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Wet weekend ahead for the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – Temperatures are expected to be just above seasonal normals much of the weekend…
UPDATE: Vernon teen located
UPDATE: 11:38 A.M., MARCH 16, 2016 RCMP say the teen has been located. All personal…
From horses and bells to state of the art; Vernon Fire Department has come a long way in 125 years
VERNON – Things have come a long way at the Vernon Fire Department since it…
Search for rightful owner of war medals still going strong
VERNON – A former Vernon man has received plenty of interest from museums wanting to…
Mapping war memorials throughout the Southern Interior
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – There are thousands of war monuments and memorials across the country and the…
Still a long way to go to reach goal of zero vehicle fatalities in B.C.
MUNICIPAL LIMIT OF 30 KM/H RECOMMENDED THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Speed, impairment and distracted driving are being…
Vernon frustrated at being left out of national homelessness strategy
VERNON – With a significant homelessness issue on its hands, the City of Vernon is…
Bringing the heat: Records fall around the province
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Temperatures soared above seasonal normals yesterday, setting new records and capping off the…
Avalanche control to cause more delays on Highways 1 and 3 today
REVELSTOKE – As avalanche risk increases crews are doing their part to control the risk…
Mystery solved: Box of keepsakes found in Vernon finds its family
VERNON – Lorna’s Box has found its way home. It’s a conclusion Vernon resident Jack…
Fight against invasive mussels in B.C. strengthened with funding of new inspection stations
KELOWNA – New permanent inspection stations will help in the battle to keep invasive mussels…
One-year prison sentence for Vernon man who sexually touched child is ‘cruel and unusual punishment’: judge
VERNON – A Supreme Court Judge says a Vernon man’s charter rights were violated by…
Expect delays on Trans-Canada during avalanche control today
REVELSTOKE – Avalanche conditions have led to a province-wide warning this week and crews will…
Salmon Arm man sent to prison after daughter speaks up about sexual assaults
SALMON ARM – A Salmon Arm man was sentenced to seven years behind bars and…
Goose egg addling program underway in the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – The annual effort to reduce burgeoning populations and negative effects of the Okanagan…
Warm weather avalanche warning issued across B.C.
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Visitors to the Interior backcountry are being warned of an increased avalanche hazard…
Snowmobilers stuck overnight in Hunter’s Range rescued by helicopter
VERNON – Two missing sledders were found tired, cold and damp but otherwise alright after…
Top ten weird things found in Okanagan and Shuswap septic tanks
OKANAGAN – From dentures to hammers, you might be surprised at what gets lost down…
Snowpack remains just above normal in most of Southern Interior
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Snowpacks in the region have increased slightly over the past several weeks, leaving…
Warm, sunny week ahead in the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – If you enjoy sunshine and warmth, this is your week. Temperatures are expected…
UPDATE: Missing Vernon woman has been located
UPDATE: 1:52 p.m., Saturday, March 26, 2016 VERNON – RCMP say the missing 26-year-old Vernon…
Suspicious fire at vacant, notorious Vernon motel
VERNON – RCMP are investigating a suspicious fire at an infamous Vernon motel last night.…
UPDATE: Missing elderly Salmon Arm man found
SALMON ARM – Shuswap Search and Rescue is reporting a missing Salmon Arm senior has…
Vernon RCMP looking for missing teenaged girl
VERNON – Police in Vernon are asking for the public’s help to find a missing…