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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…
Vernon firefighters extinguish fire caused by sky lantern
Vernon firefighters had to extinguish a grass fire in a ravine at the Foothills subdivision…
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…
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…
Thousands of Interior residents in mental health crises get help without police
It may not be top of mind like 911 but people suffering mental health crises…
Vernon SAR rescue hiker stung by unknown insect
A hiker had to be airlifted off a mountain near Vernon on Wednesday, July 29,…
Top ten reasons not to call 911 in B.C.
Whether you’re fed up with your food delivery, curious about COVID or have questions about…
Be prepared to wait if you have to call 911
With the heat wave hitting the province and B.C.’s restart program moving into high gear,…
Interior firefighters climb 1,100 ft to honour those lost in 9/11
Across the Interior, firefighters are donning their gear and climbing 1,100 feet to honour firefighters…
From messy roommate to mixed-up coffee order: Top 10 moronic calls to 911 in B.C.
From a messy roommate to a barista that mixed up a coffee order, some British…
Vernon firefighters extinguish early morning house fire
One person was transported to hospital with smoke inhalation after a fire caused significant damage…
UPDATE: 911 service back-up in South, Central and North Okanagan
The 911 emergency phone line that went down across parts of B.C. yesterday is now…
Dramatic videos depict what could happen if you dial 9-1-1 by mistake in B.C.
One fifth of 9-1-1 calls in B.C. are made by accident, and many of those…
13 unnecessary calls to 9-1-1 in B.C.
RCMP in Kelowna have released a list of 13 of the most frivolous calls to…
10 good reasons not to call 911 in B.C.
E-Comm handled a record number of 911 calls in 2022. Unfortunately, all too many of…