Vnoct2016

Vernon to map hotspots, look at disposal resources after hundreds of discarded needles found
VERNON – The number of discarded needles being found in Vernon continues to climb. In…

Why all those discarded needles are signs of progress for HIV, Hep C in Southern Interior
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Nearly 400 new Hepatitis C cases and as many as 15 HIV cases…

Thompson-Okanagan Soldiers of Odin: Are these the guys you want protecting your streets?
LANGUAGE ADVISORY THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – They call themselves the Soldiers of Odin and say they are…

Relocating three North Okanagan grizzlies was ‘the last resort’
VERNON – Over the weekend, conservation officers tranquilized and relocated three grizzly bears — a…

North Westside Fire Rescue uses community donations for new equipment
VERNON – With the purchase of a needed piece of equipment, the North Westside Fire…

Cougar spotted in Coldstream; public not at risk
VERNON – The B.C. Conservation Officer Service doesn't appear to be too worried about reports…

A wet night for trick or treating in the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – Waterproof costumes are a good idea for the trick or treaters tonight as…

RCMP not to blame for death of suspect who shot Golden Mountie: Police watchdog
REVELSTOKE – The suspect who led police on a manhunt after shooting a Mountie near…

Man arrested, charged after multiple assaults at a Vernon 7-11
VERNON – A 20-year-old man is in custody and facing several charges including possession of…

UPDATE: Missing Vernon man located
UPDATE: 5:01 p.m., Oct. 28, 2016 VERNON – RCMP say a missing 80-year-old Vernon man…

A ghoulish event guide for witches and goblins of the North Okanagan
VERNON – Halloween is the only time of year when people actually pay to be…

After $75 K fine, Vernon School District broke asbestos rules again
VERNON – Another investigation by WorkSafe B.C. found the Vernon School District in violation of…

Soaktober in the Okanagan Valley
OKANAGAN – It feels like it’s been raining for months here in our usually sunny…

Spooky skies across the Okanagan for the Halloween weekend
OKANAGAN – Appropriately gloomy weather is in store for most of the Halloween weekend, according…
Investigation reveals issues with maintenance, government response to North Okanagan flash flood event
NORTH OKANAGAN – An investigation launched after a 2014 flash flood near Enderby has found…