Elevate your local knowledge
Sign up for the iNFOnews newsletter today!
Vnnov2016
Vernon man charged with trafficking fentanyl, cocaine awaits trial
VERNON – A Vernon man accused of dealing fentanyl and cocaine will face a judge…
RCMP in B.C. getting out the word about scams
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – RCMP in B.C. are working to spread the word about scams for International…
Property owners encroaching on public’s access to Okanagan Lake in Vernon
VERNON – There are more than 30 places in Vernon the public can access Okanagan…
Snow in Southern Interior mountain passes prompts weather warning
THOMPSON OKANAGAN – Snow has arrived at higher elevations in the Thompson-Okanagan, which means it’s…
Impacts of Central Okanagan bus strike felt in Vernon
VERNON – A public transit strike in Kelowna is having an effect on bus riders…
Alleged Vernon arsonist to stand trial on child porn charges next year
VERNON – A former school teacher in the North Okanagan-Shuswap School District will stand trial…
Vernon council moves ahead with changes for mini pigs, backyard chickens
VERNON – Pig and chicken owners will be happy to hear the City of Vernon…
Rash of thefts meant busy weekend for North Okanagan cops and criminals
VERNON – The North Okanagan RCMP are investigating a recent string of thefts and brazen…
Cooler temperatures and flurries in the Okanagan this week
OKANAGAN – Temperatures closer to seasonal normals are coming this week, according to Environment Canada.…
Police investigate after electric toothbrushes stolen from Vernon drug store
VERNON – Police are investigating an unusual theft involving high-end, oral hygiene products. Police say…
Store employee arrested after bogus report of armed robbery in Vernon
VERNON – A reported armed robbery in Vernon last week wasn’t quite what it seemed.…
B.C. filmmaker captures stunning aerials of North Okanagan
VERNON – Sometimes residents take living in the Okanagan for granted. It is one of…
Police name the top six vehicle defects, does your vehicle pass the test?
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN- With winter creeping closer, police will be paying closer attention to vehicle defects. RCMP…
Okanagan Rail Trail Land acquisition ‘prepares Coldstream for the future’
VERNON – The Okanagan Rail trail may have just gotten a two-acre piece of land…
B.C. gambler walks away with $20,000 after Trump win
BRITISH COLUMBIA – While reaction from aross the world over the U.S. Presidential election continues…
Prison violence on the rise at KRCC and other jails prompts union to take action
KAMLOOPS – Violence in B.C. prisons has risen by nearly 40 per cent and the…
Lack of snow delays opening for nordic skiing in Vernon
VERNON – It just wasn’t meant to be. Silver Star Mountain Resort and Sovereign Lake…
Armed robbery at Vernon Cash Store
VERNON – Police are asking for help from the public in identifying a suspect who…
You shouldn’t need an umbrella for Okanagan Remembrance Day ceremonies
OKANAGAN – Typical fall weather should make an appearance during Remembrance Day ceremonies, according to…
MOVEMBER SPECIAL: Celebrating the Thompson-Okanagan’s many moustachioed mayors
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Looking for a little Movember inspiration? Look no further than some of the…
Province denies responsibility in North Okanagan-Shuswap school lawsuit
NORTH OKANAGAN – The provincial government is denying responsibility after the mother of a North…
Tips sought in unsolved robbery, fraud and theft cases in Kelowna area
KELOWNA – Central Okanagan Crime Stoppers are hoping you have the missing link that will…
Vernon trying to support homeless people after camps decommissioned
VERNON – Several homeless camps are being shut down in Vernon and local agencies are…
Water intake shut off after fuel spill in Shuswap River
GRINDROD – A diesel spill in the Shuswap River forced a shut-off of the Grindrod…