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Neighbouring communities not happy with Vernon’s move to new pricing system for recreation
The District of Coldstream and two regional district electoral areas have expressed its disappointment with…
Kelowna driver faces drunk driving charge after hitting cop car in Vernon
A Kelowna driver is facing drunk driving charges after he crashed into a Vernon RCMP…
Someone stole a vehicle left idling in Enderby
The Vernon North Okanagan RCMP is searching for a stolen vehicle after it was left…
Two people charged in death of North Okanagan child
After an investigation into the death of a child in the North Okanagan, RCMP Southeast…
Vernon to consider proposal for tallest building in city
The sight of Vernon’s old legion could be used to build Vernon’s tallest building to…
This furry animal will do important conservation work in Vernon, Penticton
Nearly all the Okanagan’s wetlands have been lost to development and urbanization, leading to a…
Kevin Acton selected to represent BC United in 2024
BC United has chosen Lumby’s Mayor Kevin Acton to be their candidate in Vernon-Lumby for…
Check out these sensory-friendly Christmas events for Okanagan, Kamloops kids with autism
Christmas is around the corner with all its busy crowds, bright lights and music and…
Vernon RCMP ask driver in fatal hit and run to do the right thing
Vernon RCMP are investigating a fatal hit and run that happened early this morning. A…
Two pedestrians seriously injured in collision with off-duty Revelstoke RCMP officer
Two pedestrians were seriously injured in a collision with a vehicle being driven by an…
UPDATE: Possible weapon prompts hold and secure at Vernon high school
Kalamalka Secondary School was placed under a hold and secure by Vernon RCMP for several…
Two suspects arrested for bringing fake gun near Vernon-area high school
Two suspects have been arrested for carrying a fake gun near a Vernon-area high school…
A magical Quidditch tournament is coming to Vernon
Vernon will be hosting its first ever Quidditch tournament this Remembrance Day weekend. At 9…
New dates for Salmon Arm Roots and Blues as organizers try to avoid wildfire smoke
Salmon Arm Roots and Blues music festival has announced it’s going to happen earlier than…
Vernon-Lumby’s BC United candidate is working hard to avoid a split vote with the BC Conservatives
The BC United Party has its candidate for Vernon-Lumby and Kevin Acton says he's excited…
NO NEED FOR ALARM: BC emergency alert system tested today
There will be a Canada-wide test of the National Public Alerting System this afternoon. The…
BC SPCA shelter in Vernon closing its doors for good
The BC SPCA announced its Vernon animal centre will be closing at the end of…
Ministry of Health tried to avoid the closure of Vernon’s last walk-in clinic
With Vernon’s last walk-in clinic closed today, the Ministry of Health said it offered more…
Emergency alert test in BC includes a siren near Vernon
There will be a routine nationwide emergency alert system test next week in BC that…
Paddleboarding Vernon pup’s photo chosen for nationwide fundraising calendar
An eight-month-old Vernon pup is a star after pet lovers across the country voted for…
Couple who lost dog in crash near Revelstoke asking public for help
A couple lost their dog in a car accident between Revelstoke and the Nakusp Ferry…
Not into skiing? Try these other outdoor Thompson-Okanagan winter activities
With winter fast approaching and the days getting shorter, some fun in the snow might…
Vernon hockey coach appeals sexual assault conviction of former player
CONTENT ADVISORY A former Vernon hockey coach will be tried again after he was convicted…
Critically endangered Okanagan First Nations language preserved in new book
The critically endangered n?syilxcn? language is being immortalized in the Syilx Language House’s ninth book…