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Vnmay2016
Spring freshet a month early in the Southern Interior
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – River levels are rising in the Southern Interior but there is minimal flood…
Things to do around Vernon over the May long weekend
VERNON – There’s no shortage of things to do in Vernon for those staying in…
Rainy long weekend expected in the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – We can expect cooler and wetter days this long weekend, with temperatures expected…
Strawberry harvest so early in the Okanagan, some crops are already finishing
“GET YOUR JAM POTS OUT, IT’S TIME TO SNAP INTO ACTION” OKANAGAN – Strawberry farmers…
Armstrong hiker reported missing was ‘having a great time in the mountains’
VERNON – An Armstrong man on a solo hiking expedition in Monashee Provincial Park was…
Major crimes unit investigating disappearance of woman from North Okanagan
VERNON – A woman who has not been seen since the last week of April…
Police looking for $40,000 travel trailer stolen in Lake Country
LAKE COUNTRY – RCMP are hoping the public can help track down a travel trailer…
Teen arrested on firearms charge during investigation into Vernon shooting incidents
VERNON – Police have arrested a Vernon teenager believed to be involved in a recent…
Blooming out of control: North Okanagan gardener admits abundance of irises an ‘obsession’
'I THINK I HAVE ONE OF THE BIGGEST COLLECTIONS AROUND' FALKLAND – North Okanagan gardener…
UPDATE: Armstrong man located in Monashee Provincial Park
VERNON – An Armstrong man who was reported missing after heading out to hike in…
Pair dead in Anglemont murder-suicide three years ago were teen and step mother
** CONTENT ADVISORY ** ANGLEMONT – The motive behind a murder-suicide three years ago in…
Extra RCMP resources deployed to Vernon after three shootings in the city
VERNON – An escalation of violence in Vernon has the RCMP calling in additional resources.…
Walk and ride event to promote road safety after hit and run in Coldstream
VERNON – Safety is in the spotlight after a North Okanagan mother and daughter were…
Okanagan Rail Trail fundraising begins with website launch
FUNDRAISING DRIVE AIMS FOR NEARLY $8 MILLION OKANAGAN VALLEY – A grassroots campaign to raise…
School District 83 to pay portion of special advisor’s review
SALMON ARM – The full cost of hiring a special advisor to review School District…
Fire rips through North Okanagan lumber mill
NEAR SPALLUMCHEEN – A witness says a fire at a North Okanagan lumber yard this…
Vernon RCMP seek owner of abandoned suitcase
VERNON – Police are looking for the rightful owner of a suitcase. The luggage bag…
Blue moon to look out over B.C. this week
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – The term ‘once in a blue moon’ will take on a slightly different…
Identity of man who died in Vernon rock-climbing incident released
VERNON – The identity of a man who died in a rock climbing incident in…
Lavington pellet plant makes changes to prevent another fire
LAVINGTON – Actions have been taken to prevent a fire at Lavington’s new pellet plant…
Sudden death in Vernon not considered suspicious
VERNON – Police investigated a sudden death in Vernon today, but have now turned the…
Firefighters frustrated by pair of human-caused fires in North Okanagan
“IT’S A LACK OF COMMON SENSE THAT DRIVES ME CRAZY” VERNON – Firefighters in the…
Rainy skies expected over the Okanagan this week
OKANAGAN – Much needed rain is in the forecast this week. Environment Canada is calling…
Couple rescued from Kalamalka Lake near Vernon
COLDSTREAM – A couple were take to Vernon hospital after they were pulled from Kalamalka…