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Grow-op raided by police same location as Vernon shooting
VERNON – The location of this morning’s police raid at a licensed grow-op in Vernon…
UPDATE: Lots of noise as RCMP raid licensed Vernon grow-ops
VERNON – A loud noise that may have sounded like gunshots early this morning was…
RCMP not letting youth off the hook following prank bomb threat at Vernon mall
VERNON – Police are sending a message after the latest incident of swatting — deceiving…
Syrian refugee health protocol to become Interior Health standard
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – The Interior Health Authority has developed a culturally-sensitive health care protocol to deal…
Vernon’s new kindness meters proving their worth
VERNON – Kindness meters appear to be having an effect on aggressive panhandling in Vernon.…
Fintry Queen given a few more weeks to find a home
KELOWNA – The owners of the Fintry Queen has been granted a small reprieve. Andy…
Soaked? So far, rain is barely above ‘normal’ for July
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – What a difference a year — and a whole bunch of rain —…
Quirk at Kelowna crematorium sends sensitive exports to Kamloops
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Installlation of new equipment means a Kelowna funeral home must perform cremations at…
Family questions coroner’s report labelling Vernon deaths as suicide pact
VERNON – The deaths of two people last summer, one of whom was found in…
Charge dropped against 15-year-old Vernon boy accused of murder
VERNON – Only one of three people originally accused in a Vernon murder case is…
Pokemon on the loose in the Thompson Okanagan
KAMLOOPS – If someone is lurking around your yard or walking vacantly down the street…
Silver Star unveils new summer tubing ride
VERNON – Tubing at Silver Star Mountain isn’t just a winter activity anymore. While many…
Splash mob on Kal Lake to raise awareness about invasive mussels
VERNON – A group of people trying to keep invasive mussels out of local lakes…
Family credits helmet with saving Vernon ATV rider’s life
VERNON – A Vernon man airlifted to hospital after a gruesome accident in the North…
West Kelowna firefighters can now administer anti-overdose drug
WEST KELOWNA – First responders from West Kelowna Fire Rescue will now be able to…
Kelowna’s Fintry Queen sunk if owner doesn’t sell $100,000 worth of cruise tickets by month’s end
ICONIC DINNER CRUISE SHIP IN HOCK TO CITY FOR MOORAGE FEES CENTRAL OKANAGAN – Try…
Vernon installs special meters to help with aggressive panhandling concerns
VERNON – The City of Vernon has taken a unique approach to tackling aggressive panhandling…
Unless you like rain, plan Okanagan outdoor events for mid week
OKANAGAN – Following the Canada Day long weekend, Environment Canada is calling for cooler temperatures…
Senior’s advocate makes recommendations to curb violence in care homes
OKANAGAN – More than 400 seniors were harmed by fellow patients in care homes last…
Anonymous rail trail supporter pledges to match donations for Canada Day
OKANAGAN – A patriotic donor is celebrating Canada, and its beautiful outdoors, by offering to…
Booze, drugs, speed led to deadly highway crash in Vernon: Coroner
VERNON – Speed, drugs and alcohol were factors in a car crash that claimed the…
Okanagan College considering sexual violence policy
OKANAGAN – Okanagan College is considering a new policy governing sexual violence and misconduct. A…
Okanagan heat wave ushers out June
OKANAGAN – Temperatures were above normal Sunday but things are about to heat up even…
Off the streets, the drugs and the alcohol, Vernon men give each other strength and hope
“I REALIZED I WAS GOING TO DIE SO I CAME BACK” VERNON – The meeting…