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Single crash leads to two license suspensions
A single vehicle crash in Vernon Monday night led to two people losing their driving privileges. At around 9:45 p.m., Jan. 26, Vernon North Okanagan RCMP responded to a report of a single vehicle coll...
Jan 28, 2026
Pattison addresses property sale connected to proposed ICE facility
Jim Pattison Developments said it plans to fulfill commitments made in a property sale with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.The property-arm of the Vancouver-based conglomerate Jim Pattison G...
Jan 28, 2026
New X-ray machine will offers thousands more exams, reduce wait times at VJH
The local hospital has a new machine to help with diagnostic care.A new X-ray machine has come online at Vernon Jubilee Hospital (VJH), adding capacity to the local hospital's Imaging Department that ...
Jan 28, 2026
Counterfeit Xanax found in Vernon poses high overdose risk
A drug alert has been issued in relation to a pill being falsely sold as Xanax in Vernon. Interior Health said the counterfeit Xanax tablet or bar contains Medetomidine, a very strong tranquilizer tha...
Jan 27, 2026
Vernon's Bylaw calls down,working more closely with RCMP
Bylaw Services had fewer calls for service in 2025 than the year before, but are doing more work to address issued in the community. However, the mayor said it's too early to suggest a declining trend...
Jan 27, 2026
One person arrested but released in connection to alleged horse assault
The suspect in the alleged horse assault case in rural Vernon was apprehended but later released. At around 1 a.m. Saturday, January 24, a man allegedly entered an animal enclosure on a property in th...
Jan 27, 2026
Regional snowpack near normal, but down on an annual basis
The Okanagan entered 2026 with a near normal snowpack, though there was some year-over-year declines. The B.C. River Forecast Centre's Snow Survey and Water Supply Bulletin stated the Okanagan's snowp...
Jan 27, 2026
Kelowna businesses invited to community safety forum
Kelowna officials are gearing up for a tough conversation tonight as business owners voice concerns about crime and public disturbances in commercial zones. Local business owners are invited to take p...
Jan 27, 2026
Apple Bowl east parking lot to see temporary lane reduction for electrical work
Drivers heading to the Apple Bowl should expect traffic changes this week.From Jan. 28 to 29, the east parking lot entrance off Spall Road will be reduced to a single lane with alternating traffic. Fo...
Jan 27, 2026
Grammy nominated musician to play at the Vernon Jazz Club
A major artist will take to the stage at the local jazz venue this spring.Canadian recording artist, jazz superstar, and Grammy nominee Laila Biali will play a show at the Vernon Jazz Club on March 14...
Jan 27, 2026
