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Lumby’s favourite dog releases 2021 photo calendar
A border collie that has caught the affection of the town of Lumby in the…

Vernon councillor’s motion aims to end ‘bias’ on City committee appointments
In a move likely to ruffle feathers, Vernon councillor Kari Gares has put forward a…

Caravan Farm Theatre asks Dr. Bonnie Henry to let the show go on
With Dr. Bonnie Henry’s recent order suspending social events and gatherings, Caravan Farm Theatre has…

Shuswap boy gets birthday message from Deadpool star
A nine-year-old Shuswap boy has received birthday wishes from a Hollywood star. In the personal…

Kal Rotary online Dream Fund raises impressive sum
Even though the pandemic put a stop to the Kalamalka Rotary Dream Auction, the club…

Free ‘click and collect’ parking coming to downtown Vernon
Shoppers in downtown Vernon will soon be able to quickly nip into downtown businesses without…
Yukon car thief busted in Vernon
A 33-year-old Whitehorse man was arrested early Saturday morning within minutes of stealing a vehicle.…

Spike belt near Salmon Arm deflates Calgary truck thieves
Two Calgary-area suspects were arrested near Salmon Arm yesterday after speeding over a spike belt…

Even in a pandemic Okanagan businesses struggle to find staff
Vernon salon owner and stylist Katie Matheson says every single business owner who sits in…

Vernon mayor questions ‘underlying science’ preventing fight against invasive milfoil in Okanagan Lake
In an effort to improve the water quality at Kin Beach, Vernon council is bringing…

Vernon radio station rebrands to country
A popular Vernon radio station has been rebranded and will playing country music from now.…

Vernon party hosts fined after police discover large gathering
Two Vernon party hosts have been fined for having a large social gathering in their…

Tribunal rules Vernon contractor can’t charge for callouts if problem wasn’t fixed
A Vernon plumbing company will have to cover some of its own costs after it…

Judge blocks OKIBs attempt to evict elder saying it would cause ‘irreparable harm’
A B.C. Supreme Court Judge has put a halt on the Okanagan Indian Band's efforts…

Coroner says Kamloops mom killed by carbon monoxide in tent
The B.C. Coroner's Service has confirmed that a 35-year-old Kamloops woman found dead in her…