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Climate change one possible reason behind early Kokanee spawn on Okanagan Lake
OKANAGAN – The early spawning of kokanee on Deep Creek could be an attempt by…
Sci-fi thriller featuring actors from Breaking Bad and The Expendables being filmed in Vernon
"A LOT MORE PEOPLE WILL BE PAYING FOR THEIR MORTGAGE FROM FILM WORK DONE LOCALLY"…
North Okanagan man dies fighting Interior Health and doctors over missed cancer diagnosis; lawsuit lives on
VERNON – A lawsuit accusing the Interior Health Authority and physicians of negligence for allegedly…
Hot real estate market continues on short supply in Central and North Okanagan
OKANAGAN – The weather’s been a bit cool but the hot real estate market in…
Lions Club seeks to gift iconic community hall to West Kelowna
WEST KELOWNA – Increasing costs along with declining membership and revenues is the reason the…
Officials determine cause of Vernon wildfire, and it wasn’t people
VERNON – Investigators have concluded a wildfire that forced some 60 residents from their homes…
WFN Election 2016: Daughter has mom at her back as both vie for council seat
WESTBANK FIRST NATION – She’s the youngest candidate on the ballot for Westbank First Nation…
UPDATE: Power outage hits north end of Okanagan Lake
OKANAGAN – Power was out for over 1,700 B.C. Hydro customers in a sparsely populated…
Fire near Vernon’s Adventure Bay suspected to be human-caused
VERNON – An aggressive wildfire that forced the evacuations of 60 people over the weekend…
Vernon RCMP release photo of robbery suspect
VERNON – Police are looking for a man who robbed a Vernon gas station last…
UPDATE: Fire contained, Vernon residents can return home
VERNON – A fire burning near homes on the west side of Vernon has been…
He’s back: Controversial former chief challenging WFN’s Louie
WESTBANK FIRST NATION – Robert Louie is facing some tough and experienced competition to retain…
Vernon residents asked to stay alert as number of suspicious fires grows
VERNON – The number of suspicious fires in a Vernon neighbourhood continues to grow. Last…
Suspicious fire at former Vernon Legion under investigation
VERNON – A suspicious fire at the former Legion building in downtown Vernon early this…
“Enough is enough”: Man upset after roadside memorial damaged in Vernon
VERNON – A grieving man is shocked and upset after finding a roadside memorial for…
Fintry Queen looking for anchorage off provincial land on Okanagan Lake
OKANAGAN – The Fintry Queen is looking for a place to anchor opposite provincially-owned land…
Police meet with city over recent Vernon shootings
VERNON – Vernon’s mayor confirms council has met with the RCMP to discuss a recent…
Rescue personnel share advice after dramatic search for father and son on Okanagan Lake
VERNON – Vernon Search and Rescue is reminding the public to take precautions after a…
Pet micro-pig considered a prohibited farm animal in Vernon
VERNON – Vernon’s mayor is open to exploring the idea of allowing pet pigs in…
Individuals arrested during Vernon pot raids have been let go
VERNON – Four people arrested earlier this week in a pair of coordinated police raids…
Local men come to aid of Great Horned owls stuck in Vernon soccer net
VERNON – A pair of Great Horned owls tangled up in a soccer net flew…
Rainclouds fail to scare away too many North Okanagan tourists
VERNON – Cool, rainy weather over the past few weeks may have put a bit…
North Okanagan manslaughter case may hinge on police statements
VERNON – Legal arguments in a North Okanagan manslaughter case could determine whether the trial…
Safe consumption services at least six months away for Interior Health
OVERDOSE RATE THIS YEAR IN HEALTH AUTHORITY ALMOST DOUBLE THAT OF 2015 THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – News…