Local News Vernon, Salmon Arm, Revelstoke and Areas

What SilverStar's approval as a resort association means, and why some are opposed
March 17, 2020 - 9:00 PM

The provincial government's approval to enable SilverStar to become a Resort Association only benefits commercial interests and has split the community, says one vocal opponent.
Need a winter recharge? These B.C. Interior hot springs are close enough for a weekend drive
December 26, 2019 - 5:00 PM

There’s nothing like gazing at the frozen wilderness while soaking in a soothing open-air hot spring in the winter.
Penticton is dealing with a homeless and addiction crisis and it's looking for a little help
September 12, 2019 - 6:00 PM

Homelessness and the opioid crisis are significant issues throughout the Okanagan and Kamloops regions but one city in particular is looking for solutions.
Vernon looks for help from neighbours in new fight with provincial government
February 26, 2019 - 6:30 PM

VERNON - Local politicians are calling for support from nearby municipalities to claw back more community control over land use by provincial authorities — specifically safe injection sites and homeless shelters.
Vernon man guilty in international heroin importation case
January 06, 2017 - 4:30 PM

VERNON - A Vernon man has been found guilty of 21 drug, weapons and other charges stemming from an undercover operation rolled out after border security found more than $100,000 of heroin hidden in a pair of lamps.
User survey reveals drugs of choice in Thompson-Okanagan
July 20, 2016 - 8:00 PM

INTERIOR HEALTH LEADS THE WAY IN DISTRIBUTION OF NALOXONE KITS
RESOLUTIONS: Health experts reveal what they wish we'd resolve to do better in the coming year
December 29, 2014 - 7:29 PM

TORONTO - 'Tis the season for resolutions. And many of us are already busy pledging that come Jan. 1 we will do more of some things, less of others, or stop doing still other things altogether.
Mourning family has hopes for action on birth control pill Yasmin
February 16, 2013 - 5:06 PM

Two months after a Shuswap woman died of complications with the contraceptive Yasmin, the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada is preparing a new position statement on the connection between blood clots, oral contraceptives and weight.
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Famous American YouTuber Markiplier in Kamloops to shoot TV series
A famous Californian YouTuber is in Kamloops to film his upcoming TV series. Mark Fischbach, known as Markiplier, has a YouTube channel with more than 29 million subscribers and is best know for his video game commentary. He is in Kam

Think pink and drink Sandhill for National Rosé Day
Rosé all day! Saturday, June 12 is actually National Rosé Day, officially the day to think pink. This annual holiday falls on the second Saturday in June every year, and it is the chance to celebrate some of our amazing local ros&ea

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