Ben Bulmer
Downtown Vernon’s 24/7 public washrooms could see reduced hours
Vernon's state-of-the-art, 24/7, vandal-resistant, $110,000 apiece public washrooms are frequently being vandalized and a Vernon…

COVID-19 exposure at elementary school in Sicamous
The North Okanagan-Shuswap school district has reported a potential COVID-19 exposure at an elementary school…

More than 25K homes without power across southern Interior, Kootenays
Thousands of homes are without power across B.C.'s southern Interior following last night's wind storm.…

Vernon RCMP investigating after firearm pulled during break-in
An investigation is underway after a man pulled a firearm on a Vernon resident who…

Vernon city council moves forward with outdoor skating rink proposal
Vernon city council has moved forward with a plan to build an outdoor skating rink,…

Vernon to revisit idea of culling geese
A Vernon councillor is pushing a controversial move to cull geese at various parks and…

RCMP treating death of Shuswap woman as hit-and-run homicide
RCMP are now treating the death of a Malakwa woman found in the early hours…

Age no barrier for 78-year-old Shuswap volunteer firefighter
A Shuswap volunteer firefighter has proven that age is just a state of mind by…

Mental health clinic offering psychedelic drugs slated for Kelowna
Kelowna will soon be home to one of the country's only mental health centres treating…

Fear, stress, anxiety: The harsh reality of nursing in ICU during second wave
B.C. front-line critical care nurse Lea Pilipow says she can see the fear in her…

Okanagan Indian Band says recent COVID-19 cases related to Christmas gathering
The Okanagan Indian Band has announced there are several cases of COVID-19 within its community…

B.C. judge approves class action lawsuit against WestJet over baggage fees
A B.C Judge has ruled that a class-action lawsuit can proceed against WestJet for charging…

Vernon councillor proposes outdoor skating rink for Polson Park
A Vernon councillor is proposing the city build a permanent outdoor winter skating rink in…

Heavy police presence in Valleyview; Kamloops RCMP ask public to avoid area
Kamloops RCMP are reporting a heavy police presence in the west Valleyview area of the…

Vernon woman suing for injuries caused during RCMP sting operation
A Vernon woman with a lengthy criminal record is suing the province claiming she was…