Vnmay2017

Ongoing parking meter vandalism causing problems in Vernon
VERNON – Vernon can't fix its vandalized parking meters fast enough. The City has been…
Vernon residents caught between a rising lake, a creek and a city-owned lot
VERNON – A woman living on Okanagan Lake in Vernon is frustrated the municipality isn’t…

Sentencing for Salmon Arm teen who shot romantic rival may begin this week
KAMLOOPS – It has been more than eight years since 22-year-old Tyler Myers was shot…

Northern Lights dazzle skies and eyes in Southern Interior
There's something magical about watching the Northern Lights and over the weekend and many in…

Heat to start the week, but showers coming soon for the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – Rain showers are in the forecast for the Okanagan this week. Today, May…

Okanagan Indian Band warns of ‘dangerous, disgusting and filthy dirty’ flood water
OKANAGAN – You might think it novel to cruise through flooded yards on a paddle…

UPDATE: Vernon RCMP locate missing elderly woman
UPDATE: 2:05 P.M., MAY 28, 2017 — RCMP say the 80-year-old has been located. All personal…
FLOOD WATCH 2017: More residences under evacuation alert on Okanagan Lake shore
KELOWNA – An evacuation alert has been issued for five properties in the Central Okanagan.…

A closer look at Vernon’s approach to homeless camps
VERNON – The topic of homeless individuals setting up shelters in parks has been a…
North Okanagan centre for child victims of abuse at risk as funding dries up
VERNON – A centre that supports child victims of abuse is on uncertain financial ground…
Harsh jail term sought against culprit in 2014 Vernon shootout
VERNON – A stiff jail sentence is being sought in relation to a 2014 Vernon…

Email scammers try to issue speeding ticket to B.C. RCMP
The B.C. RCMP has been targetted by an email scam making the rounds. E Division…
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…

Police investigate report of indecent exposure on Okanagan Rail Trail
VERNON – Police are investigating an alleged incident of indecent exposure on the Okanagan Rail…

Officials in Thompson-Okanagan want sustainable tourism seal
If tourism workers in the region have their way, the Thompson-Okanagan will be the first…