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Young farmers pursuing leases for expensive Okanagan farmland
January 09, 2021 - 3:31 PM
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With the rising costs of land in the Okanagan, new farmers are breaking into the agriculture industry by leasing land instead of owning it.
Vernon Search and Rescue mourns death of dedicated member
January 09, 2021 - 11:55 AM

Vernon Search and Rescue crews are mourning the death of a long-standing member of their team who died suddenly this week.
Vernon manufacturer filling 'tiny home' needs across North America amid pandemic
January 07, 2021 - 7:00 AM
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A Vernon tiny home manufacturing company says the pandemic has greatly increased demand and interest in tiny homes across North America.
Cast your line at one of these great ice fishing spots in the Thompson-Okanagan
January 01, 2021 - 12:00 PM

With the cold temperatures, many of the bodies of water in the Thompson-Okanagan are now frozen and ready for winter activities.
Where to have some fun in the snow across the Okanagan
January 01, 2021 - 6:30 AM

With snow on the ground around the Okanagan, it’s time to dig out those snow pants and start zipping down some of the slopes across the region.
Five Valentine's Day options in the Thompson-Okanagan you'll just L-O-V-E
February 09, 2020 - 8:00 AM

Few holidays bring as much anxiety as Valentine's Day. Whether you're looking for love, or trying to prove your love, Feb. 14 seems to compel you do something.
No jail time for North Okanagan man who hit friend with a machete
February 04, 2020 - 6:00 PM

A 23-year-old North Okanagan man who hit a friend in the face with a machete in a "completely out of character" attack, after a bar fight over a girl quickly escalated, has avoided jail time.
Owners of North Okanagan industrial site ready to welcome '1,000 jobs'
February 04, 2020 - 4:10 PM

Over a decade after the Lavington glass plant closed its doors and roughly 350 jobs were lost, the industrial plant's new owners say their site is ready and can accommodate businesses that could create 1,000 jobs.
Those evacuated after Vernon mudslide can return home
February 03, 2020 - 3:35 PM

Residents of the six properties evacuated following a small landslide this weekend, have got the all-clear and can now return to their homes.
UPDATE: Vernon fire crews extinguish vehicle fire at elementary school
February 03, 2020 - 1:42 PM

A vehicle fire that took place at Harwood Elementary School this morning was caused when a senior crashed his vehicle into other parked vehicles while attempting to exit the parking lot.
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