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Vernon looks for help from neighbours in new fight with provincial government
VERNON – Local politicians are calling for support from nearby municipalities to claw back more…
Vernon councillors back 8.5 acre business park development
VERNON – A proposal to build an 8.5-acre business park on Silver Star Road came…
Cherryville artisan creates jewellery with loved one’s ashes
CHERRYVILLE – It may appear somewhat morbid to some, but artisan Helen Kovacs makes about…
B.C. punk rockers Dayglo Abortions making stop in Vernon
VERNON – Iconic Canadian punk rockers Dayglo Abortions are heading to Vernon. DGA, as they…
Vernon’s live music scene is dying and the people trying to keep it alive
VERNON – Musician Tim Reardon remembers the days when you'd have a hard time getting…
Winter road conditions keep North Okanagan RCMP busy with crashes
VERNON – Winter road conditions over the last 24 hours have led to eight vehicle…
Imitation firearm triggers RCMP, ERT and negotiators to residential facility
KELOWNA – A 38-year-old Kelowna man in possession of a pellet gun caused several police…
Metal Fest 2019 announces line-up heavy with Okanagan talent
ARMSTRONG – Heavy metal bands from the Okanagan will represent almost a quarter of the…
No easy path for local small business owners wanting to retire
VERNON – Richard Pierson is very happy his daughter will take over the business he…
Vernon RCMP seek witnesses to hit and run that left cyclist injured
VERNON – RCMP are appealing for witnesses in a hit and run incident that left…
UPDATE: Snowmobilers missing in North Okanagan safe and sound
VERNON – The search for two missing snowmobilers in the backcountry west of Vernon ended…
Retrial begins for Armstrong man previously convicted of sexual assault
VERNON – The retrial of an Armstrong man whose 2015 conviction for rape was thrown…
Bella most popular dog name in North Okanagan
VERNON – The Labrador Retriever is the most common breed of dog licensed in the…
Lumby cannabis growing facility gets green light from regional district; further approval still needed
LUMBY – A proposed marijuana production facility slated for rural Lumby has passed another hurdle…
Teen insists sexual touching with youth worker was consensual
VERNON – The complainant in a North Okanagan sex assault case repeatedly insisted that incidents…