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Harsh jail term sought against culprit in 2014 Vernon shootout
VERNON – A stiff jail sentence is being sought in relation to a 2014 Vernon…
Officials in Thompson-Okanagan want sustainable tourism seal
If tourism workers in the region have their way, the Thompson-Okanagan will be the first…
Police investigate report of indecent exposure on Okanagan Rail Trail
VERNON – Police are investigating an alleged incident of indecent exposure on the Okanagan Rail…
Vernon Search and Rescue members step up to shave down response times
VERNON – As call outs for Vernon Search and Rescue’s helicopter team continue to soar,…
Proposed seniors development in Vernon described as ‘pilot project for affordability’
VERNON – Plans for a new seniors housing development in Vernon include a unique focus…
iN PHOTOS: Sandbag defences no match for storm on northern tip of Okanagan Lake
OKANAGAN – Some shoreline residents along Okanagan Lake came away from last night's storm unscathed…
Locals wondering if small debris fire led to Lumby wildfire
LUMBY – While the cause of a wildfire burning near Lumby remains undetermined, some locals…
Wild weather leaves damage across Shuswap
SHUSWAP – The storm that blew through the Interior last night has left damage in…
Wild weather rips through North Okanagan
NORTH OKANAGAN – It was a wild night weather-wise in the North Okanagan. Strong winds…
FLOOD WATCH 2017: Okanagan Indian Band issues evacuation orders as lake levels rise
VERNON – The Okanagan Indian Band has issued evacuation orders for flood affected residents and…
VIDEO: Heavy winds a challenge as crews work to contain forest fire burning near Lumby
LUMBY – Emergency crews are battling a forest fire just north of Lumby. Lumby fire…
Family members, supporters step up efforts for missing North Okanagan women
ENDERBY – Roughly 100 people took part in a walk to honour missing and murdered…
VIDEO: Vernon’s Army Cadet Training Camp was very different 61 years ago
VERNON – A long lost film that shows army cadets training during a 1956 summer…
Those with nowhere else to go can legally camp in Vernon’s public parks
VERNON – Vernon council has decided to allow camping in public parks, with no time…
FLOOD WATCH 2017: Unseasonably high river flow and flood conditions persist in Interior
Rivers continue to flow higher than normal with extreme flows and flood conditions persisting in…
Why you don’t hear much from the provincial government at election time
Journalists are known to complain that it’s difficult getting information from the government at the…
Christina Ricci, John Cusack to film in Okanagan
OKANAGAN – Christina Ricci, John Cusack and Brendan Fletcher are coming to the Okanagan to…
Victoria Day weekend ‘more than busy’ for Vernon Search and Rescue
VERNON – It’s been a busy weekend for Vernon Search and Rescue. By Monday afternoon,…
Evacuation order issued by the Okanagan Indian Band for lakefront lots
VERNON – An evacuation order has been issued for six lots on Okanagan Indian Band…
UPDATE: Coquihalla remains closed after early morning truck fire; not likely to open before midnight
KAMLOOPS – Crews are on scene trying to figure out what to do after a…
UPDATED FLOOD WATCH 2017: Unseasonably hot temperatures coming tomorrow could increase flood risk
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – A special weather statement has just been issued by Environment Canada for most of…
Stay alert and watch for bats this May long weekend
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – As most of the province heads out to the woods for May long…
FLOOD WATCH 2017: Where you can’t camp in the Southern Interior this weekend
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – For many people in the Southern Interior, the Victoria Day long weekend marks…
Two water advisories prompted by Shuswap fuel spills ended
SHUSWAP – A pair of recent water quality advisories have been rescinded for areas around…