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North Okanagan landscaper ‘very lucky’ after getting trapped under riding lawnmower
A landscaper had a lucky escape yesterday, June 9, after becoming trapped under a riding…
71-year-old rescued after mountain biking crash in Vernon
A 71-year-old senior was taken to hospital yesterday, June 4, following a mountain bike crash…
Vernon firefighters extinguish fire caused by sky lantern
Vernon firefighters had to extinguish a grass fire in a ravine at the Foothills subdivision…
UPDATE: Vernon fire crews extinguish vehicle fire at elementary school
A vehicle fire that took place at Harwood Elementary School this morning was caused when…
Those evacuated after Vernon mudslide can return home
Residents of the six properties evacuated following a small landslide this weekend, have got the…
Vernon man dies in hospital after crashing vehicle into a creek last week
A 37-year-old Vernon man has died in hospital after the vehicle he was driving left…
Trouble parking your car no reason to call 911 in B.C.
There’s a growing trend that has people calling 9-1-1 to get information rather than to…
UPDATE: Vernon firefighters extinguish house fire
VERNON – Crews are working to mop-up following a house fire in Vernon this afternoon…
Human error not officer shortage cause slowed response to seniors’ home scare, says Vernon’s top cop
VERNON – The North Okanagan's top cop says her detachment's slow response to an incident…
Fire investigators confirm cause of Vernon house fire
VERNON – Vernon Fire Rescue Services has confirmed a fire that ripped through a Commonage…
Vernon’s top cop reviewing slow response to call about knife-wielding man at seniors’ home
VERNON – The North Okanagan's top cop says she is looking into the concerns raised…
Who do you call to complain about restaurant service? Not 911
When 911 responders answer a call, they expect to hear reports of stolen vehicles, robberies,…
Dangling upside down in a car in the North Okanagan, and no answer from 911
VERNON – Dangling upside down in the passenger seat of a friends vehicle, in a…
Pocket dialled 911 lately? Nearly 2,000 abandoned calls to North Okanagan RCMP
VERNON – Abandoned 911 calls were the second most common type of call made to…
McDONALD: Why you’re entitled to your opinion even if it’s wrong
OPINION It’s a tough business, this peddling of opinions. Everyone’s got one and they don’t…