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Vernon Monashee elects NDP MLA Harwinder Sandhu
November 08, 2020 - 1:27 PM

Harwinder Sandhu is now officially the NDP MLA for the Vernon-Monashee riding.
Snowblower united with rightful owner after Vernon RCMP get social media tip
November 05, 2020 - 1:04 PM

A stolen snowblower has been returned to its owner after the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP received a useful tip from social media.
Two-thirds of North Okanagan boaters and floaters break the rules
November 04, 2020 - 8:00 PM

The Conservation Officer Service reports that two-thirds of all vessels on the water in the North Okanagan this summer were breaking the rules in one way or another.
Identity thief who went on Vernon 'crime spree' loses appeal
November 02, 2020 - 5:31 AM

A B.C. court has dismissed an appeal from a Lower Mainland man convicted in Vernon for a crime spree that involved smashing car windows and snatching purses, then using the stolen IDs to buy electronics and furniture.
Vernon-Monashee seat hangs by a thread: What happened?
November 01, 2020 - 7:00 AM

The political future of Vernon-Monashee MLA Eric Foster is currently hanging by less than 200 votes, and while all that may change when thousands of mail in ballots are finally counted, the incumbent Liberal is dramatically different than that of other B.C. Liberal MLAs in the Okanagan valley.
iN VIDEO: North Okanagan school dances in time to Thriller for Halloween
October 31, 2020 - 4:31 PM

Ghouls, ghosts, goblins and the occasional Harry Potter character got together at Coldstream Elementary this week to take part in the annual Thrill the World Dance.
UPDATE: Rockslide on Highway 1 cleared west of Sicamous
October 31, 2020 - 12:48 PM

A rockslide that happened along Highway 1 this afternoon has been cleared.
Where to find the best hot chocolate in Kamloops, Okanagan
October 31, 2020 - 9:30 AM
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It's getting colder out there, and it's right about time to start thinking about cuddling up to a roaring fire with a steamy cup of hot chocolate.
Vernon RCMP search Salmon River Road property, make one arrest
October 30, 2020 - 4:13 PM

Vernon RCMP have confirmed one person was arrested yesterday, Oct. 29, after police searched a property on Salmon River Road.
Sparkling Hill resort closed following staff COVID-19 case
October 30, 2020 - 12:56 PM

Sparkling Hill Resort is closing for 10 days after a member of staff tested positive for COVID-19.
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West Kelowna farm selling thousands of apples after fruit packers closure
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A survey from Habitat for Humanity Canada shows 87 per cent of British Columbians view homeownership as a luxury. The online survey conducted by Leger for the non-profit asked 1,500 Canadians a range of questions about the housing cri

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