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Six months jail for Vernon man found with 3,000 child pornography images
A 51-year-old man Vernon man, arrested four-and-a-half-years ago for having almost 3,000 images of child…
10 years since her life came crashing down, Vernon-Monashee’s new MLA offers example of resiliency
It's almost 10 years ago to the day that newly-elected Vernon-Monashee NDP MLA Harwinder Sandhu…
Vernon police dog sniffs out car thief
An RCMP police dog named Hawkes sniffed out an alleged car thief in Vernon last…
Police dog locates missing child in Vernon
A missing Vernon child was quickly found safe and sound by a police dog last…
An agricultural park pitched for Vernon’s BX Ranchlands
The Regional District of North Okanagan is looking into the possibility of turning the BX…
Realtor says ‘Dumbest criminals in Vernon’ video was great advertising but no charges yet
While no one has been charged and police say its investigation is still ongoing, the…
Vernon-Monashee NDP candidate takes lead, but ballots are still being counted
Thousands of mail-in and absentee ballots are being counted across the province and, so far,…
Okanagan puppy sales, pet store supplies spike amid pandemic
Patty Edwards always had a waitlist for her aussie shepherd puppies, but that list has…
Anti-mask leaflets found in Vernon newspapers
The Vernon Morning Star has sent a cease and desist order after anti-mask propaganda flyers…
Why North Okanagan residents can soon add glass to curbside recycling but others can’t
Households across the North Okanagan will soon be able to recycle glass bottles and jars…
Hollywood producer from Enderby opening Kelowna office
The man responsible for bringing Hollywood star Sir Anthony Hopkins to film in the Okanagan…
Vernon filmmaker brings Spider-man fan movie to the big screen
Vernon filmmaker Mitchell Vanlerberg describes himself as a huge Spider-man fan. And Vanlerberg's appreciation for…
Warrants issued for Shuswap man facing charge of assaulting police officer
Police are asking the public for assistance in locating a Shuswap man wanted on numerous…
Salmon Arm RCMP issue warning about Bitcoin phone scam
RCMP are warning the public about a Bitcoin phone scam that has been circulating in…
Interior Health opens new larger Vernon COVID-19 testing site
The Interior Health Authority has established a new, larger COVID-19 testing centre in Vernon. According…
After nearly 30 years, Vernon’s Little Tex restaurant closes its doors
After nearly 30 years in the restaurant business, the iconic Vernon eatery Little Tex has…
North Okanagan cashier says boss offered $2K for sex
A former North Okanagan business owner who allegedly offered an employee $2,000 to have sex…
Armstrong high school students exposed to COVID-19 at Halloween party
Armstrong's Pleasant Valley Secondary School has alerted parents that some of its students were exposed…
Calling people ‘honey’ or ‘sweetie’ in Lake Country salon could be sexual harassment: HRT
The B.C. Human Rights Tribunal has ruled that a former Lake Country hairstylist can continue…
Vernon crime dropped 20% this summer: report
Recent crime statistics released by Vernon North Okanagan RCMP show crime in Vernon dropped significantly…
Vernon homeowner slapped with Halloween party fine
A Vernon homeowner has been issued a $230 fine for having a Halloween party. It…