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Survey says what? Crime and security not the most pressing issue facing downtown Vernon businesses?
VERNON – The conversation surrounding Vernon's street entrenched population and its effect of downtown business…
Vernon’s Predator Ridge resort set to hold recruitment fair
VERNON – Predator Ridge is gearing up for the upcoming busy tourist season and is…
Helicopter called to assist VSAR with injured Kamloops snow biker
LUMBY – Vernon Search and Rescue were called to an incident north of Lumby yesterday,…
Study finds Lake Okanagan responsible for CO2 emissions during irrigation
Okanagan Lake is more than a pretty spot for swimmers, boaters, and the mysterious Ogopogo.…
Highway 97A closed north of Vernon following two-vehicle collision
VERNON – Highway 97A is closed between Vernon and Armstrong following a serious two-vehicle collision…
Former Vernon fire chief sues city for unfair dismissal
VERNON – Former fire chief Keith Green is suing the City of Vernon alleging he…
Some sunshine forecast for the Okanagan this weekend
OKANAGAN – Okanagan residents can look forward to a mostly sunny weekend following some snow…
Vernon Special Olympics club allows athletes to focus on achievements
VERNON – Over 1,000 volunteers and 600 athletes are coming together this weekend to make…
Salmon Arm may be among first in B.C. to ban plastic bags
SALMON ARM – The City of Salmon Arm is aiming to be one of the…
UPDATE: Enquiries about measles vaccination up in Interior Health region
While there have been no confirmed cases of measles in the Interior Health region, there…
Home Depot’s looking to hire more than 100 employees in Kamloops, Okanagan
The Home Depot is looking to fill more than 100 vacancies in its stores in…
Special Olympics B.C. Winter Games get underway this week in Vernon
VERNON – Hundreds of athletes are set to gather in Vernon this week for the…
February cold on track to set new record in Kelowna
KELOWNA – Winter refuses to release its icy grip on the Okanagan this week Environment…
Booming construction industry leaves contractors scrambling to find workers
OKANAGAN – Contractors in the Okanagan are having a tough time finding workers. With more…
Pilot project aims to eliminate starlings en masse in North Okanagan
VERNON – While giant murmurations of starlings majestically swooping through the air might look impressive…
String of North Okanagan drug raids uncover large quantity of fentanyl
VERNON – Police have arrested five suspected drug dealers believed to be responsible for bringing…
Vernon poet’s ‘Homeless Memorial’ makes book award longlist
VERNON – A Vernon poet who published his first book last summer – after four…
Significant snow on the way for the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – Winter isn’t giving up its snowy, cold grip on the Okanagan anytime soon,…
Vernon woman who set fire to cedar hedge pleads guilty
VERNON – A 28-year-old Vernon woman who set fire to a cedar hedge before being…
Former Vernon Viper receives conditional discharge for drug possession
KELOWNA – A former Vernon Viper received a conditional discharge at court today for possessing…
Authorities investigating after Cherryville lumber accident
CHERRYVILLE – WorkSafe B.C. is investigating after a 31-year-old male was injured in a workplace…
Vernon population growth slows, lags behind provincial average
VERNON – The growth of Vernon's population slowed in 2018 dropping below the provincial average…
Winter wonderland expected to last few more days in Kamloops, Okanagan
It's a messy winter day in Kamloops and the Okanagan today, and according to Environment…
Brent Butt heading to Vernon for stand-up performance
VERNON – Saskatchewan born funny man Brent Butt will be taking to the stage at…