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Armstrong family won million-dollar home prize; moved where they can afford to live
July 24, 2021 - 12:00 PM
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An Armstrong family that won a million-dollar home two years ago says they had to move to the East Coast so they could afford to live.
Accused in 1986 Vernon murder granted parole, possibly deported
March 04, 2021 - 4:45 PM

A former Vernon resident extradited from the U.S. to face trial for the murder of his pregnant wife more than 30 years earlier has been given full parole and may have left the country.
B.C.'s police watchdog clears Lumby RCMP of wrongdoing in death of missing person
March 02, 2021 - 4:52 PM

The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. has cleared Lumby RCMP of any wrongdoing in the death of a missing person.
Vernon man killed in single-vehicle crash on rural road
March 02, 2021 - 1:39 PM

A 48-year-old Vernon man has died following a single-vehicle crash that took place on a rural North Okanagan road this past weekend.
North Okanagan fisherman gets another 5-year fishing ban
March 02, 2021 - 1:21 PM

A North Okanagan man previously banned from fishing for five years has been given another five-year ban and fined $1,500 after being found guilty for fishing while prohibited.
Vernon students think of creative ways to spread joy to seniors amid pandemic
February 27, 2021 - 4:00 PM

Some Vernon Christian School students are keeping seniors in a positive mood by sending them messages in unique ways.
B.C. cannabis sales doubled in 2020, but Okanagan retail market still tough
February 27, 2021 - 8:30 AM
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Canadians spent more than twice as much cash in legal cannabis stores last year, as licensed retailers across the country rolled up $2.6 billion.
Generosity and kindness see Vernon mom's stolen stroller replaced
February 26, 2021 - 4:14 PM

A Vernon mother, who had her stroller stolen from outside of her home last month, has been gifted a new set of wheels thanks to a generous resident who kickstarted a community effort to help out.
Okanagan Rail Trail will finally connect to Predator Ridge
February 25, 2021 - 7:00 PM

A proposed trail connecting Predator Ridge with the Okanagan Rail Trail has received funding to bring its plan to fruition.
Pair of dogs rescued by SPCA in Salmon Arm ready for adoption
February 25, 2021 - 12:09 PM

After thousands of dollars were raised for two starving Akbash dogs in need of help at the B.C. SPCA shelter in Salmon Arm, the pair are ready for adoption.

In December 2020, Captain and Maria, a tightly bonded pair, were starving, skinny and nervous of people when they arrived at the SPCA branch in Salmon Arm.
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