Vnmar2019

Single-use plastic bags to be banned in Okanagan?
VERNON – Vernon Mayor Victor Cumming says the wheels are in motion to ban single-use…
End is nigh for Kin Race Track as Vernon council approves demolition
VERNON – The wrecking ball is aimed squarely at the historic Kin Race Track and…

North Okanagan youth worker was ‘grooming’ 15-year-old boy in her care: Crown
VERNON – A former youth worker accused of having a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old…

Travelling candle display to raise awareness about overdose deaths in Interior
The Interior Health Authority is recognizing the lives lost in the illicit drug overdose crisis…

New Vernon Museum executive director to meet-and-greet at exhibition opening
VERNON — A new face at a new temporary exhibit will be at the Greater…

Looking for forever home; Vernon SPCA pet of the week
VERNON— This cat at the Vernon SPCA is very friendly and loves to come and…

Aiming for the pin and hoping for a ‘ringer’
VERNON HORSESHOE CLUB GEARS UP FOR ANOTHER SEASON VERNON – It may conjure up images…

March was colder and drier than normal in Southern Interior
March was chilly and dry in the Thompson-Okanagan. Environment Canada meteorologist Carmen Hart says March…

iN PHOTOS: Historic North Okanagan ranch looks at microbrewery and ‘glamping’ to create revenue
VERNON – It may seem like an unlikely addition for a place more associated with…

Polls open for Okanagan Indian Band election
VERNON – The polls are open today for members of the Okanagan Indian Band voting…

Neighbours lose court battle against Outback resort’s marina on Okanagan Lake
VERNON – Two lakeside neighbours have lost a legal battle with the strata of an…

Prolific Vernon offender pleads guilty to multiple charges including arson
VERNON – A Vernon man who stole an SUV then promptly torched it after police…

Mostly sunny weekend in store for Okanagan
KELOWNA – There’s more sunshine than cloud and rain in the Okanagan forecast for weekend…

Vernon to crack down on illegal pot shops
VERNON – The City of Vernon is going to crack down on illegal pot shops.…

Charges ‘highly likely’ for North Okanagan animal abuse suspect
VERNON – The B.C. SPCA has said it’s “highly likely” they will be recommending charges…