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Appeal to be heard over fines in Cherryville landslide
NORTH OKANAGAN – An appeal will be heard in early 2017 into a pair of…
Two men arrested in stolen truck face 38 charges in Vernon
VERNON – Police are recommending a combined 38 charges against two men who were arrested…
Rainy Okanagan weekend reminds us that it’s not quite winter, yet
OKANAGAN – While the rain in the Okanagan forecast puts a damper on the weekend,…
Vernon Legion to hold crucial meeting amidst falling membership, lack of volunteers
VERNON – The ranks of the Vernon Legion are shrinking. Ron Heuman, legion president, says…
Water main break cuts service to Vernon residents
VERNON – Multiple homes are without water this morning after a pipe broke in the…
Vernon, Kelowna men accused of trafficking pot in hollowed-out logs to be extradited to US
OKANAGAN – Four men with ties to the Okanagan are being extradited to the U.S.…
The unique way Vernon is considering honouring its veterans
VERNON – Vernon could become the first city in Canada to honour veterans with a…
Latest overdose stats show fentanyl continues to kill in the B.C. Interior
TWO OVERDOSE DEATHS A DAY ACROSS THE PROVINCE THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Drug overdoses continue to claim…
UPDATE: Missing North Okanagan woman located
UPDATE: 2:02 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016 VERNON – RCMP in Vernon say a missing…
Vernon man charged with trafficking fentanyl, cocaine awaits trial
VERNON – A Vernon man accused of dealing fentanyl and cocaine will face a judge…
RCMP in B.C. getting out the word about scams
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – RCMP in B.C. are working to spread the word about scams for International…
Property owners encroaching on public’s access to Okanagan Lake in Vernon
VERNON – There are more than 30 places in Vernon the public can access Okanagan…
Snow in Southern Interior mountain passes prompts weather warning
THOMPSON OKANAGAN – Snow has arrived at higher elevations in the Thompson-Okanagan, which means it’s…
Impacts of Central Okanagan bus strike felt in Vernon
VERNON – A public transit strike in Kelowna is having an effect on bus riders…
Province moving forward with controversial improvements to Stickle Road intersection in Vernon
VERNON – The Ministry of Transportation has announced it’s finally moving ahead with the Stickle…
Alleged Vernon arsonist to stand trial on child porn charges next year
VERNON – A former school teacher in the North Okanagan-Shuswap School District will stand trial…
Vernon tries to solve on-street parking congestion by asking residents to buy permits
VERNON – A new on-street parking policy would have residents pay to park on the…
Vernon council moves ahead with changes for mini pigs, backyard chickens
VERNON – Pig and chicken owners will be happy to hear the City of Vernon…
Rash of thefts meant busy weekend for North Okanagan cops and criminals
VERNON – The North Okanagan RCMP are investigating a recent string of thefts and brazen…
Cooler temperatures and flurries in the Okanagan this week
OKANAGAN – Temperatures closer to seasonal normals are coming this week, according to Environment Canada.…
Police investigate after electric toothbrushes stolen from Vernon drug store
VERNON – Police are investigating an unusual theft involving high-end, oral hygiene products. Police say…
Store employee arrested after bogus report of armed robbery in Vernon
VERNON – A reported armed robbery in Vernon last week wasn’t quite what it seemed.…
B.C. filmmaker captures stunning aerials of North Okanagan
VERNON – Sometimes residents take living in the Okanagan for granted. It is one of…
Vernon RCMP report big jump in thefts from vehicles, break-ins
VERNON – Police are reporting a significant spike in the number of thefts and break-ins…