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iN PHOTOS: Greyhound passengers recall when smoke engulfed the bus on Highway 97C
September 23, 2018 - 10:27 PM

A Greyhound bus pulled over to the shoulder with dozens of passengers standing outside the vehicle, surrounded by two police cars and an ambulance.
Seven B.C. SPCA recommendations to avoid collisions with wildlife
September 23, 2018 - 11:41 AM

Statistics show the Southern Interior sees almost double the number of animal-involved collisions as anywhere else in the province.
Friends remember Vernon city council candidate, arts supporter
September 21, 2018 - 3:06 PM

VERNON - A Vernon city council candidate and long-time supporter of the arts in the city has died following a battle with cancer.
Meet the people looking for your vote in the upcoming Vernon municipal election
September 20, 2018 - 3:30 PM

VERNON - The Vernon municipal election campaign is underway and several organizations in the city are planning all candidate forums to help you get informed about the issues.
'Multi-unit response' to theft from vehicles nets suspect in Vernon
September 20, 2018 - 12:31 PM

VERNON - Police pulled out all the stops after responding to a report of a man rummaging through a vehicle in the Okanagan Landing area early this morning.
Clouds, showers this weekend in the Okanagan
September 20, 2018 - 11:25 AM

OKANAGAN - The unseasonably cool and wet September will continue into the weekend in the Okanagan.
Medical distress may have killed West Kelowna scuba diver
September 17, 2018 - 12:34 PM

VERNON - Medical distress may be the cause of death for a 56-year-old West Kelowna man who died while scuba diving Sunday afternoon.
Expensive power converters stolen during Vernon business break-in
September 17, 2018 - 12:22 PM

VERNON - A commercial alarm sent Vernon police to a local business last night where officers found not only the front window smashed but also the security bars pried open.
Vernon police find suspect hiding during break-in at local business
September 17, 2018 - 10:27 AM

VERNON - Police in the North Okanagan have made an arrest after finding a suspect hiding inside a local business during a break-in on the weekend.
Looking for a forever home; Vernon SPCA pet of the week
September 16, 2018 - 4:00 PM

This sleek handsome fella was surrendered to the Vernon SPCA when his owner fell ill and was no longer able to care for him.
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