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Turnout in Vernon municipal election remains low
VERNON – Like most communities in B.C., voter turnout continued to be low in the…
UPDATE: Canadian rapper dies while wing walking on a plane in North Okanagan
WESTWOLD – An American musician was killed this weekend after falling while wing walking on…
Sunny skies for first part of the week in the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – The Okanagan can look forward to more great fall weather this week. Environment…
Looking for forever home; Vernon SPCA pet of the week
VERNON – This kitty from the Vernon SPCA is ready to find a family to…
Vernon voters approve $25M cultural facility in referendum
VERNON – Voters have approved the cultural centre in a referendum. The North Okanagan Regional…
Vernon elects Victor Cumming as new mayor
VERNON – Vernon has elected Victor Cumming to be the city’s next mayor. In his…
Realtor, kids and a council candidate take home prizes for Vernon’s first annual Giant Pumpkin Weigh-In
VERNON – Today was the first annual Giant Pumpkin Weigh-in put on in Vernon. The…
What Vernon voters need to know ahead of this weekend’s election
VERNON – Voters head to the polls Saturday to elect a new mayor and council…
Funding approved for new Vernon Search and Rescue facility
VERNON – Both the community and the Regional District of North Okanagan approved funding for…
Where they live: Okanagan Landing popular neighbourhood for Vernon council candidates
VERNON – Voters have a lot of choice in the Vernon municipal election with four…
Huge fine for Vernon school district upheld
VERNON – School District 22 in Vernon's reserve will remain depleted by a $628,000 fine…
Demolished Vernon home goes up in flames
VERNON – Firefighters put out a blaze at a recently demolished home in Vernon's north…
Where, when and how to vote in the Vernon municipal election
VERNON – Today is the last day for advance voting ahead of the Vernon municipal…
Four candidates who say working with developers is the best way make housing more affordable
VERNON – The high cost of housing is a hot topic this Vernon municipal election…
Casino strike in Okanagan, Kamloops enters fourth month
It’s been just over four months since more than 600 unionized employees started walking picket…
Vernon RCMP searching for the rightful owners of recovered stolen keys
VERNON – Vernon RCMP are looking to reunite various sets of keys with their rightful…
Five candidates who won’t declare or haven’t decided if they support the Greater Vernon Cultural Centre
VERNON – The majority of Vernon city council candidates say that they support the Greater…
‘We’ve been waiting’: Family of Vernon man killed last year react to murder charges
VERNON – Teresa Bartz doesn’t know why anyone would want to hurt her brother, but…
Here’s where you can dispose of unwanted farm pesticides, livestock medicine in Okanagan
The Obsolete Collection Farm Campaign is underway this week in the Okanagan. The campaign provides…
Four candidates who say the best way to help Vernon street issues is to help the homeless
VERNON – Issues with homeless and street crime pushed its way to the top of…
Here’s who is running for Vernon school board
VERNON – Vernon voters have lots of choice for the city's four spots on the…
Police make arrests in Vernon homicide
VERNON – RCMP have two people in custody in connection with a suspicious Vernon death…
Sunny week in store for the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – The sunshine and mild temperatures are forecast to continue in the Okanagan this…
Six candidates who aren’t waiting for senior governments to solve problems
VERNON – No issue has garnered more interest over the past few years like public…