Vernon news

Injured owl rescued near Cherryville, rehabilitated in Kamloops
CHERRYVILLE – It’s been a couple of months since a Cherryville family rescued an owl,…
Vernon organization wants to combat homelessness with tiny home project
VERNON – A Vernon organization is looking to solve a big problem with a tiny…

Remains of Vernon man missing for years were examined in Bosnia
VERNON – Human remains discovered in Vernon last summer travelled to the other side of…
Southern Interior leads province in snowpack levels
OKANAGAN COULD SEE SEASONAL FLOODING, SNOWPACK REPORT SAYS THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – February was unseasonably warm and…

Gas prices climbing across the Interior
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – After weeks of gas prices hovering in the $.90 per litre range, stations…

Unusual fish found near shores of Shuswap Lake startles residents, government officials
CANOE – Fisheries staff had quite the scare last month when a strange fish showed…

School closures recommended in the North Okanagan-Shuswap district
NORTH OKANAGAN – A number of school closures are being eyed in the North Okanagan.…

Countdown to possible Shuswap school closure continues
NORTH OKANAGAN – The North Okanagan-Shuswap School Board has begun a process that would allow…

Have your say on SD 83 school changes at these upcoming meetings
NORTH OKANAGAN – The public will play a large role in the decision-making process into…
School board moves to public consultation on big changes for September 2015
NORTH OKANAGAN – There could be some big changes in School District 83 as early…

Human remains identified as those of Vernon man presumed drowned five years ago
CHERRYVILLE – The remains of a Vernon man presumed drowned five years ago have finally…
RCMP volunteers sought to help curb crime in Vernon, Lumby
VERNON – If you’re interested in lending your eyes and ears for the betterment of…

Vernon Rec Centre seeking menu suggestions from the public for new kiosk
VERNON – The Vernon Recreation Centre wants to know what gets your mouth watering. Recreation…

North Okanagan community mourning loss of young women killed in weekend crash
VERNON – A small North Okanagan community is grieving the loss of two young women…
UPDATE: Two young women killed in Vernon rollover
VERNON – Two young people were killed in a rollover early this morning on Highway…