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Vndec2017
A trip back in time to Christmas in Vernon 125 years ago
VERNON – During the Christmas of 1892, Mr. Postill returned from the coast for Christmas,…
Internal government emails reveal frustration behind unauthorized fire lookout construction
SICAMOUS – We still don’t know how things will turn out for a rebuilt fire…
Another case of meningococcal disease confirmed within Interior Health region
OKANAGAN – The Interior Health Authority has confirmed another case of meningococcal disease. This is…
Vernon shelters scrambling to keep up with unprecedented demand
VERNON – Shelters in Vernon have asked the province for more sleeping mats to help accommodate…
Snow will end by New Year’s Eve in Okanagan, but it will still be cold
OKANAGAN – Plan for lots of fresh snow in the Okanagan over the news few…
Best Christmas ever for Vernon’s newest millionaire
VERNON – A 32-year-old Vernon man says his million-dollar lotto win is the best Christmas…
Vernon resident forced out by early morning house fire
VERNON – Alert neighbours banged on the door of a Vernon man’s home early this…
Medical services premiums to be cut by half in January
VICTORIA – The Province of British Columbia takes an initial step towards the elimination of…
“It’s just stuff,” man says after tiny home destroyed by fire in North Okanagan
VERNON – A North Okanagan man is keeping a positive attitude after the tiny home…
Across the Okanagan, more cold and snow expected this week
OKANAGAN – Plan for a week of snow before a cloudy New Year's Eve and…
North Okanagan students transform school lockers into works of art
ARMSTRONG – Generic orange lockers are getting a major facelift at a high school in…
UPDATE: Vernon RCMP say woman reported missing is safe and sound
VERNON – Police have located a Vernon woman reported missing earlier today. The 19-year-old, who…
VIDEO: North Okanagan RCMP bust the Grinch at local mall
VERNON – The Grinch didn’t have a hope of making a clean getaway after he…
North Okanagan community rallies to keep good Samaritans behind the wheels of their snowplows
ENDERBY – After news that a group of volunteer snow plowers might have to cease…
“Hi, do you have any naloxone kits?”: What happened when I went to the local pharmacy
VERNON – I stepped up to the counter, cleared my voice and said “hi, do…
Plenty to explore across the Thompson-Okanagan over the holidays
KELOWNA – If you are looking to find events to get you out and about…
Value of Okanagan property continues steady climb
OKANAGAN – It’s almost time for the annual release of B.C. Assessment’s property values and…
White Christmas expected for Okanagan
OKANAGAN – With freezing temperatures, and some snowfall predicted before the big day, it should…
Tow truck driver almost hit by car while helping another driver in Vernon
VERNON – A Vernon tow truck driver narrowly missed being hit by a vehicle that…
North Okanagan-Shuswap School District could move ahead with outdoor school as early as next year
NORTH OKANAGAN – The North Okanagan-Shuswap School District is thinking outside the box. The district…
Southern Interior blanketed by first major snowfall of December
From highway closures to flight cancellations, December's first major snowfall of the season had serious…
Salmon Arm micro-preemie not quite so tiny anymore
SALMON ARM – A micro-preemie born to a Salmon Arm couple earlier this year is…
Police warn of Grinch stealing Christmas decorations in Vernon
VERNON – Police are warning local residents that a Grinch appears to be in town.…
Highway 5 Southbound closed by a commercial vehicle incident
KAMLOOPS – An incident involving commercial vehicles has closed the southbound lanes of Highway 5 between…