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Proposed boating restrictions for the Shuswap River are making their way through the political process. The RDNO Board of Directors approved speed limits and towing (water skiing) allowed from Mara La...

Lake Country voters will be deciding the fate of a community project on Saturday. A referendum is seeking approval to borrow up to 6.6 million dollars to fund a new firehall to replace the one in Winf...

A Vernon pot shop is challenging BC's new cannabis laws by staying open. Russ Stevenson, owner of Herb's Healing Centre, says he's selling all products including edibles, which are not allowed provinc...

The Downtown Vernon Association has a new board of directors. The 550-member group held its annual general meeting this week. "The DVA welcomes John Clark of Nixon Wenger LLP to our dynamic Board of D...

An Alberta bus company is trying to secure pick-up and drop-off locations after getting provincial approval to service three routes in southern BC. EBus is targeting Nov. 1st to start service between ...

Voter turnout in the City of Vernon is so far on par with the last civic election four years ago. The city says 808 people cast ballots at Wednesday advance poll, bringing the two day total to 1,535. ...

Update A Kelowna break and enter suspect has been arrested thanks to an alert resident. Police put out pictures of a suspect and his vehicle after a B and E on Hollywood Road in Rutland Wednesday. Pol...

Vernon Search and Rescue volunteers accept the Commander's Certificate of Appreciation from Superintendent Shawna Baher (RCMP) The leader of the local RCMP is thanking Vernon Search and Rescue for its...

Another step has been taken toward getting a new headquarters for Vernon Search and Rescue. The RDNO board has adopted Service Establishment and Loan Authorization bylaws to borrow up to three and a h...

The North Okanagan Shuswap School District has a little bit of extra money left over due to some good fortune. Official Trustee Mike Mckay says their surplus last year was 230-thousand dollars. "That'...