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Vnsep2019
Homeless woman arrested for assault on downtown Vernon store owner
VERNON – A homeless woman was arrested after she allegedly turned violent and assaulted the…
Judge rules police action lawful in first stage of Sagmoen trial
VERNON – A Supreme Court judge has ruled statements given by Curtis Sagmoen to police…
First days of fall bring unsettled conditions to Okanagan
KELOWNA – The first days of autumn will bring fall-like weather conditions to the Okanagan.…
Diwali returns to Vernon for year two
VERNON – After a successful first year, organizers are back with the much-anticipated Diwali in…
Health concern closes Sicamous elementary school
SICAMOUS – Parkview Elementary School is closed until further notice due to an unknown “musty…
Fall is almost here: Two Okanagan cities named seasonal destinations
VERNON – Nearly one month after pumpkin spice everything hit coffee shop menus and filled…
Are you a born entertainer? Then Okanagan’s Got Talent wants to see your flair
VERNON – If you've got talent and you dream of being a star and getting…
Trucks facing stricter fines for not using tire chains
VERNON – Commercial truckers in B.C. will now face higher fines for not using tire…
Kamloops MP candidate defends his choice to compare youth activist with Nazi propaganda
KAMLOOPS -Comparing a teen environmental activist with the Nazi party will likely get some eye-rolls…
Two Interior MPs spend big on taxpayer funded spousal flights
Two of the region's MPs have spent over $230,000 of taxpayer's money on travel expenses…
‘My whole life has been in apples:’ Davison Orchards from humble beginning to busy tourist spot
VERNON – Dressed in a baggy plaid shirt, with jeans that are at least one…
The changing face of Vernon’s lakeshore: condos, hotel and more proposed
VERNON – Imagine sipping a latte from a cafe overlooking Okanagan Lake in Vernon, while…
iN VIDEO: RCMP interview shows rare glimpse of Sagmoen’s first 24 hours in custody
VERNON – Video footage released by the courts gives a brief glimpse of police interviewing…
Vernon RCMP appeal for dashcam footage in hope to find missing 72-year-old
VERNON – RCMP are appealing to the public for anyone who may have dashcam footage…
UPDATE: Missing North Okanagan man found safe and sound
UPDATE: 12:49 p.m. Sept. 18, 2019 VERNON – RCMP say a missing 55-year-old North Okanagan…
Tolko reducing capacity at its Armstrong, Williams Lake lumber mills
VERNON – Vernon-based forestry company Tolko Industries has announced it is implementing a "flexible operating…
Vernon city councillor pitches ‘out of the box’ solution to discarded needles
VERNON – It appears Vernon city councillor Kari Gares is now heading into council meetings…
Open burning ban to be lifted in Kamloops, Okanagan
A decreased risk of wildfires has prompted the Kamloops Fire Centre to rescind open burning…
Here’s what we know from the first few days of Curtis Sagmoen’s trial
VERNON – Shortly after Curtis Sagmoen was arrested by the RCMP on Sept. 5, 2017,…
Trail race volunteer allegedly assaulted in Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park
VERNON – A 59-year-old man of no fixed address was arrested after an alleged assault…
‘Return of the Blob’ means warmer, wetter September in Kamloops and Okanagan
KAMLOOPS – Warmer than usual temperatures and more rainfall than normal in September in Kamloops and…
Despite ban, Vernon set for another pot shop
VERNON – Despite self-imposed moratoriums on the number of cannabis retail stores in Vernon, city…
First stage of Sagmoen trial wraps up in Vernon court
VERNON – Lawyers wrapped up their arguments yesterday afternoon, Sept. 12, at the end of…
Election 2019: The North Okanagan-Shuswap riding has a conservative history, but will it change?
You'll find all of our election coverage for this riding in one post — this…