Vnsep2018

Longtime North Okanagan regional district director calling it quits
VERNON – A health issue has forced three term North Okanagan Regional District director Mike…

Kelowna vegan restaurant owner lays it on the line with animal rights activism
KELOWNA – Small business owners aren’t generally known for being overtly political people. Most small…

Bear sightings rise in Okanagan as temperature drops
OKANAGAN – Seasonal changes are bringing bears into the Okanagan’s urban areas. Several bear sightings…

RCMP thank public for help during head-on collision in North Okanagan
VERNON – A head-on collision near Grindrod north of Vernon early this morning sent four…

Apartment construction leads majority of housing starts in Kelowna, Kamloops
The housing start data for Kelowna, Kamloops and Vernon is in for the month of…

Explosives used in ATM break and enter attempt in Salmon Arm
SALMON ARM – Police are asking for the public’s help after an ATM was damaged…
No deal after mediated talks in Gateway Casinos labour dispute
Four days of mediated talks recently between Gateway Casinos and the B.C Government and Service…

Cooler, wetter week on the way for Okanagan
KELOWNA – It's going to feel like fall this week in the Okanagan with clouds,…

How much can B.C. landlords increase rent?
The maximum annual allowable rent increase will go up from 4.0 per cent to 4.5…

Some campfire bans lifted, but you might not be able to burn just yet
B.C. Wildfire has ended a number of fire bans in time for the weekend, but…

Vernon RCMP raid suspected drug house; two facing charges
VERNON – Two Vernon residents are facing charges after police raided a suspected drug house…

Bald eagle surprises fishermen by flying in for a visit
SALMON ARM – When Derril McKenzie first saw something from the corner of his eye…

From rock music to ringette, Kal Tire Place North celebrates its opening weekend
VERNON – The opening weekend for Vernon's brand new Kal Tire Place North Arena is…
Vernon spending $50,000 on temporary staff… to hire more staff
VERNON – The City of Vernon is spending $50,000 to bring in more staff in…

Vernon councillor Brian Quiring to seek third term on council
VERNON – City of Vernon councillor Brian Quiring is throwing will vie for another term…