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Man ejected from truck in Vernon crash dies of injuries
VERNON – Police are investigating a car crash in Vernon that left one man dead…
Police investigate body found in Vernon apartment
VERNON – RCMP are investigating the suspicious death of a man found in a Vernon…
MAPS: Perspective on how much has been burnt by Southern Interior wildfires
One month into the wildfire season in B.C.and the total number of hectares burned has…
North Okanagan man sentenced for ‘brutal’ killing of Lumby teacher
VERNON – A Vernon judge called convicted murderer Howard Krewson “selfish” and “narcissistic” as he…
Fines issued for 15 illegal campfires in B.C. last week
Much of the province is burning and shockingly, some people are still having campfires despite…
Chance of thunderstorms before a hot weekend in the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – The last thing crews battling wildfires need is lighting and unfortunately, there is a…
Behind Vernon’s emergency wildfire evacuation efforts
“WE’RE PREPARING FOR THE WORST, HOPING FOR THE BEST” VERNON – You can hear the…
Early morning wake up call for Armstrong couple as semi careens into home
“YOU SEE A TANKER TRUCK RIGHT BESIDE YOUR WINDOW AND IT WAKES YOU UP IN…
Vernon bans campfires and barbecues in parks and open spaces due to wildfire risk
VERNON – Leave the hotdogs and pack a sandwich instead — no campfires or barbecues…
Vernon not signing off on new welcome signs until deficiencies are fixed
VERNON – It’s been a bumpy road for Vernon’s new welcome signs, but the end…
Friends and family shocked by suspicious death of Vernon man
VERNON – Family members have identified the victim of a suspicious death earlier this week…
Mountie gallops from evacuated Williams Lake on horseback
A Kelowna-born police officer put his cowboy skills to good use to help move an…
High winds expected to challenge wildfire fight
Changing weather conditions have prompted a warning that heavy winds could significantly impact the wildfire…
Smoky skies alert removed for most of Southern Interior
Breathe a sigh of relief because the smoky skies have drifted away from most of…
Man who drove getaway vehicle in Lumby robbery sentenced to house arrest
VERNON – A Lumby man who helped rob a convenience store in the North Okanagan…