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Traffic, policing costs and invasive mussels top priorities for Vernon council at government meetings
September 30, 2016 - 9:00 PM

VERNON - Local politicians made sure issues around transportation and the environment were acknowledged at a week-long government convention in Victoria.
Fire consumes North Okanagan barn
September 30, 2016 - 8:32 PM

SPALLUMCHEEN - A North Okanagan barn went up in flames Friday.
'It's like a rebirth': First tenants move in to new low-income housing in Vernon
September 30, 2016 - 8:00 PM

VERNON - A lot of changes are taking place at an old motel downtown Vernon.
Police activity in Vernon’s Polson Park remains unexplained
September 30, 2016 - 4:41 PM

VERNON - It remains unknown whether recent police activity in Polson Park is connected to the arrest of a suspect in a Lower Mainland homicide investigation.
UPDATE: Driver taken to hospital after Vernon highway crash
September 30, 2016 - 4:09 PM

VERNON - Emergency personnel in Vernon responded to a car crash this morning that left one vehicle flipped over on its roof.
UPDATE: Vernon man no longer missing
September 30, 2016 - 10:10 AM

UPDATE: 3:37 p.m., Monday, Oct. 3, 2016
Two pedestrians recovering from serious injuries after crash in Salmon Arm
September 30, 2016 - 9:58 AM

SALMON ARM - Salmon Arm RCMP say two pedestrians are recovering in hospital after a crash on the Trans Canada and 30 Street yesterday.
Another court date set for North Okanagan man found guilty of murder
September 30, 2016 - 7:17 AM

VERNON - It will be more than two months before a North Okanagan man is sentenced for the murder of a local woman.
Highway twinning through Enderby discussed as possible solution to traffic bottleneck
September 29, 2016 - 4:30 PM

ENDERBY - Short and long-term traffic improvements were discussed as Enderby officials met with the provincial government this week.
Winter is coming: Snow tires on B.C. Interior mountain passes required Oct. 1
September 29, 2016 - 3:02 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Cooler temperatures and leaves changing colour signal the beginning of fall, and not so far off, the start of winter driving season.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
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West Kelowna farm selling thousands of apples after fruit packers closure
Paynter’s farm is staying open later into the season to help move thousands of pounds of apples from local farmers after the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative shut down earlier this year. Jennay Oliver, Paynter’s farm owner and operato

Penticton 'potio' smoking lounge blazing a trail for cannabis tourism
A dispensary in Penticton made its patio into a pot smoking lounge, and its success could turn a new leaf for the cannabis industry in the Okanagan. Back in February the BC government permitted smoking pot anywhere you’re allowed to s

Survey finds huge majority of British Columbians say homeownership now a luxury
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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