Vnsep2019

Rain, cool weather should help slow Okanagan wildfires
VERNON – Despite a risk of thunderstorms, cooler temperatures ahead are showing promise for wildfires…

Risk of thunderstorms ahead for Thompson-Okanagan
VERNON – It looks like Mother Nature’s pattern of dry and warm weather throughout the…

Human error not officer shortage cause slowed response to seniors’ home scare, says Vernon’s top cop
VERNON – The North Okanagan's top cop says her detachment's slow response to an incident…

‘Send him packing’, say Enderby residents only slightly concerned by new ISIS supporting neighbour
ENDERBY – With its sleepy main street and adjacent meandering river, Enderby couldn't be further…

Man pulls knife, threatens Lumby youths
LUMBY – A 28-year-old man is in custody after allegedly wielding a knife and uttering…

Cops pedal to raise money, awareness, for children in southern B.C. Interior
VERNON – Cops are getting in gear to raise funds and awareness for children facing…

Salmon Arm couple loses appeal in ‘unsophisticated’ effort not to pay income taxes
SALMON ARM – A Shuswap woman who declared herself financially to be a "trust" with…

UPDATE: RCMP identify bald man alleged to have damaged North Okanagan chicken hatchery
NORTH OKANAGAN – RCMP have identified a man, seen with a group of teenagers, who…

Vernon cop forced to jump ‘out of the way’ of stolen vehicle
VERNON – RCMP in Vernon are investigating after one of its officers had to jump out…
Okanagan weekend to start with sunshine and end with showers
OKANAGAN – The Okanagan should see a warm and sunny start to the weekend, but…

Provincewide police crack down on distracted driving coming Friday
ICBC is reminding the public distracted driving is responsible for more than one in four…

Paintball gun prompts big police presence in Vernon
VERNON – A long-range paintball gun landed two Vernon men in hot water with the…

Seniors’ petition calls for immediate action on illegal activity downtown; Vernon council discusses procedure
VERNON – A petition signed by over 100 seniors demanding action be taken by the…

Attempted armed robbery at Vernon drive-thru ends with suspect’s arrest
VERNON – A 34-year-old Vernon man has been arrested after he allegedly threatened people with…

Lightning suspected cause in fire burning outside Armstrong
ARMSTRONG – The storm that rolled through the Okanagan last night is suspected to have…