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Vnmar2017
$17M pledged to four small Thompson-Okanagan communities
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Kaleden, Spallumcheen, Peachland and Lytton will split more than $17 million from the…
Funding for clean water tied to ‘surprising’ report on North Okanagan water supply
SPALLUMCHEEN – Spallumcheen residents affected by a longstanding water quality advisory could have clean water…
Charges laid following Vernon RCMP drug bust
VERNON – Two people are facing drug trafficking charges after being busted this week by…
Interior First Nations elders and chiefs declare state of emergency over fentanyl crisis
KAMLOOPS – First Nations elders and chiefs have declared a state of emergency over the…
Theatres in Vernon and Kamloops to host intimate Barenaked Ladies concerts
VERNON – The Barenaked Ladies are skipping the Okanagan’s big arenas to play in smaller…
UPDATE: Lengthy jail term sought for Vernon man to send message amid rising gun violence
UPDATE: DEFENCE CALLS FOR IMPROMPTU ADJOURNMENT VERNON – The Crown is sending a strong message…
Temperatures to hit double-digits in Okanagan this weekend
KELOWNA – It's going to warm up this weekend in the Okanagan, with a high…
NDP question timing of Liberal funding announcement for Hullcar water in advance of election
VERNON – The Liberals are being accused of ulterior motives in a recent funding announcement…
Re-trial in Armstrong murder case a ‘slap in the face’ for victim’s family
ARMSTRONG – The family of murdered Armstrong teen Taylor Van Diest is shocked and dismayed…
‘Don’t let it go:’ If you think your drink was drugged, this Vernon club owner urges you to speak up
‘IF YOU’VE GONE TO A PARTY AND HAD TWO DRINKS AND THEN BLACKED OUT AND…
Trial approaching for Salmon Arm man charged in Armstrong manslaughter case
VERNON – Legal arguments get underway later this month in a North Okanagan manslaughter trial.…
Motoplex Speedway awaits decision from Court of Appeal
VERNON – The outcome of a lawsuit over noise levels at the Motoplex Speedway in…
Green Party nominates Shuswap candidate for provincial election
SALMON ARM – The B.C. Green Party has nominated a candidate for the Shuswap riding.…
Man convicted of murdering Armstrong teen granted a new trial
VERNON – The nightmare isn’t over for the family and friends of murdered Armstrong teen…
Vernon family makes it out just in time as flames swallow home
VERNON – A Vernon family barely made it out of their home in time before…
Vernon lawyer argues Okanagan pot case in Canada’s highest court
VERNON – A local marijuana case centred around the validity of a search warrant was…
New doctor to ease the squeeze in North Okanagan community
ENDERBY – Enderby’s newest resident is an especially welcome addition to the community — a…
Handyman thief repairs pickup in North Okanagan before driving away
VERNON – A thief in the North Okanagan obviously saw some value in a pickup…
‘Unusual noise’ leads RCMP to early morning Vernon break-in
VERNON – If you’re going to break into a business, you probably want to be…
Pedestrian taken to hospital after being hit by car in Vernon
VERNON – A close scrape has the North Okanagan RCMP reminding pedestrians to make sure…
Look to the sky for clouds, rain and snow this week in the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – We will have to wait a little longer to break out the patio…
Mailboxes from Lumby to Vernon targeted by thieves
VERNON – Police in the North Okanagan are hoping to stamp out a spate of…
Poppy crosswalk will pave a ‘field of flowers’ on Vernon street
VERNON – Artist Amanda Shatzko says Vernon’s new poppy crosswalk will be ‘like walking across…
Vernon group combats religious hate crimes with education
VERNON – A group in Vernon wants to give residents a chance to learn about…