News Items tag as: VNMAY2018

Two confirmed dead in North Okanagan house fire
June 01, 2018 - 7:58 AM

VERNON - Police have now confirmed that two people missing after a house fire near Vernon last week died in the blaze.
Armed and dangerous suspect tied to Vernon shooting
May 31, 2018 - 4:30 PM

VERNON - A man described by police as armed and dangerous is connected to a shooting earlier this month in Vernon.
May's hot weather likely to break temperature records in Thompson-Okanagan
May 31, 2018 - 2:01 PM

PENTICTON - If you thought it was exceptionally hot and dry in the Thompson-Okanagan in May, you’re right.
RCMP on hunt for suspect in Vernon hit-and-run
May 31, 2018 - 1:42 PM

VERNON – Police are pretty sure they are going to find the person who hit two vehicles in a Vernon construction zone before abandoning their pickup and running away.
Former Vernon man charged with wife's murder will fight to prove innocence, lawyer says
May 31, 2018 - 11:44 AM

VERNON - A former Vernon man accused of plotting to murder his wife more than 30 years ago will fight the allegations vehemently, says his defence lawyer.
North Okanagan farmer fined $1,000 over issues with game deer
May 30, 2018 - 6:30 PM

ENDERBY - A North Okanagan farmer whose herd of game deer was shot by conservation officers in 2016 over compliance issues has pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of wildlife and failing to secure the animals.
North Okanagan woman fined under cruelty act for tying elastic band around dog’s scrotum
May 30, 2018 - 12:36 PM

SALMON ARM - The owner of a dog boarding and training facility in the North Okanagan was handed a $1,000 fine in Salmon Arm court this week for tying an elastic band around a dog’s testicles.
What we know about the former Vernon man charged in 30-year-old murder case
May 29, 2018 - 6:30 PM

VERNON - A former Vernon man accused of murdering his wife more than 30 years ago openly spoke about killing her while seeking a leadership position with a religious group in California, court documents allege.
Vernon police seek armed and dangerous man
May 29, 2018 - 3:49 PM

NORTH OKANAGAN - Efforts by RCMP to locate a man wanted for attempted murder in the North Okanagan have failed and police need your help.
Return to cooler temperatures in Southern Interior this week
May 28, 2018 - 11:00 AM

PENTICTON - Enjoy the summer like conditions while you can today, because a return to more normal May weather is in the forecast.
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News Items tag as: VNMAY2018

Two confirmed dead in North Okanagan house fire

Armed and dangerous suspect tied to Vernon shooting

May's hot weather likely to break temperature records in Thompson-Okanagan

RCMP on hunt for suspect in Vernon hit-and-run

Former Vernon man charged with wife's murder will fight to prove innocence, lawyer says

North Okanagan farmer fined $1,000 over issues with game deer

North Okanagan woman fined under cruelty act for tying elastic band around dog’s scrotum

What we know about the former Vernon man charged in 30-year-old murder case

Vernon police seek armed and dangerous man

Return to cooler temperatures in Southern Interior this week

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