Vnmar2016

Still a long way to go to reach goal of zero vehicle fatalities in B.C.
MUNICIPAL LIMIT OF 30 KM/H RECOMMENDED THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Speed, impairment and distracted driving are being…
Vernon frustrated at being left out of national homelessness strategy
VERNON – With a significant homelessness issue on its hands, the City of Vernon is…

Avalanche control to cause more delays on Highways 1 and 3 today
REVELSTOKE – As avalanche risk increases crews are doing their part to control the risk…

Bringing the heat: Records fall around the province
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Temperatures soared above seasonal normals yesterday, setting new records and capping off the…

Fight against invasive mussels in B.C. strengthened with funding of new inspection stations
KELOWNA – New permanent inspection stations will help in the battle to keep invasive mussels…

Investigation into cause of Lavington pellet plant fire underway
VERNON – The cause of a fire at a North Okanagan pellet plant yesterday is…

Mystery solved: Box of keepsakes found in Vernon finds its family
VERNON – Lorna’s Box has found its way home. It’s a conclusion Vernon resident Jack…
One-year prison sentence for Vernon man who sexually touched child is ‘cruel and unusual punishment’: judge
VERNON – A Supreme Court Judge says a Vernon man’s charter rights were violated by…

Top ten weird things found in Okanagan and Shuswap septic tanks
OKANAGAN – From dentures to hammers, you might be surprised at what gets lost down…

Expect delays on Trans-Canada during avalanche control today
REVELSTOKE – Avalanche conditions have led to a province-wide warning this week and crews will…

Fire at Lavington pellet plant contained to burner room
LAVINGTON – Smoke poured from the Lavington pellet plant this afternoon after a fire broke…
Salmon Arm man sent to prison after daughter speaks up about sexual assaults
SALMON ARM – A Salmon Arm man was sentenced to seven years behind bars and…

Sports groups, non-profit impacted by asbestos-related closure of Salmon Arm arena
SALMON ARM – The sudden closure of an indoor sports facility in Salmon Arm due…

Goose egg addling program underway in the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – The annual effort to reduce burgeoning populations and negative effects of the Okanagan…

Warm weather avalanche warning issued across B.C.
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Visitors to the Interior backcountry are being warned of an increased avalanche hazard…