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Vnsep2016
Lumby woman was found dead in car with three dogs, court hears in murder trial
'MY WIFE, I SHOT HER' VERNON – The man accused of murdering a local teacher…
“We can do something”: Vernon shopkeeper has an idea to help with business break-ins
VERNON – A downtown Vernon shopkeeper has a unique idea to help make things a…
Driver medical distress behind crash that closed highway along Mara Lake for hours
SICAMOUS – The driver of a transport truck that crashed into the concrete barrier along…
Vernon politician wants police, first responders and bylaw to carry overdose reversal kits
VERNON – With a rising number of overdose deaths sweeping the province and a potent…
Okanagan dispensary owner accused of drug trafficking fights charge in court
VERNON – The municipality told him to shut down, police raided his shop and charged…
Several Southern Interior entrepreneurs to be honoured at Aboriginal Business Awards
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Several Aboriginal businesspeople from the Thompson-Okanagan will be celebrated next month for their…
Specialized RCMP unit called after suspicious package delivered to Vernon government office
VERNON – A government office in Vernon closed early on Monday after a suspicious package…
Vernon council won’t impose one-kilometre rule on grocery store wine sales
VERNON – Vernon council is not going to interfere with the sale of wine in…
Public engagement event started in San Fransisco set to park in Vernon
VERNON – For one day, 17 downtown parking stalls in Vernon will transform into public…
New bylaw aims to quiet problem blasters in Lake Country
LAKE COUNTRY – Blasting without following the rules outlined in the new Lake Country blasting…
Vernon woman thrilled with city’s decision on pet micro-pigs
VERNON – You may soon be able to legally keep a pet pig in the…
UPDATE: RCMP locate missing North Okanagan teen
UPDATE: 11:46 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016 VERNON – RCMP say the 17-year-old female reported…
Lumby woman wins lottery months after losing house to fire
KAMLOOPS – A Lumby woman travelled to Kamloops today, Sept. 12, to pick up a…
Murder trial begins for North Okanagan man
VERNON – Jury selection began this morning for a murder trial into the death of…
Heartbroken parents speak out after fentanyl crisis claims life of Vernon man
"THIS IS REAL. THIS HAPPENS, AND IT HAPPENED TO US." VERNON – They have to…
Skills education for invasive species management workers in Kamloops, Vernon
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – The province is ramping up efforts in its fight against invasive species. Five…
‘Vernon is a comparatively safe community’: City
VERNON – The City of Vernon wants to reassure residents the community is safe and…
Elderly man dies in single-vehicle crash near Sicamous
SICAMOUS – An elderly man has died after a single-vehicle crash near Sicamous yesterday. RCMP…
Kal Tire Place good to go after environmental tests come back clear
VERNON – Kal Tire Place has been given the all clear after a sewer backup…
UPDATE: Woman with three toddlers struck by car while crossing Vernon intersection
VERNON – A daycare worker and three toddlers were taken to hospital today after being…
Locals, and non-locals, line up for Vernon’s French Immersion program
"THEY TAKE 88 KIDS IN KINDERGARTEN. IF YOU'RE NOT IN THAT 88 THEN YOU'RE OUT…
Firefighters douse blaze outside Vernon museum
VERNON – Firefighters were out early this morning extinguishing a fire that started behind the…
Cool, damp summer leads to half the number of wildfires in Thompson-Okanagan
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – While it wasn't the greatest summer weather-wise for those who enjoy outdoor recreation,…
Licensed Vernon grow-op raided by police found in violation of city bylaw
VERNON – Police have yet to lay any charges after raiding two grow-ops in Vernon…