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Vnmay2016
‘Goldilocks’ summer predicted for Thompson-Okanagan
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Meteorologists are predicting a break from scorching Okanagan heat this summer. A new…
Okanagan researcher’s appeal nets thousands of bobcat and lynx photos
KELOWNA – A study of bobcat and lynx distributions in B.C. is already yielding some…
Vernon Cemetery to receive $70,000 in turf improvements
VERNON – The Vernon Cemetery is getting some TLC from the city. Vernon Mayor Akbal…
Special advisor needs more time for review on School District 83 board
SALMON ARM – More time is needed to complete a review on board activities in…
Vernon set to crack down on panhandling activities
VERNON – Vernon council is taking steps to reduce the amount of panhandling happening in…
Firearms charge laid against Vernon teen
VERNON – A Vernon boy suspected of involvement in a recent escalation of violence in…
North Okanagan dairy farm believed to be contributing to high nitrate levels allowed to expand
VERNON – The Township of Spallumcheen has reluctantly given the green light to a local…
Final Tragically Hip tour won’t be coming to the Thompson-Okanagan
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – If you are a fan of the Tragically Hip and live in the…
Lieutenant Governor honours locals for bravery
OKANAGAN – A dozen locals will be honoured by the lieutenant governor of B.C. next…
Memorial will honour Lumby woman killed two years ago
VERNON – The community is making sure a Lumby woman killed two years ago is…
Stolen property, drugs and other crimes occupy Vernon RCMP over past three months
VERNON – A marijuana grow-op take down and a stolen property investigation are among several…
Motorcyclist loses (again) in collision with vehicle
SALMON ARM – A motorcyclist was taken to hospital and another driver issued a ticket…
Human remains found in Salmon Arm
SALMON ARM – Partially decomposed human remains were found in Salmon Arm last week, leading…
Record snow melt keeps river levels a month ahead of schedule
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – An extremely warm spring has led to record snow melt in the high…
Major crimes unit investigating disappearance of Caitlin Potts from North Okanagan
VERNON – Friends and family have not heard from her in more than three months…
Sun and rain expected in the Okanagan this week
OKANAGAN – With Mother Nature expected to dump a mix of sun and rain on…
Man and woman stealing lottery tickets from North Okanagan businesses: RCMP
VERNON – Police are investigating a series of lottery ticket thefts from Vernon businesses. In…
Vernon crews put out fire at legal marijuana grow operation
VERNON – Vernon firefighters extinguished an electrical fire at a legal grow operation early this…
New resource for children in ministry care opening in Vernon
VERNON – A way to provide care for children and youth with complex care needs…
Province receives report on School District 83 governance, budgeting practices
SALMON ARM – A special advisor’s report on the inner workings of School District 83…
Parent of North Okanagan-Shuswap student sues School District 83 over breach of duties
SALMON ARM – The North Okanagan-Shuswap School District is being sued by the parent of…
Vehicle flips on Bella Vista Road in Vernon
VERNON – Emergency crews responded to a car crash on Bella Vista Road this afternoon.…
Lake Country break and enters on the rise
LAKE COUNTRY – A rise in thefts in the area has police warning residents to…
North Okanagan woman urges safety after sister and niece thrown from bikes
COLDSTREAM – A North Okanagan woman who says her sister "came within an inch of…