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Vnmay2022
Shuswap dirt biker hit chain across road at neck height; awarded $1.3M for injuries
A Shuswap dirt biker who was almost killed when he drove into a metal chain…
North Okanagan’s population growth double what was predicted
The population of the North Okanagan grew at twice the rate it was expected to,…
MYSTERY FILM: Decades-old footage from unidentified Vernon school surfaces
A Vernon vintage film buff is asking for the public's help identify the contents of…
Okanagan, Kamloops has some of the cheapest gas in B.C. right now
Central and North Okanagan communities have some of the cheapest gas in the province right…
North Okanagan massage therapist gives up license for inappropriate touching
A North Okanagan massage therapist agreed to sanctions after admitting to professional misconduct involving seven…
Owners of nuisance cats in this Shuswap town could be fined thanks to new pet bylaw
A new pet bylaw in Sicamous is ensuring owners whose pets are bothering others can…
Hugely-popular Vernon night market returns this summer
After a very successful run last year the Polson Artisan Night Market returns to the…
High streamflow advisory issued for rivers in Okanagan, Thompson Nicola and Shuswap
B.C.’s River Forecast Centre has issued a warning for rapidly-rising rivers in the Southern Interior…
Salmon Arm RCMP seek witnesses after 3 women sexually assaulted
Salmon Arm RCMP are asking the public for help after three women were sexually assaulted…
Vernon’s Davison Orchards to be featured on ‘Amazing Race Canada’
Vernon's Davison Orchards recently played host to the popular TV show, The Amazing Race Canada.…
Crankworx open to amateur mountain bikers at SilverStar event this summer
Iconic mountain bike competition Crankworx is stopping at SilverStar Mountain Resort for a four-day event…
Town of Spallumcheen sold resident’s land in tax sale without notice
A North Okanagan man who had his property sold for unpaid taxes without him knowing…
North Okanagan resident awarded Order of Canada in pandemic-delayed ceremony
Coldstream composer and violinist Imant Raminsh has been given the Order of Canada. Raminsh, who…
Does ‘lawn’ have to be real? Shuswap couple find out the hard way
A Salmon Arm couple that replaced their lawn with artificial turf has lost a legal…
Rock hounds finding treasure in Monte Lake ashes
After a wildfire roared through Monte Lake last season, rock hounds have returned in abundance,…
North Okanagan Shuswap school district fined $200,000 by WorkSafeB.C.
The North Okanagan-Shuswap School District has been fined more than $200,000 for violating WorkSafeB.C. regulations.…
Group suing Dr. Bonnie Henry can move forward with class-action case
A B.C. group suing Dr. Bonnie Henry has won the right to proceed to the…
B.C. airline pitches Vernon to Vancouver flights
A B.C. airline is pitching the idea to run daily flights from Vernon to Vancouver.…
North Okanagan–Shuswap school district fined $200K for asbestos incident
The North Okanagan-Shuswap school district has been fined more than $200,000 for drilling into walls…
Vernon’s ‘bush boys’ podcast gets rave review in U.K. Guardian
The podcast of the true and utterly bizarre story of the Vernon "Bush Boys" has…
UPDATE: 911 service back-up in South, Central and North Okanagan
The 911 emergency phone line that went down across parts of B.C. yesterday is now…
Three emotional support cats: Shuswap couple win legal fight with strata
A Shuswap condo owner has won a legal fight with her strata over her three…
Few votes against means Greater Vernon Cultural Centre moving forward
The Regional District of North Okanagan can now move ahead with the Greater Vernon Cultural…
Curtis Sagmoen released on bail
Curtis Sagmoen has been granted bail after being arrested for breaching his probation. Appearing by…