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Horses won't be allowed on any parts of the Okanagan Rail Trail. Lake Country council considered it for their area after a request by a horse council, but Mayor James Baker says they turned it down. "...

As people get used to cannabis being legal in Canada, Vernon's mayor is calling on the province to set for some common rules for where it can -- or can't -- be smoked. Akbal Mund says as it stands now...

The Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board says the province's plan to tackle affordable housing is misleading. President Marv Beer says the speculation tax will target homes worth more than $400,000, an...

The arrest of several stolen vehicle suspects in Vernon has led to numerous sets of keys being recovered. A picture of the keys appears above -- and you can get more information by contacting RCMP at ...

The city of Enderby is waiting for its first application for a cannabis store. Mayor Greg McCune feels the city is squared away well with its bylaws covering cannabis. "You know, we're getting a few p...

The plan for a cannabis company in Spallumcheen is creating lots of interest from nearby residents. SunPure Industries is in the late stages of obtaining a license to produce, process and sell medical...

As cannabis use becomes legal, each municipality has its own rules as to where it can -- or can't -- be smoked. Nick Nilsen from the City of Vernon says their rules are similar to regular smoking. "Th...

While most Vernon pot shops will be closed Wednesday -- one will be open -- and expects to have lots of people coming in. Herb's Healing Centre owner Russ Stevenson will be giving away cannabis to his...

The BC government is ready to get into the cannabis business. Online sales for people 19 and older will begin at midnight tonight at www.bccannabisstores.com. Customers will pay a $10 shipping fee, an...

Three stolen vehicles were recovered after a highway crash between Lake Country and Vernon. A Ford F550 dually truck hauling a John Deere excavator and loaded on a dump trailer collided with a cement ...