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Republican David Valadao, Democrat George Whitesides win US House races in California
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Republican Rep. David Valadao has won reelection in California's 22nd Congressional District, defeating Democrat Rudy Salas for the second time. Valadao is an anomaly - an elected R...
Nov 12, 2024

Vernon mayor among those remembering former Premier John Horgan
The Mayor of Vernon has expressed condolences to the family of the late John Horgan.Horgan, the former Premier of British Columbia, passed away at the age of 65 Tuesday, Nov. 12, after his third battl...
Nov 12, 2024

Swearing in ceremonies at B.C. legislature mark start of new political season
VICTORIA - Two newly elected members of British Columbia's Green Party will officially take their seats in the legislature following the first of three swearing-in ceremonies after last month's provin...
Nov 12, 2024

Swearing in ceremonies at B.C. legislature mark start of new political season
VICTORIA - Two newly elected members of British Columbia's Green Party will officially take their seats in the legislature following the first of three swearing-in ceremonies after last month's provin...
Nov 12, 2024

Two people in critical condition following serious crash Saturday night
Vernon North Okanagan RCP is investigating a serious crash Saturday night that saw two people taken to hospital in critical condition.Police say the crash occurred in the East Hill area of Vernon arou...
Nov 12, 2024

Republican Dan Newhouse wins reelection to US House in Washington
SEATTLE (AP) - U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse, one of two remaining House Republicans who voted to impeach former President Donald Trump, won reelection Tuesday in Washington state's 4th Congressional Distric...
Nov 12, 2024

CFLPA president Elimimian says union will unveil team report cards next month
VANCOUVER - CFL players will have more than just money to consider when they hit free agency in February. President Solomon Elimimian said Tuesday the CFL Players' Association will publicly unveil its...
Nov 12, 2024

Alouettes GM Danny Maciocia facing quarterback dilemma this off-season
MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes believe they're in a great spot at quarterback, but there's one problem: they can't pay both Cody Fajardo and Davis Alexander what they're worth. "You can't pay start...
Nov 12, 2024

Raptors point guard Immanuel Quickley out again with torn ligament in elbow
Immanuel Quickley is hurt once again. The Toronto Raptors announced on Tuesday that their starting point guard has a partial ligament tear in his left elbow. Quickley's ulnar collateral ligament will ...
Nov 12, 2024

Team Carruthers begins search for new second after Derek Samagalski steps back
WINNIPEG - Team Reid Carruthers has started the search for a new second after Derek Samagalski's decision to step back from the Winnipeg-based rink. Carruthers, vice Catlin Schneider, Samagalski and l...
Nov 12, 2024

What Matters
Warm, Dry Winter
Super El Nino forming, could have serious impacts on Vernon and the Okanagan
Nov 10, 2026

Sponsored Content
Something big is going on at Predator Ridge!
Election Participation
Voter turnout declined in Vernon, North Okanagan for the provincial election
Nov 10, 2026
Fatal Overdoses
More local drug deaths, but still below record high levels
Nov 10, 2026

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Bee prepared for cold and flu season!
Money Matters
Coldstream bringing in new CFO
Nov 9, 2026
Friday Evening Crash
One person deceased in crash near Salmon Arm
Nov 9, 2026