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Violent offender released after guilty plea in Vernon court
A BC man charged with sexual assault and violence against his partner will be released…
Vernon man who assaulted prison guards suing after months in solitary confinement
A Vernon man who has been convicted of assaulting three prison guards is taking legal…
Interior Health suing injured US motorcyclist for $700,000 unpaid medical bill
The Interior Health Authority is suing a U.S. citizen for $720,000 in unpaid health-care bills…
West Kelowna fraudster gives fraudulent doctor’s note to court
A West Kelowna fraudster who used a fake medical note to avoid a court appearance…
Shuswap MLA’s family firm sued for alleged refusal to return $90K deposit
A BC houseboat company run by the family of BC United Shuswap MLA Greg Kyllo…
Ongoing dispute between Osoyoos neighbours lands back in court
A long-running neighbourly dispute that has led to criminal convictions and a restraining order was…
Shuswap octogenarian charged with fraud: securities commission
An 82-year-old man from the Shuswap has been charged with fraud. According to the Criminal…
Shuswap MLA’s company in court fight over houseboats
The family company of Shuswap MLA Greg Kyllo is embroiled in a messy court battle…
Vernon pharmacist, sentenced in 2023 for killing partner, already on parole
A Vernon pharmacist who killed his girlfriend by repetitively smashing her head into the floor,…
Treasurer stole money from Kelowna school fund to survive: Defence
At one point, the books for the parent advisory council at a Kelowna elementary school…
North Okanagan man tries to capture escaped bull, gets 14 days jail instead
A North Okanagan man, who was driving an ATV and trying to capture an escaped…
Kelowna orchardists striking back against serial harasser
A Kelowna orchardist family who has become the latest target in a BC man's campaign…
West Kelowna fraudster’s insurance scam nets her $15,000 — and jail time
A West Kelowna mom of two, with a lengthy history of ripping people off, will…
Salmon Arm victim, 90, had life forever altered after carjacking, assault
It was cold and there was snow on the ground last December when 90-year-old Salmon…
Vernon mom awarded $23,000 in bitter land dispute with son
A bitter dispute between a Vernon artist and his mother over the ownership of the…
No jail for Vernon driver involved in fatal hit and run
It was dark and raining on the November morning last year when Blake Eric Martin…
Victim of sexual assault suing Vernon doctor and other victims
A victim of a Vernon doctor currently serving jail time for sexually assaulting her is…
Keremeos senior, former Rotary Club president charged with attempted murder of wife
A Keremeos senior and former Rotary Club president has been charged with the attempted murder…
BC predator isolated elderly woman from friends and family, then swiped $1M
A BC predator who bilked an elderly and vulnerable senior out of more than $1…
Veteran Summerland RBC manager jailed for swiping $850K from seniors
Summerland resident Terry Lee Sedawie was respected and well-loved and had worked for the Royal…
Kelowna orchardist family win injunction against serial harasser
A Kelowna orchardist family who became the latest target of an online serial harasser have…
No written contract costs Naramata couple $400K in legal fight with builder
A South Okanagan couple have been left the hook to pay $400,000 after they had…
Kelowna RCMP arrest senior ‘pestering’ officers at cop shop
While the RCMP is often taken to task about their lack of action when panhandlers…
Osoyoos driver caught with no licence gets reduced sentence so he can drive to work
A BC judge has halved the amount of jail time given to a Southern Okanagan…