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Vernon pastry chefs lure in long lineups for fresh baked treats
A farm-to-table bakery was the centre of attention at a local Peachland market a few…
Coldstream couple opens new lavender farm to the public
A couple in Coldstream just opened their new lavender farm to the public. Benita and…
Police lay arson charges after multiple Vernon fires
A 34-year-old man has been charged with three counts of arson after a string of…
Program that pairs cops with health-care providers coming to Penticton, Vernon
Police officers in two Okanagan cities will soon be joined by health-care workers on calls…
After three year hiatus, Kal Rotary’s Dream Auction is back
After a year-three hiatus caused by the COVID pandemic, Kalamalka Rotary's Annual Dream Auction will…
Bowlers roll out idea to save Vernon’s Lincoln Lanes
After a year of the market with no takers, a group of bowlers has pitched…
Vernon resident rescues a dumped dog on the run for two weeks
A Vernon woman was finally able to get a stray dog that had been running…
Pawsitive outcome for dumped dog rescued in Vernon
A dog rescued by a Vernon resident after two weeks on the run is now…
Breaking the rules: Vernon council approves pool permits after the fact
To appease the owners of two multi-million dollar Vernon homes, council has OK'd the building…
Vernon dentist barred from suing in BC looked to Saskatchewan
A Vernon dentist who is barred in BC from taking any more legal action against…
Alberta man bought Vernon home with fraudulent cash; on the hook $500K
An Alberta businessman who duped almost $1 million out of investors and then used the…
Two missing after storm capsizes kayak, fishing vessel on Vernon lakes
Two people are missing following separate boating incidents that took place on lakes in Vernon…
One dead in North Okanagan ATV crash
Alcohol is believed to be a factor in a fatal ATV crash in the North…
Kayaker lost on Kalamalka Lake presumed drowned
Vernon RCMP say a missing kayaker caught in a storm on Kalamalka Lake earlier this…
Search continues for missing boat captain lost on Okanagan Lake
The body of the captain of a commercial fishing boat that capsized during a storm…
Vernon taxpayers likely to subsidize Coldstream residents public pool use
A breakdown in negotiations between the City of Vernon and the District of Coldstream could…
BC massage therapist led ‘campaign of harassment’ after 1-star review
A BC massage therapist who embarked on a lengthy campaign of harassment against a prospective…
Prestigious Silver Star Wine Festival about to uncork for second year
Elevated menus, wine tastings, entertainment and markets are on the menu for the four-day Silver…
Vernon chiropractor charged with sexual assault loses licence
A Vernon chiropractor currently awaiting trial on two charges of sexual assault has had his…
Man on scooter hit by semi in Vernon
A man in a mobility scooter was hit by a semi-truck in Vernon on Tuesday.…
Lucky Armstrong resident $500K richer after Lotto Max win
Armstrong resident Beverly Magill “stood there in shock” after learning she won half a million…
Severely emaciated dog found in remote area in Enderby
A starved dog was found in a remote area in Enderby and brought in for…
Drunk man crashes boat in Vernon, gets arrested
In the middle of the night, a drunk 21-year-old crashed their boat into a moored…
BC waterslides fined for not paying ‘managers’ overtime
A BC waterpark that hired "managers" but only paid them two to three dollars more…