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Vernon mom comes close to death after living room birth
'SOMETIMES WE FORGET THE RISK THAT WE'RE TAKING.' VERNON – Ashley Stevenson went to the…
Okanagan may see some smoke relief this weekend
OKANAGAN – A change in the weather is on the way, and with it, some…
Suspected drunk driver causes three-vehicle collision near Enderby
ENDERBY – An Enderby man believed to be under the influence of alcohol caused a…
Cancer battle won’t stop Vernon city councillor from doing what she loves
VERNON – It was halfway through her first four-year term as a Vernon city councillor…
Man found not criminally responsible for killing his mother in Vernon to remain in psychiatric hospital
VERNON – The British Columbia Review Board has ruled a man from the Philippines —…
North Okanagan man launches needle buyback scheme from back of minivan
VERNON – Inspired by a similar initiative in Kamloops, a Spallumcheen resident has launched a…
Former baseball hopeful developed addiction after sports surgery; convicted for drug trafficking in North Okanagan
VERNON – A former baseball player with a scholarship to a U.S. college was handed…
Vernon man who killed, dismembered friend loses bid for absolute discharge
CONTENT ADVISORY VERNON – A schizophrenic Vernon man, who was found not criminally responsible for…
Vernon RCMP commend group of men who came to Mountie’s aid during difficult arrest
VERNON – Police in the North Okanagan are thanking four people who came to the…
Owner of puppies rescued by B.C. Wildfire crew says they weren’t lost
VERNON – The owner of the five puppies rescued by B.C. Wildfire firefighters on the…
Smoky conditions forecast to slowly improve in Okanagan this week
OKANAGAN – Oppressively smoky skies put a damper on summer in the Okanagan over the…
B.C. Wildfire crew rescues lost puppies near Monashee Fire Complex
VERNON – Five adorable puppies were found on the side of the road by a…
Thompson-Okanagan makes top 50 National Geographic list, but not for reasons you’d expect
The Thompson-Okanagan region has been recognized by the venerable National Geographic magazine's list of Canada’s…
Wildfire not as big a threat to B.C. Interior wildlife as you might think
If you are worried wildlife that roams the forests of the B.C. Interior is suffering…
Woman from ‘Make Canada Great Always’ video says Vernon really was the right choice
VERNON – Cassandra DeSanti never thought a video of herself coming out of anesthesia would…
Parents of two missing women return to Shuswap, North Okanagan to keep searching
The families of two missing woman are again in the Okanagan searching for their daughters.…
Needle drop box installed in front of Vernon home was in the ‘wrong spot’
VERNON – Within hours of the city installing its first 24-hour needle drop box plans…
Smoky air is also a concern for Okanagan pets
It's not just humans that need to take precautions because of the poor air quality…
Expect smoky skies in the Okanagan right through the weekend
OKANAGAN – An unchanging weather pattern and forest fires burning at all four points of…
You may already be using it but Okanagan Rail Trail opens for real next month
OKANAGAN – It’s official. The Okanagan Rail Trail will legally open at the end of…
Interior air quality is very poor but not comparable to big city smog
It may look bad, and there can be health concerns, but according to the B.C.…
B.C. gangster charged for attacking man with a golf club in North Okanagan
VERNON – A convicted drug smuggler and known gangster has been charged after allegedly attacking…
Viral video captures dad’s hilarious prank on daughter at Vernon hospital
VERNON – A highly medicated woman coming out of surgery at Vernon Jubilee Hospital is…
Kelowna man arrested after allegedly committing two robberies in two hours in Vernon
VERNON – A 28-year-old Kelowna man was arrested yesterday after allegedly robbing two Vernon businesses…