Vernon news

New Enderby gas station gets architectural nod for innovation and beauty
ENDERBY – A busy stopping place in Enderby has been recognized for its unique architectural…
Overdose warning for Interior Health based on trends, not specific incidents
SPATE OF OVERDOSES IN JANUARY NOT MUCH OUT OF THE ORDINARY TODAY, BUT UP MARKEDLY…

Drug overdose warning issued in Okanagan communities
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – The public is being warned about an increase in fatal and non-fatal overdoses…

Vernon couple say thief caught in the act
'THEY JUST TRIED TO PRETEND THAT WE WEREN'T THERE' VERNON – A Vernon couple is…

A Kelowna safe injection site would have its challenges
LOCAL LEADERS NEED DATA; HAVE OTHER PRIORITIES KELOWNA – Safe injection and intravenous drug use…

Vernon dog named Lucky lives up to name after surviving ‘bizarre’ bear encounter
'HE GOT RAKED DOWN BOTH SIDES. YOU COULD SEE THE FOUR, DEEP CLAW MARKS' VERNON…

VIDEO: Kamloops and Salmon Arm filmmakers vie for top spot in short films contest
KAMLOOPS – Two local filmmakers are waiting to see who receives the top vote in…

Dates set for public consultation on possible Armstrong, Salmon Arm school closures
NORTH OKANAGAN – Community members can have their say on potential school closures at two…

Interior Health laundry workers rally ahead of privatization decision
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Laundry workers throughout the Interior Health Authority took to the streets one more…
Stranded snowmobilers rescued in North Okanagan; on their own dime to retrieve sleds
"WE DON'T RESCUE SNOWMOBILES, WE RESCUE PEOPLE." NORTH OKANAGAN – A group of people exploring…

Rainy weather to continue this week in the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – With temperatures staying above seasonal normals most days, and at least a chance…

RCMP asking for help to find missing Armstrong man
VERNON – RCMP are asking for the public’s help to find a missing Armstrong man.…

Leap Day demonstrations planned by Interior Health laundry workers
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – The people who work at in hospital laundries in our region will be…

UPDATE: Vernon air quality advisory ended
UPDATE: 1:45 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 2016 VERNON – The dust advisory issued for the Vernon…

Ongoing cuts means budget pain for Okanagan College
OKANAGAN – A tuition increase this week at Okanagan College is a symptom of the…