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Lavington pellet plant makes changes to prevent another fire
LAVINGTON – Actions have been taken to prevent a fire at Lavington’s new pellet plant…

Rainy skies expected over the Okanagan this week
OKANAGAN – Much needed rain is in the forecast this week. Environment Canada is calling…

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…

Couple rescued from Kalamalka Lake near Vernon
COLDSTREAM – A couple were take to Vernon hospital after they were pulled from Kalamalka…

Two men arrested in Okanagan for homicide in Clinton
CLINTON – Two men have been taken into custody in connection with the killing of…

Okanagan Indian Band says B.C. author appropriated cultural story in new children’s book
VERNON – The Okanagan Indian Band is voicing outrage after it says a non-indigenous author…

Suspicious fires in Vernon now at 77 in past two years
VERNON – If you paid attention to the news during the past couple of years,…

North Okanagan-Shuswap school trustees urged to submit ‘needs-based’ budget for increased government funding
SALMON ARM – The North Okanagan-Shuswap school board has been asked to take a stand…
Police believe Vernon shootings are linked to the drug trade
VERNON – Police believe four violent incidents in the past month, three of which involved…

Vernon man sentenced for setting fire outside pet shop had history of arson
LIGHTING FIRES MADE HIM FEEL BETTER VERNON – In sentencing a Vernon man to three…

Appliances stolen from three unfinished homes in Lake Country
LAKE COUNTRY – Three homes still under construction in Lake Country were hit by thieves…

Gas prices are on the rise throughout the Southern Interior
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – It's going to cost you more to fill up your gas tank throughout…

More heat and sun on the way for the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – The mercury is set to heat up again as the weekend brings more…

Salmon Arm residents can aid search for missing senior by checking properties, vehicles and outbuildings
SALMON ARM – As Shuswap Search and Rescue enters its third day searching for a…

Driver’s blocked view contributed to death of Vernon senior backed over by car
VERNON – A driver’s obstructed view due in part to a large cardboard box in…