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Federal Election 2021: History shows Conservatives have strong foothold in North Okanagan-Shuswap
September 06, 2021 - 6:00 PM

As with much of the Interior, the North Okanagan-Shuswap riding has a long history of voting to the right of centre.
Cities in Thompson-Okanagan look at raising taxes to pay for RCMP salary hike
September 01, 2021 - 7:30 AM

Thompson-Okanagan cities are preparing for a salary increase for the RCMP detachments they contract.
iN VIDEO: Vernon immigrant society's COVID-19 vaccine campaign in running for $100K prize
August 30, 2021 - 6:00 PM

The Vernon and District Immigrant and Community Services Society is vying to win $100,000 for its video series aiming to increase vaccine confidence for newcomers to Canada.
Get ready to see smoke in Okanagan from huge controlled burn on White Rock Lake wildfire
August 30, 2021 - 10:14 AM

Okanagan residents can expect to see smoke today as the B.C. Wildfire Service conducts a large-scale prescribed burn at the White Rock Lake wildfire.
iN VIDEO: Kamloops pilot continues flyovers, shows charred landscape of wildfires north of Vernon
August 29, 2021 - 1:28 PM

A Kamloops pilot known for showcasing British Columbia’s beauty from the sky is now showing the devastation of Interior wildfires.
Water dams, 21,000 gallon containers placed around Spallumcheen in preparation for 3,000 ha planned ignition
August 29, 2021 - 12:10 PM

Spallumcheen residents will likely see water dams and large bins filled with water today as the town prepares for a 3,000 ha planned ignition on the White Rock Lake wildfire tomorrow.
Get ready to share the road from 100 Mile House to Vernon with military trucks
August 27, 2021 - 4:30 PM

As the Canadian Armed Forces moves troops and equipment where they are needed in the fight against wildfires in B.C., motorists can expect some delays this weekend.
‘Wagging tails, lots of licks’: Vernon dog control looking after 14 puppy evacuees
August 27, 2021 - 3:26 PM

A complaint about excessive barking in Vernon turned into quite the tale for local dog control officers.
North Okanagan RCMP need help to find man wanted for sexual assault
August 27, 2021 - 2:43 PM

A 40-year-old man with outstanding warrants could be in the Vernon area.
Swimmers warned to avoid taking a dip in north end of Kalamalka Lake
August 27, 2021 - 10:52 AM

High bacterial counts in the water has the Coldstream again warning swimmers to stay out of the water at Kal Beach.
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THOMPSON: The problem with 'influencers'
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Okanagan apples returning to market amid adversity
A year after the BC Tree Fruit Cooperative closed down, orchardists in the Okanagan are quietly optimistic about this year's apple harvest. It's been a bumper year for cherries , and peaches and apricots are back on track . And no

Smells of weed. Roars of airplanes. Loud crowds. It's all part of the US Open's chaos
NEW YORK (AP) — There are some tennis players, such as Frances Tiafoe or Madison Keys or Ben Shelton, who can't wait for the U.S. Open to come around each year, with its boisterous crowds, its bold-faced names in the stands, its music a

BC tenant's sleuthing gets her $17,000 after Airbnb eviction
A BC family who evicted their tenant and then rented out their condo on Airbnb have lost an appeal after being ordered to pay $17,000 in compensation. According to an Aug. 25 BC Supreme Court decision, Cristopher and Leonida Resurreccion bo

News Items tag as: VNAUG2021

Federal Election 2021: History shows Conservatives have strong foothold in North Okanagan-Shuswap

Cities in Thompson-Okanagan look at raising taxes to pay for RCMP salary hike

iN VIDEO: Vernon immigrant society's COVID-19 vaccine campaign in running for $100K prize

Get ready to see smoke in Okanagan from huge controlled burn on White Rock Lake wildfire

iN VIDEO: Kamloops pilot continues flyovers, shows charred landscape of wildfires north of Vernon

Water dams, 21,000 gallon containers placed around Spallumcheen in preparation for 3,000 ha planned ignition

Get ready to share the road from 100 Mile House to Vernon with military trucks

‘Wagging tails, lots of licks’: Vernon dog control looking after 14 puppy evacuees

North Okanagan RCMP need help to find man wanted for sexual assault

Swimmers warned to avoid taking a dip in north end of Kalamalka Lake

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