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Appliances stolen from three unfinished homes in Lake Country
LAKE COUNTRY – Three homes still under construction in Lake Country were hit by thieves…
Vernon man sentenced for setting fire outside pet shop had history of arson
LIGHTING FIRES MADE HIM FEEL BETTER VERNON – In sentencing a Vernon man to three…
Police believe Vernon shootings are linked to the drug trade
VERNON – Police believe four violent incidents in the past month, three of which involved…
North Okanagan-Shuswap school trustees urged to submit ‘needs-based’ budget for increased government funding
SALMON ARM – The North Okanagan-Shuswap school board has been asked to take a stand…
Suspicious fires in Vernon now at 77 in past two years
VERNON – If you paid attention to the news during the past couple of years,…
Okanagan Indian Band says B.C. author appropriated cultural story in new children’s book
VERNON – The Okanagan Indian Band is voicing outrage after it says a non-indigenous author…
Two men arrested in Okanagan for homicide in Clinton
CLINTON – Two men have been taken into custody in connection with the killing of…
Couple rescued from Kalamalka Lake near Vernon
COLDSTREAM – A couple were take to Vernon hospital after they were pulled from Kalamalka…
Firefighters frustrated by pair of human-caused fires in North Okanagan
“IT’S A LACK OF COMMON SENSE THAT DRIVES ME CRAZY” VERNON – Firefighters in the…
Rainy skies expected over the Okanagan this week
OKANAGAN – Much needed rain is in the forecast this week. Environment Canada is calling…
Lavington pellet plant makes changes to prevent another fire
LAVINGTON – Actions have been taken to prevent a fire at Lavington’s new pellet plant…
Identity of man who died in Vernon rock-climbing incident released
VERNON – The identity of a man who died in a rock climbing incident in…
Rock climber falls to his death in Vernon
VERNON – A couple walking their dog on Turtle Mountain in Vernon made a horrible…
Vernon RCMP seek owner of abandoned suitcase
VERNON – Police are looking for the rightful owner of a suitcase. The luggage bag…
School District 83 to pay portion of special advisor’s review
SALMON ARM – The full cost of hiring a special advisor to review School District…