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Death near Turtle Mountain under investigation
A fatal incident in the Turtle Mountain area is being investigated.In a social media post, Vernon Search and Rescue said it was called out to assist with a recovery of a dead male just before dinner o...
Dec 31, 2025
Oliver makes way for Noah in B.C.
Move over Oliver, Noah is the number 1 again.Parents throughout British Columbia have spoken, choosing Noah as the year's most beloved name for newborns,with almost 200 more Noahs than Olivers this ye...
Dec 31, 2025
Critics claims new safe drug rules show government got it wrong
The opposition BC Conservatives are calling the new witnessed-consumption rules for B.C.'s prescribed safer drug supply program an admission the governing NDP were wrong. The new rules take effect Dec...
Dec 30, 2025
Police seeking information on deadly crash on the Coquihalla
B.C. Highway Patrol is asking for public assistance relating to what it deemed "a mysterious" daytime fatal crash on Highway 5.Police say a white Toyota Yaris crashed on the Coquihalla Highway between...
Dec 30, 2025
Greater Vernon's transit service expanding in the new year
Greater Vernon residents will have more transit options in 2026.Effective Jan. 4, Routes 1 through 9 within the Vernon Regional Transit System will see minor schedule changes to improve reliability.Th...
Dec 30, 2025
Focus was on strengthening the region in 2025: MLA Sandhu
The local Member of the Legislative Assembly said she worked hard to support the people and region she served in this past year.Harwinder Sandhu, MLA for Vernon-Lumby, said in a release that British C...
Dec 30, 2025
Coldest Night of the Year walk to support people at risk of homelessness returning
The annual winter event in support of people at risk of losing their housing will see people out late at night this February. The Vernon and District branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association (...
Dec 30, 2025
Snowmobiler rescued from Aberdeen Plateau
A snowmobiler was rescued from the Aberdeen Plateau thanks in part to the Vernon Search and Rescue repel team.VSAR said in a social media post that it was called to assist with the rescue of an injure...
Dec 29, 2025
Vernon saw strong tourism, housing construction, and project completions in 2025: Mayor Cumming
The Mayor of Vernon has reflected on the successes of the year, despite the impacts and complications with rising costs and international trade.In a year-end statement, Mayor Victor Cumming said Verno...
Dec 29, 2025
Man found dead in Lake Country on Christmas, foul play suspected
Police are investigating what they are calling a suspicious death on Christmas Day.Lake Country RCMP say officers were called to a location in the 16,000 block of Gatzke Road in the Okanagan region on...
Dec 29, 2025
