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Flu shot season in the Southern Interior
November 04, 2015 - 4:30 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - With the peak of flu season just a few weeks away, Health Canada has started its yearly vaccination program.
Ski coach pleads guilty to bringing minors to Vernon ski resort for sexual activities
November 04, 2015 - 3:50 PM

VERNON - A Seattle ski coach arrested in a high profile child pornography case nearly two years ago in Vernon has pleaded guilty to a related offence in the United States.
Devastating fire leaves big hole in Malakwa community
November 04, 2015 - 2:30 PM

MALAKWA - Those who visited the Skyline Truck Stop in Malakwa always left with a full tank, and a full belly.
North Okanagan schools get provincial cash handouts
November 04, 2015 - 1:00 PM

VERNON - Local schools are getting a cash infusion from the provincial government.
Poppy donations stolen from one Vernon business, tip jar from a second
November 04, 2015 - 12:55 PM

VERNON - Two local businesses are asking the public to keep an eye out after a man in a blue hoodie made off with poppy pin donations and a tip jar Monday evening.
Vernon father and son killed in tragic plane crash loved to soar
November 04, 2015 - 8:30 AM

VERNON - A father and son from Vernon died doing something they both loved: going ‘wheels up’.
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New $1.2M renovation lets beverage makers experiment in Penticton
Drink makers are going to be able to head to the newly renovated lab at Okanagan College's Penticton campus to work on innovative beverages. Okanagan College has spent $1.2 million to renovate its Beverage Technology Access Centre with

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Rent slowly getting cheaper in Kelowna as condo stock increases
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Flu shot season in the Southern Interior