm was killed in a crash on Highway 97A near…
Vernon RCMP officers assaulted, bear sprayed
A man and a woman are facing numerous possible charges after two Vernon RCMP officers…
Tell a funny travel story, learn how to speak Spanish in Vernon
A group of Vernon Spanish speakers are offering free language classes that will benefit travellers.…
Dredge work to improve canal linking Kalamalka and Wood Lakes tied up in red tape
A Lake Country resident who wants to see safe passage for boaters between Kalamalka and…
Vernon edible garden built next to elementary school promotes food security to students
A Vernon permaculture group growing edible gardens in the city has expanded to involve students…
Southern Interior’s largest printing company celebrates 100 years
A printing company founded in Vernon is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Wayside, originally…
Woman’s search for Caitlin Potts started on social media and will hopefully end in Enderby this summer
Caitlin Potts went missing five years ago and her family and friends still don’t know…
Indigenous Vernon MMA athlete celebrating tournament win in Houston
An Indigenous MMA athlete from Vernon is returning home after winning a tournament in Houston,…
Two people taken to hospital after pickup rolls on Highway 6 in Coldstream
Two people are currently in the hospital after their pickup truck lost control and rolled…
Kelowna man in custody after stealing Camaro at gunpoint
Kelowna RCMP have a man in custody after an overnight crime spree that started in…
Curtis Sagmoen gets Vernon trial date for assaulting a cop
The trial for a North Okanagan man charged with assaulting a police officer has been…
North Okanagan’s newest ‘glampground’ is ‘cannabis, alcohol and party-friendly’
After just five days in operation the bookings are already pouring in for the Utopia…
Artist unveils Vernon studio featuring work based on Christie Mountain wildfire
A Vancouver-based artist is exploring Okanagan wildfires and the connection to tourism, the economy, grief…
Controversial Vernon goose cull will not be happening this year
A controversial Vernon goose cull program isn’t going ahead this year as the city waits…
RCMP vehicles damaged in Vernon as suspect tries to get away
Police took a man into custody following a disturbance that resulted in damage to two…