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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…

No long weekend camping at these rec sites in the North Okanagan due to wildfires
NORTH OKANAGAN – As the long weekend approaches, access to two popular backcountry and camping…

Lightning ignites new wildfires in North Okanagan, Shuswap
There’s a good chance you’ll notice some smoke in the hills around the Southern Interior…

Weekend lightning could still cause fires days later
VERNON – Lightning that struck around the Mabel Lake region last weekend could still pose…
Expenses predicted to cost Vernon an extra $1.7 million next year
VERNON – Dipping into an RCMP reserve fund was one suggestion by city staff to…
Noise limit making it hard to return to the races at North Okanagan’s Motoplex Speedway
NORTH OKANAGAN – It was another quiet summer at the Motoplex Speedway in the North…
Vernon’s new council will receive pay increase
VERNON – Vernon city council have approved a pay raise that will come into place…

Vernon RCMP arrest man wanted on numerous charges
VERNON – Police arrested a man after a brief foot chase in Vernon yesterday evening.…

Portion of Mabel Lake Road and more rec sites closed as crews battle wildfires
NORTH OKANAGAN – People are being asked to give B.C. Wildfire crews room to safely…

Six-year-old child dies in Vernon boating accident
VERNON – A child was killed today in a boating accident on Kalamalka Lake. Police…

Looking for a forever home; Vernon SPCA pet of the week
VERNON – Brooks is a sweet dog from the Vernon SPCA. A media release says…
Fall from North Okanagan waterfall prompts warning about dangerous selfies
VERNON – The selfie snapper who fell 150-foot down a waterfall at the waterfalls in…

Vernon house fire sparks RCMP investigation
VERNON – Last night crews responded to calls for a house fire in Vernon. At…
Deadly consequences: People falling through cracks waiting for addiction treatment
NORTH OKANAGAN – Working at a centre that helps people overcome their drug and alcohol…