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B.C.’s top doctor issues warning to refrain from large social gatherings, including at drive-ins
B.C.’s provincial health officer says there have been two COVID-19 related deaths since yesterday in…
Vernon protesters tout freedom and end to COVID-19 lockdown
Protesters who gathered outside the Vernon courthouse today did not have to worry about breaking…
iN VIDEO: Boat seen on Shuswap Lake with trailer still attached
A Shuswap boater is surprised that his video on a boat cruising across Shuswap Lake…
Vernon city council considering patios in downtown parking spaces
The City of Vernon is toying with the idea to open up sidewalks and on…
Coldstream reopens Kal Beach
The District of Coldstream has reopened Kalamalka Beach, along with other beaches, boat launches and…
Grad with popcorn: High school students to hold ceremony at Enderby drive-in theatre
While the COVID-19 pandemic has put a stop to high school students having a traditional…
iN VIDEO: North Okanagan yard abuzz with hummingbirds
Cindy Procter won't even hazard a guess as to how many hummingbirds visit her North…
Police watchdog investigating Vernon RCMP after suspect injured during arrest
B.C.'s police watchdog is investigating after a Vernon man ended up in hospital shortly after being…
Kalamalka Lake boaters asked to reduce wakes to prevent Okanagan Rail Trail erosion
Boaters on Kalamalka Lake are being asked to keep their wakes to a minimum when…
Police watchdog investigating Vernon RCMP after ‘serious harm’ allegation
The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. is investigating after a person was seriously harmed while…
Sturgis North motorcycle rally promoter under investigation by financial regulator
The promoter behind motorcycle festivals in the North Okanagan and Shuswap is under investigation by…
Okanagan turtle injured by sticks and stones has a fighting chance
Badly injured from the rocks and sticks that were hurled at it, the turtle Peter…
North Okanagan man convicted of driving quad into sex worker gets sentencing date
A sentencing date has been set for a North Okanagan man found guilty of deliberately…
Vernon firefighters extinguish deck fire
One person was transported to hospital with minor injuries and smoke inhalation after a house…
Impromptu ‘you honk, we drink and donate’ raises cash for Vernon SPCA
Armed with cardboard signs which read, "You honk, we drink and donate," a couple of…
The new normal: Dining out in the Okanagan with COVID-19
When doors opened at 11 a.m., West Kelowna’s Kelly O’Bryans had its first customer ready…
North Okanagan beekeeper stung by theft of 30 hives
In what is believed to be a carefully planned heist, a North Okanagan beekeeper has…
A quarter of B.C. not-for-profit groups say they won’t last 6 months
Almost a quarter of not-for-profit organizations say they don't think they can stay open longer…
iN PHOTOS: Vernon man finds piece of history in grandparents photo album
A Vernon resident has gathered some social media attention after posting a few old-timey Vernon…
iN PHOTOS: Blackbirds dive bomb heron trying to fish in Vernon pond
Vernon photographer Tom Skinner jokes that to capture a great bird portrait, you just need…
Meet Nelly, the newest member of the Vernon RCMP
The Vernon North Okanagan RCMP is welcoming a new member to its ranks. New Police…
Enderby Starlight Drive-In has physical-distancing success so far
The Starlight Drive-In is moving forward with its operations after having a successful few weeks…
Sicamous to Armstrong rail trial planning continues despite missing out on major grant money
The Sicamous to Armstrong rail trail is short $13 million in construction funds after failing…
Drunk driving, domestic abuse, and overdoses all increasing, says Vernon’s top cop
The Vernon North Okanagan RCMP has seen an increase in impaired driving, domestic abuse, overdoses,…