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North Westside Fire Rescue uses community donations for new equipment
November 03, 2016 - 1:00 PM

VERNON - With the purchase of a needed piece of equipment, the North Westside Fire Rescue department is now even more prepared to protect homes from wildfires.
Cougar spotted in Coldstream; public not at risk
October 31, 2016 - 12:19 PM

VERNON - The B.C. Conservation Officer Service doesn't appear to be too worried about reports of a cougar in the Coldstream area early this morning, Oct. 31.
A wet night for trick or treating in the Okanagan
October 31, 2016 - 11:37 AM

OKANAGAN - Waterproof costumes are a good idea for the trick or treaters tonight as Environment Canada forecasts a rainy Halloween.
RCMP not to blame for death of suspect who shot Golden Mountie: Police watchdog
October 31, 2016 - 10:45 AM

REVELSTOKE - The suspect who led police on a manhunt after shooting a Mountie near Golden died from head trauma and RCMP action or inaction was not to blame, B.C.'s police watchdog says.
Man arrested, charged after multiple assaults at a Vernon 7-11
October 30, 2016 - 10:33 AM

VERNON - A 20-year-old man is in custody and facing several charges including possession of a controlled substance and uttering threats after a slew of assaults last Friday at a 7-11 convenience store.
Why all those discarded needles are signs of progress for HIV, Hep C in Southern Interior
October 28, 2016 - 8:00 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Nearly 400 new Hepatitis C cases and as many as 15 HIV cases were recorded by Interior Health last year, and most were caused by injection drug use.
A ghoulish event guide for witches and goblins of the North Okanagan
October 28, 2016 - 5:30 PM

VERNON - Halloween is the only time of year when people actually pay to be scared. The North Okanagan is full of spooky events, some geared towards little ghosts and others strictly for older monsters.
After $75 K fine, Vernon School District broke asbestos rules again
October 28, 2016 - 4:30 PM

VERNON - Another investigation by WorkSafe B.C. found the Vernon School District in violation of asbestos management regulations — after it was already warned and fined under similar circumstances.
UPDATE: Missing Vernon man located
October 28, 2016 - 3:34 PM

UPDATE: 5:01 p.m., Oct. 28, 2016
Soaktober in the Okanagan Valley
October 28, 2016 - 1:00 PM

OKANAGAN - It feels like it’s been raining for months here in our usually sunny Okanagan Valley. Those gorgeous fall colours have been viewed through the blurred lenses of windshield wipers, and the crisp, sunny sweater-weather days have hidden behind the low clouds; surely it must be a record for rainfall this year.
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