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Here’s how much Vernon’s infamous Stickle Road ‘odyssey’ is costing taxpayers
"BY THE TIME THIS RIDICULOUS ODYSSEY IS OVER THESE MOUNTING CONSULTATION EXPENSES MAY BE MORE…
Open burning bans will be rescinded for Kamloops Fire Centre
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – The two open burning bans in the Kamloops Fire Centre are expected to…
Police seeking woman’s identity after alleged fraud at Lake Country drugstore
LAKE COUNTRY – A woman is being sought be RCMP in connection with an alleged…
Thompson-Okanagan MPs spent nearly $500,000 on expenses in first quarter
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Cathy McLeod of Kamloops spent the most of the five MPs in the…
Shuswap heritage site suffers setback after thief makes off with specialty lumber
VERNON – A Shuswap thief appears to have a rather expensive, and particular, taste when…
Vernon woman takes the lead in gruelling race the length of five Ironmans
"SHE'S STRONGER THAN MOST WOMEN AND SHE'S STRONGER THAN MOST MEN" VERNON – Unstoppable may…
Expect an average winter in the Thompson-Okanagan
KAMLOOPS – Environment Canada is forecasting an averge winter in the Thompson-Okanagan thanks to slightly…
Vernon officials hope new location will make community policing office more accessible
VERNON – Vernon’s Community Policing Office is moving to a more high profile location. Vernon…
Backyard chicken owners can add another hen to their flock in Vernon
VERNON – New rules mean more eggs in the backyard basket for Vernon chicken owners.…
Simple online survey will let Vernon politicians know how you want your tax dollars spent
VERNON – Less than one per cent of the population has participated so far in…
Vernon man asks city to give rainbow crosswalk the green light
VERNON – Vernon council has been asked to endorse a rainbow crosswalk in the downtown…
Vernon woman acknowledged for nearly 30 years of picking up litter
VERNON – A Vernon woman earned heartfelt applause this afternoon at city hall as she…
Suspect breaks into Vernon love boutique, steals four bottles of discounted lube
VERNON – A downtown Vernon business isn’t feeling the love today. Barbara Harvey, the owner…
A chilly Thanksgiving Monday and frost overnight for the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – Thanksgiving Monday has brought perfect weather to stay indoors and cook a turkey.…
Don’t rush the bus: North Okanagan school bus drivers frustrated by ‘nonchalant’ drivers
NORTH OKANAGAN – Drivers blasting past school busses is becoming an increasing concern in the…
Nearly 30 deer killed at North Okanagan game farm due to compliance issues
ENDERBY – A North Okanagan farmer is outraged after provincial authorities arrived at his property…
Two ways you can get involved with Vernon’s Community Safety Unit
VERNON – If you’re looking for ways to promote safety in your community, the local…
Shuswap housing developer who sued over highway project unsuccessful in court
SHUSWAP – A Shuswap company claiming business losses due to a highway improvement project has…
No serious injuries in Highway 1 collision near Salmon Arm
SALMON ARM – A crash between a semi truck and passenger vehicle resulted in no…
Wet weekend on the way for the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – Hopefully indoor activities are on the weekend agenda, because anything planned for outside…
Jobs on the horizon as new owners reveal plans for former Lavington glass plant
LAVINGTON – They won’t be creating glass, but the new owners of the long-shuttered Lavington…
Illegal and improper dumping blamed for spread of invasive plants in the Shuswap
SALMON ARM – If you thought it was a good idea to dump the contents…
Vernon man ordered to stand trial for 2015 murder
VERNON – A Vernon murder case is going to trial. Tal Kalum La Riviere faces…
Okanagan Indian Band sues government for neglecting to remove unexploded military bombs from reserve land
VERNON – The Okanagan Indian Band is taking the federal government to court over dangerous…