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Suspect robs Vernon businesses then flees at high speed
April 25, 2023 - 11:24 AM

Vernon RCMP are looking for a suspect that sped off at high speed when officers attempted to arrest him for theft.
Land Rover used to 'terrorize' random driver near Kelowna to be seized
November 10, 2022 - 7:30 AM
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The B.C. government wants to seize a 2020 Land Rover from a Kelowna man after the vehicle was used to allegedly “terrorize” another motorist on a stretch of highway between Grand Forks and Kelowna in March 2021.
Young Kamloops siblings traumatized after mistaken high-risk take down by RCMP
May 14, 2021 - 7:00 AM

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Remains found in Quesnel confirmed to be that of missing man
May 22, 2020 - 5:12 PM

Police have confirmed that remains found near Quesnel are those of a missing man.
Tinted front car windows not OK in B.C.; Kelowna RCMP issues reminder
April 14, 2020 - 8:43 AM

Kelowna Mounties are seeing an increase in vehicles with tinted front driver and passenger windows, and wanted to remind the public it is illegal and potentially dangerous.
Kamloops RCMP investigate after boy in Rayleigh was grabbed after refusing ride
March 30, 2020 - 11:54 AM

Kamloops RCMP are investigating what appears to have been a child abduction attempt on Frontage Road in Rayleigh on March 29.
Penticton RCMP seek witnesses after cyclist struck by truck
October 29, 2019 - 8:31 AM

Penticton RCMP are investigating following a hit and run involving a cyclist yesterday.
Controversial Teenie Bikini Bistro in Kamloops is now closed
October 18, 2019 - 3:00 PM

It used to have colourfully tinted windows to keep onlookers from sneaking a peak, but the controversial Teenie Bikini Bistro now has garbage bags over the windows instead.
Kelowna businesses pitch in after break-in
August 06, 2019 - 10:03 AM

KELOWNA - Laura Draycott returned to her store on July 11 to a scene every business owner dreads: A break-in.
Newfoundland man's unique vehicle stolen in Vernon
July 26, 2017 - 7:30 PM

VERNON - It’s a vehicle that turns a lot of heads and appears to have caught the eye of a thief in Vernon.
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Iconic Penticton Peach concession stand back in local hands
After a few years with an out-of-town operator, The Peach concession stand in Penticton has a local one. Ice cream and sweets shop Tickleberry’s is going to be operating the stand this summer as well as the Skaha Main concession stand

Pennsylvania House advances bill legalizing recreational marijuana
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvanians 21 or older would be allowed to legally purchase and use marijuana under a bill that passed the state House on Wednesday, the first time a recreational cannabis proposal has been approved by either legi

Property management company fined twice for ignoring asbestos issue at same Vernon building
A BC property management company, fined $9,000 for failing to deal with asbestos dust when it ripped up vinyl flooring at a Vernon property, has been stung with a further $18,000 fine when inspectors following up found it still flouting the rules

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