Vnsep2016

New bylaw aims to quiet problem blasters in Lake Country
LAKE COUNTRY – Blasting without following the rules outlined in the new Lake Country blasting…
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…

Firefighters douse blaze outside Vernon museum
VERNON – Firefighters were out early this morning extinguishing a fire that started behind the…

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…

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…

Cleanup on track at Kal Tire Place for season opener game
VERNON – It looks like restoration work at Kal Tire Place will be done in…

Keep an eye — and an ear — out for this large, loud invasive frog
SHUSWAP – A conservation group is asking people to keep their eyes and ears open…

Armstrong man struck on the back of the head by apparent gas thieves
ARMSTRONG – An Armstrong man was taken to hospital after an early morning encounter with…