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Environment Canada says most of Canada in for a warmer than normal winter
OTTAWA - Environment Canada says most of the country will see normal or above-normal temperatures this winter, but the later part of the season could be very different from the start. The federal agen...
Dec 4, 2024

'They're sitting ducks:' More women with disabilities unhoused due to abuse, violence
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - New data show women with disabilities are more likely to be forced into homelessness because of violence or abuse. The Canadian Human Rights Commission and the federal housing advoc...
Dec 4, 2024

Flames forward Kirkland out for season after undergoing ACL surgery
CALGARY - Calgary Flames forward Justin Kirkland will miss the remainder of the NHL season after undergoing surgery to repair an anterior cruciate ligament, the team announced Wednesday. Kirkland was ...
Dec 4, 2024

Vancouver Art Gallery scuttles $600M design of new building, parts way with architect
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Art Gallery says it is not going ahead with a planned design for its new home after construction costs soared by $200 million. Vancouver Art Gallery CEO Anthony Kiendl also s...
Dec 4, 2024

Vancouver Art Gallery scuttles $600M design of new building, parts way with architect
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Art Gallery says it is not going ahead with a planned design for its new home after construction costs soared by $200 million. Vancouver Art Gallery CEO Anthony Kiendl also s...
Dec 4, 2024

MLS Commissioner Don Garber's contract extended through 2027
Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber's contract has been extended by the league's Board of Governors through 2027. The league confirmed the extension on Wednesday ahead of this weekend's MLS Cu...
Dec 4, 2024

Tyler Seguin needs hip surgery, jeopardizing his season with the Dallas Stars
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Dallas Stars forward Tyler Seguin needs hip surgery and will be out four to six months, jeopardizing the season for the 32-year-old now dealing with the second major hip injury of...
Dec 4, 2024

Vernon RCMP targeting impaired drivers as part of a national operation
Local police will be running operations to keep the streets safe from impaired drivers.December is National Impaired Driving Enforcement Month, and Saturday, Dec. 7, is National Impaired Driving Enfor...
Dec 4, 2024

B.C. Hydro installs fast EV charging hub in Lake Country, first in the Okanagan
The first fast electric vehicle charging hub in the Okanagan has been installed.B.C. Hydro opened a fast EV charging site in Lake Country, the largest hub in its network, capable of charging 22 vehicl...
Dec 4, 2024

Northern Super League players to get helping hand in building their new home
TORONTO - Stephanie Labbe remembers arriving at a new club abroad and having to start from the ground up in building a home. "So many times when I was an athlete and I was playing in Sweden or in the ...
Dec 4, 2024

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Warm, Dry Winter
Super El Nino forming, could have serious impacts on Vernon and the Okanagan
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Election Participation
Voter turnout declined in Vernon, North Okanagan for the provincial election
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Fatal Overdoses
More local drug deaths, but still below record high levels
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One Halloween decoration? As if.
Money Matters
Coldstream bringing in new CFO
Nov 9, 2026
Friday Evening Crash
One person deceased in crash near Salmon Arm
Nov 9, 2026