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Air Canada flight makes emergency landing in Kelowna
KELOWNA – Some travellers got an unexpected detour to Kelowna this morning. The Air Canada…
RCMP investigating second homicide in a month in Oliver
OLIVER – For the second time within three weeks, Oliver RCMP are investigating a homicide.…
Man arrested for random assaults with metal bar in downtown Kelowna
KELOWNA – Police have arrested a man who allegedly assaulted several bystanders early yesterday morning…
Body discovered near West Kelowna intersection
WEST KELOWNA – A body was found last night down an embankment near the intersection…
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…
Man assaults random strangers with metal bar in downtown Kelowna
KELOWNA – Police arrested a man who allegedly assaulted several bystanders in downtown Kelowna with…
Vernon city councillor setting up needle buyback program
VERNON – Vernon city council's decision not to support a needle buyback scheme isn't stopping…
Arrests made during police raid at suspected Vernon drug house
VERNON – Four people were arrested yesterday afternoon for drug trafficking after a police raid…
Vernon man fined for brandishing replica gun in Polson Park
VERNON – A 23-year-old Vernon man has been fined $500 after being spotted in Polson…
Motorcycle crash leaves one dead near Needles Ferry
A motorcyclist has died and another biker was airlifted to hospital following a collision on…
Hot tips to keep pets cool and safe this summer
Most of us are well aware that you should never leave a pet alone in…
Kamloops gas price rises, but still cheapest in region
Drivers filling up their fuel tanks in Kamloops today will see a noticeable difference since…
Campaign to buy wagons for Vernon’s homeless hits its target
VERNON – A Gofundme page set up to purchase wagons for homeless people following the…
Illegal campers may have sparked weekend wildfire near Vernon
VERNON – A small wildlife that burned north of Vernon on Saturday afternoon may have…
Body found near Mabel Lake believed to be missing kayaker
VERNON – A body recovered near Mabel Lake on Saturday is believed to be that…
Evacuation alerts rescinded for Yates Road fire
KELOWNA – The Yates Road fire is under control and officials have deemed the area…
Sixteen-year-old girl dies at Kelowna music festival
KELOWNA – A young girl has died at a local music festival this week. RCMP…
Special air quality statement for Thompson and Okanagan regions
There’s something in the air, but we’re not talking about love here. During a wildfire…
UPDATE: Evacuation alerts are still in place but no significant change from Yates Road wildfire
KELOWNA – Crews have made good progress on the Yates Road fire in Kelowna. The…
After 45 years on and off the streets, Vernon poet gets book published
VERNON – With a long grey beard, torn running shoes and a tattered old jacket…
Vernon horse owner perplexed following horse hair theft
VERNON – A Vernon horse stable has recently erected large spotlights in an effort to…
Rogue apiarist hopes a buzz will change Vernon’s beekeeping ban
VERNON – When Dawn Tucker agrees to meet up to explain her situation, she's careful…
Survey shows the majority of homeless people in Vernon are from Vernon
VERNON – Contrary to the often-touted belief that Vernon is attracting homeless people from elsewhere,…
Vernon shopping cart ban seen as ‘unkind’ by city’s homeless
VERNON – Rochelle Nelson lives rough on the streets in Vernon. At age 40, she…