Elevate your local knowledge
Sign up for the iNFOnews newsletter today!
Vernon News Today & Community Stories
Why this Okanagan city can’t get affordable housing in new highrises
While controversy swirls around rental affordability in a 25-storey downtown Kelowna highrise, the next project…
Kootenay Carshare Co-op gives members electric go-cart-like vehicle
A low-speed electric vehicle that looks similar to a golf cart is making its rounds…
Lots of work in West Kelowna neighbourhood for just a few homes
Anyone driving out of West Kelowna towards Penticton or the Okanagan Connector can see signs…
Heavy snow warnings continue for Interior highways
Those travelling throughout the Interior this morning are being asked to consider waiting until the…
UPDATED: Coquihalla reopens after vehicle incidents
Highway 5 has completely reopened following multiple vehicle incidents between Hope and Merritt. DriveB.C. originally…
CannTrust execs linked to unlicensed growing caused ‘incredible’ damage, court hears
TORONTO – A lawyer representing Ontario's securities regulator says three former executives whose cannabis company…
HOUSING CRISIS: Rent, poverty affecting mental health of Kamloops mom and kids
A Kamloops mother is working three jobs, including one for the provincial government, and is…
Expect rent to keep rising in Kamloops, Okanagan as home prices fall
While housing prices have dropped dramatically since their peak last spring, the cost to rent…
iN VIDEO: Wolves caught on camera around house in Lake Country
Footage of what appears to be three wolves were caught on a security camera at…
iN TRAFFIC: Snowfall warnings in effect for the Interior
Snowy weather is expected to result in hazardous driving on the Coquihalla and Okanagan Connector…
Sun Peaks, Big White real estate prices forecast to buck national trend in 2023
A new survey predicts that recreation housing at ski hills across the Canada will fall…
Tethered dog survives being dragged behind pickup truck in B.C.
CONTENT ADVISORY A German shepherd is up for adoption in B.C. after it was severely…
Car thieves attempt to flee from RCMP in North Okanagan
Two men were taken into custody after trying to evade North Okanagan RCMP at risky,…
Home support workers thrown into turmoil after scheduling changes by Interior Health
A dramatic change to scheduling has dismayed dozens, if not hundreds, of home care support…
iN VIDEO: Snow causes chaos for Lower Mainland drivers
The latest winter storm in B.C. has left the southern Interior relatively unscathed when compared…
iN VIDEO: Bighorn herd takes its time crossing road in West Kelowna
Traffic was stalled at Bear Creek Provincial Park in West Kelowna recently when a large…
Canopy breaks out Canadian operations in new unit, lays off 55
SMITHS FALLS, Ont. – Brenna Eller, the Smiths Falls, Ont. pot company's vice-president of communications,…
Feds name doctors, academics and lawyer to Cannabis Act review panel
OTTAWA – The federal government has announced a panel of experts that will lead a…
Edmunds: Toyota RAV4 Prime vs. Hyundai Tucson Plug-in
Since its debut for the 2021 model year, the Toyota RAV4 Prime has served as…
iN TRAFFIC: Another snowfall warning in the southern Interior today
After a snowy night, there are some hazards for motorists to mind in the Interior…
Alberta man took investor money to buy Vernon home
An Alberta man is due to face steep consequences after he used almost $1 million…
Parole granted for man who killed three TRU students drunk driving
The man who killed three international students with his car in Kamloops was granted parole…
iN TRAFFIC: Interior roads are in good shape for a winter day
Roads are slippery in areas but there are no major issues to report in the…
Kelowna mortgage broker suspended and fined $10,000
A Kelowna mortgage broker has been fined $10,000 by the Registrar of Mortgage Brokers and…