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Vnmay2017
After living their dream, Falkland Pub owners are ready to sell
FALKLAND – Along the highway stretch from Kamloops to Vernon sits a small community called…
UPDATE: ‘I wasn’t her boyfriend:’ Man convicted of Caitlin Potts assault explains
“IT WAS REALLY DISTURBING. THE BEATING SHE GOT… I JUST WANTED TO MAKE IT STOP”…
Spring conditions challenge Highway crews across the Okanagan
From mudslides to washouts to sinkholes, Ministry of Transportation crews have been kept hopping lately.…
UPDATE: Highway crews working to repair Highway 97 in Vernon after sinkhole opens up
VERNON – A large sinkhole continues to impact traffic at one of Vernon’s busiest intersections.…
Teen attacks another with bear spray at Kal Beach
COLDSTREAM – A recent incident at Kalamalka Lake proves that teenagers, alcohol and bear spray…
April worst month so far for 2017 drug overdose deaths in B.C.
The number of suspected drug overdose deaths in April measures out to roughly four lives…
Brace yourselves, severe thunderstorm watch issued for Okanagan and Shuswap
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the Okanagan and Shuswap this morning. Environment…
Robbers couldn’t get past security at licensed North Okanagan grow-op
“ARE YOU DEAD?" FRIEND TEXTS. "YEAH BABE, NO, BUT I LOOK GOOD IN A SKI…
RCMP want to speak with man who offered North Okanagan child a ride
ARMSTRONG – Police are investigating a suspicious occurrence in the North Okanagan last week in…
Man who fatally shot romantic rival in Salmon Arm expected to be sentenced tomorrow
KAMLOOPS – Lawyers made submissions in Kamloops court today on whether a 25-year-old man should…
Man charged with Vancouver murder to stand trial in Vernon for sexual assault
VERNON – A man accused of murdering a young woman in Vancouver is scheduled to…
Kamloops goes Boldly Unscripted: The hits and misses of city slogans
They probably sounded great on the drawing board, but sometimes city slogans plastered across welcome…
Ongoing parking meter vandalism causing problems in Vernon
VERNON – Vernon can't fix its vandalized parking meters fast enough. The City has been…
Vernon residents caught between a rising lake, a creek and a city-owned lot
VERNON – A woman living on Okanagan Lake in Vernon is frustrated the municipality isn’t…
Sentencing for Salmon Arm teen who shot romantic rival may begin this week
KAMLOOPS – It has been more than eight years since 22-year-old Tyler Myers was shot…
Northern Lights dazzle skies and eyes in Southern Interior
There's something magical about watching the Northern Lights and over the weekend and many in…
Heat to start the week, but showers coming soon for the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – Rain showers are in the forecast for the Okanagan this week. Today, May…
Okanagan Indian Band warns of ‘dangerous, disgusting and filthy dirty’ flood water
OKANAGAN – You might think it novel to cruise through flooded yards on a paddle…
FLOOD WATCH 2017: More residences under evacuation alert on Okanagan Lake shore
KELOWNA – An evacuation alert has been issued for five properties in the Central Okanagan.…
A closer look at Vernon’s approach to homeless camps
VERNON – The topic of homeless individuals setting up shelters in parks has been a…
North Okanagan centre for child victims of abuse at risk as funding dries up
VERNON – A centre that supports child victims of abuse is on uncertain financial ground…
UPDATE: Vernon RCMP locate missing elderly woman
UPDATE: 2:05 P.M., MAY 28, 2017 — RCMP say the 80-year-old has been located. All personal…
Email scammers try to issue speeding ticket to B.C. RCMP
The B.C. RCMP has been targetted by an email scam making the rounds. E Division…
Harsh jail term sought against culprit in 2014 Vernon shootout
VERNON – A stiff jail sentence is being sought in relation to a 2014 Vernon…