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Merchants air mixed feelings about downtown Vernon market
November 24, 2015 - 8:00 PM

VERNON - Vernon has some hard data on how downtown merchants feel about the summertime Avenue Market, and while it's not all good there is support to keep the market going.
Dream Auction one for the record books
November 24, 2015 - 4:30 PM

VERNON - It will go down as one of the most successful dream auctions in the last three decades.
Woman pursues driver suspected of vehicle theft in Vernon
November 24, 2015 - 12:54 PM

VERNON - A member of the public went above and beyond by tailing a driver who allegedly stole a truck earlier this week.
Mounties calling for more manpower to police Vernon streets
November 24, 2015 - 11:30 AM

VERNON - More RCMP boots on the ground seems to be the answer to a recent wave of safety concerns in the downtown core, but mounties say more boots requires more bodies.
Advocate likens cost of a new Vernon arena to a monthly cup of coffee
November 24, 2015 - 10:30 AM

VERNON - A number of businesses, sports groups and community members came out to show their support for a new arena in Vernon.
Community group created to welcome refugees to the North Okanagan
November 24, 2015 - 8:30 AM

VERNON - A group of community organizations, local residents and faith groups are coming together with a common vision — welcoming refugees and settling them in the North Okanagan.
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Merchants air mixed feelings about downtown Vernon market