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A local clean-water group is urging the province to adopt new fees for local and visiting fishermen and boaters in an effort to stop zebra and quagga mussels infesting B.C. lakes. Brynne Morrice, of t...

The Vernon mayoralty campaign promises to be a bit livelier now that Art Gourley has entered the race. The painter -- who made a run for council in 2014 -- says his plan is to 'Make Vernon Great,' as ...

A Vernon based company that makes cannabis-related wellness products for people and pets, is reporting its best quarter ever. True Leaf Medicine says product sales in the first quarter totalled almost...

Motorcycle deaths have more than doubled this year in BC. The BC Coroner's Service says 30 people have died in motorbike crashes so far this year, including 18 in July alone. "This is more than double...

The City of Armstrong is looking into additional screening on its main drinking water source. Mayor Chris Pieper says outside firms have been secured to develop a plan for Fortune Creek. "This is tryi...

You could have some 'Sheep Thrills' in Armstrong this week. That's the theme of the 119th annual Interior Provincial Exhibition which kicks off today -- with rides, agricultural shows and the rodeo. T...

The races for Vernon council this fall are starting to fill up. Kari Gares is the latest to announce a run for councillor. The mortgage broker and co-owner of MHC Mortgage says infrastructure developm...

You can add Lake Country to the list of local communities that will be holding a referendum on October 20th, as part of civic elections. The District will be seeking voter approval to borrow up to 6.6...

A plan to extend Enderby's fire hall is now on the back burner. Cost has forced the Enderby Fire Rescue Society to change its fundraising plans from a hall extension to life-saving equipment. "New veh...

Sherrilee Franks is running for a spot at the table in Vernon council chambers. According to a press release, the local businesswoman has a solid understanding of housing issues through her hotel and ...