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Few options for Thompson-Okanagan residents this Canada Day
If you're looking for something to do during Canada Day, you might be on your…

Vernon woman becomes first female solo Race Across America overall winner
A Vernon woman made history in Annapolis, Maryland, Saturday night when she became the first…
Vernon’s former race track could become activity centre, park and housing
Vernon’s former Kin Race Track could be the site of a new indoor recreational facility,…

Renowned Vernon artist Sveva Caetani’s home opening to the public
Beloved Vernon teacher, artist and writer Sveva Caetani’s works have returned to the city after…

North Okanagan regional district to allow overnight homeless camps in regional parks
The Regional District of the North Okanagan is asking for Vernon city council's support to…

UPDATE: Missing Vernon woman located
UPDATE: 4:38 p.m. Friday, June 25, 2021 RCMP say a missing 22-year-old Vernon woman been…

Shuswap River flowing dangerously fast; floating with inflatables not recommended
With hotter temperatures people may be considering a float down the Shuswap River in Enderby,…

Submissions open for Armstrong theatre’s first Indigenous short film showcase
The Caravan Farm Theatre is welcoming submissions for their first Indigenous Short Film Showcase. Five…

Tickets selling out fast for Vernon’s newly renovated waterslides
Vernon’s popular waterslides haven’t even opened their doors to the public yet and some day…

Salmon Arm woman killed in North Okanagan motorcycle crash
A 58-year-old woman from Salmon Arm was killed in a crash on Highway 97A near…

Vernon RCMP officers assaulted, bear sprayed
A man and a woman are facing numerous possible charges after two Vernon RCMP officers…

Southern Interior’s largest printing company celebrates 100 years
A printing company founded in Vernon is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Wayside, originally…

Vernon edible garden built next to elementary school promotes food security to students
A Vernon permaculture group growing edible gardens in the city has expanded to involve students…

Dredge work to improve canal linking Kalamalka and Wood Lakes tied up in red tape
A Lake Country resident who wants to see safe passage for boaters between Kalamalka and…

Tell a funny travel story, learn how to speak Spanish in Vernon
A group of Vernon Spanish speakers are offering free language classes that will benefit travellers.…