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A map of the best Halloween Houses in Vernon 2023
Vernon residents really get into the Halloween spirit with many decorating their homes and properties…
Boyfriend pleads guilty to Ashley Simpson murder
Derek Lee Favell pleaded guilty to the 2016 murder of Ashley Simpson today, more than…
Why an Okanagan family is moving back to Vancouver to find childcare
The state of childcare in the Okanagan seems to have reached a crisis point and…
Okanagan RCMP family preparing to light huge star on local mountain
A star will be lit above Lake Country this week as part of an annual tradition…
Kalamalka Rotary’s Dream Auction in Vernon raised over $237,000
Kalamalka Rotary hosted its 39th Annual Dream Auction this weekend and raised more than $237,000.…
Volunteers picking up pieces after Vernon SPCA’s withdrawal
Local rescue organizations are preparing to step up and close the gaps now that Vernon…
Out-of-province boat ban gaining support in the Thompson-Okanagan
Calls for a moratorium on out-of-province boats in BC to protect local waterways from invasive…
Housing crisis in Okanagan impacting humans and their pets
Many people are facing hardships due to the housing crisis in the Okanagan and pets…
Ministry of Health tried to avoid the closure of Vernon’s last walk-in clinic
With Vernon’s last walk-in clinic closed today, the Ministry of Health said it offered more…
BC SPCA shelter in Vernon closing its doors for good
The BC SPCA announced its Vernon animal centre will be closing at the end of…
Vernon-Lumby’s BC United candidate is working hard to avoid a split vote with the BC Conservatives
The BC United Party has its candidate for Vernon-Lumby and Kevin Acton says he's excited…
Revival of ‘The Nutcracker’ set to enchant at Armstrong’s Caravan Farm Theatre
Caravan Farm Theatre’s rendition of The Nutcracker will be the star of the annual sleigh…
This furry animal will do important conservation work in Vernon, Penticton
Nearly all the Okanagan’s wetlands have been lost to development and urbanization, leading to a…
A day in the life of a Kelowna burlesque dancer
Being a burlesque dancer in Kelowna can seem daunting, but Tina Bo’bina has mastered the…
The unanticipated issues of the Thompson-Okanagan’s unhoused community
The Okanagan’s unhoused community faces many more issues than just having to find clothes, food,…