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Defence argues critical witnesses were absent from Vernon shooting trial
February 28, 2017 - 9:00 PM

VERNON - Defence lawyers in a Vernon shooting and attempted murder trial say what really happened that day and who pulled the trigger is unknown because key witnesses were never called to testify by the Crown.
Police can't confirm social media reports that people are being drugged at Vernon bars
February 28, 2017 - 8:00 PM

VERNON - While posts have been shared on social media and a news site suggesting people are being drugged at local pubs, the Vernon RCMP has not received any reports confirming the activity.
Suspects get away with stolen ATM in Salmon Arm
February 28, 2017 - 4:52 PM

SALMON ARM - Thieves made off with an ATM at the mall in Salmon Arm yesterday.
Another dust advisory issued in Vernon
February 28, 2017 - 12:05 PM

VERNON - Just a couple days after lifting a dust advisory for the Vernon area, environment officials say levels are back up to concerning levels.
Salmon Arm police crack down on risky driving
February 28, 2017 - 11:32 AM

SALMON ARM - Police in Salmon Arm cracked down on high risk driving in the city’s downtown yesterday, resulting in dozens of tickets and warnings.
UPDATE: Missing Vernon woman found safe
February 28, 2017 - 9:34 AM

VERNON - A woman who went missing yesterday has been located.
UPDATE: "I despise myself:" Drunk driver sentenced for fatal Vernon car crash
February 27, 2017 - 4:50 PM

VERNON - Lori Victoria Vance drank four shots of tequila, plus beer, before getting behind the wheel and hitting a car with two Vernon Jubilee Hospital nurses inside, court heard today during an emotional sentence hearing into the 2014 drunk driving case.
Local companies win provincial small business awards
February 27, 2017 - 1:00 PM

VANCOUVER - B.C.’s interior was well represented at the 14 edition of the Small Business B.C. Awards with Thompson and Okanagan businesses winning three of the ten categories.
Man's body found in Vernon backyard
February 27, 2017 - 10:49 AM

VERNON - A man was found dead on the weekend in a Vernon backyard and police say his death is not suspicious.
Clouds and the odd shower this week in the Okanagan
February 27, 2017 - 10:34 AM

KELOWNA - The forecast is calling for clouds and rain showers in the Okanagan this week.
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