RCMP said the incident happened at 3:57 a.m. Wednesday and they are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the masked individuals captured on the surveillance footage.

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Aging Pipes Need Replacing

Community bottle drive running in support of Abbeyfield House

A bottle drive is underway to support a local non-profit seniors' residence.A pipe burst at the Abbeyfield House Vernon, causing flooding that impacted one level of the home.The non-profit said insurance covered the emergency cleanup and repairs, but it has since been determined that the building's plumbing was old and...

3h ago

Water Main Break

Water Quality Advisory issued for some properties in the Rise

A precautionary Water Quality Advisory was issued for a few properties in the Rise neighbourhood Thursday morning.Greater Vernon Water said a water main break led to a loss of pressure in the system and the advisory was being issued for addresses between 104 to 108 Silversage Terrance, and for 300 to 312 Silversage Blu...

6h ago

Service support

West Kelowna council approves $1.15M in early capital spending

West Kelowna city council has approved $1.15 million in early capital spending to maintain key services while the 2026-2030 financial plan is finalized.The funding will support parks, protective services, public safety, and ongoing water and wastewater projects. City officials said the money will come from reserves and...

7h ago

Fatal Hit-and-Run

Man killed in crash on Highway 6 in Vernon

A man lost his life in a crash on the highway near Polson Park Thursday morning.Vernon North Okanagan RCMP responded to a report of a deceased person in the eastbound lanes of the highway near the intersection of 27th Street at 7:25 a.m. Feb. 12, and investigators determined the pedestrian was in the "travel porti...

8h ago

Strata Property Act

Regional realtors call for review of the strata legislation

The Association of Interior Realtors (AoIR) has issued a call for a review of the legislation that guides stratas.The AoIR said the demand for smaller, more affordable housing has grown in B.C., with current estimates of the number of British Columbians living in strata housing around the 1.5-million mark.With more and...

12h ago

67% of normal

Okanagan's snowpack levels down, posing risk to local lakes

The Okanagan saw a major decline in its snowpack through January compared to the previous month.The B.C. River Forecast Centre said the local area's snowpack was at 67 per cent of normal as of February 1st. That was down from 90 per cent of normal on January 1st.The River Forecast Centre said the low snowpack indicated...

12h ago

Flags Flying At Half Staff

Vernon's flags lowered to honour those lost in the Tumbler Ridge shooting

The City of Vernon lowered its flags to honour those lost in the shooting in Tumbler Ridge.As of the latest RCMP report the shooting at the Northern B.C. community caused the death of nine people, with another 25 people injured.The City of Vernon said the shooting was a devastating event and has had deep impacts on com...

Feb 12, 2026

Boil Water Before Consuming

Water main breaks lead to Water Quality Advisory, Boil Water Notice

A Water Quality Advisory and a Boil Water Notice have been issued in Vernon following two water main breaks.Greater Vernon Water said the Boil Water Notice was issued for properties from 8550 to 8620 Harbour Heights Road Wednesday, Feb. 11, following a water main break and a loss of water pressure. This will be in plac...

Feb 11, 2026

TUMBLER RIDGE SHOOTING

Police identify B.C. shooting suspect, say five students and teacher dead

The person behind one of British Columbia's worst mass killings has been identified as an 18-year-old female dropout who killed family members at home, then gunned down random students at a school before firing on police and killing herself as officers closed in.RCMP Deputy Commissioner Dwayne McDonald identified the s...

Feb 11, 2026

Pair wanted in West Kelowna winery arson

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