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It was a controversial decision, now a Vernon city councillor has changed his mind about a proposed city-wide ban on shopping carts in public places. Brian Quiring says that on reflection, he believes...

Former Vernon mayor Wayne Lippert has decided not to make a run for his old job in the October 20th municipal election. Some months ago, Lippert said he would run for mayor this fall but now cites a r...

In spite of health issues, Vernon city councillor Dalvir Nahal wants another term in office and has decided to run for re-election in the October 20th municipal elections. Nahal has cancer but her con...

  UPDATE: 2:30 p.m. A shock announcement rocked the Conservative Party convention in Halifax today as high profile Quebec MP Maxime Bernier quit and said he'd form his own party. North Okanagan S...

Vernon will be getting a new HomeSense store -- but when is not known. Tamara Robbins, manager of public relations with TJX Canada, confirms they have signed a lease, and they have plans to open a sto...

Alcohol is believed to have been a factor in a three three vehicle crash north of Enderby. Police say a southbound vehicle drifted into the oncoming lane on Highway 97A near the 97B intersection aroun...

Civic Sounds has been silenced by the smoky skies. The final event of the season tonight at Civic Plaza has been cancelled due to the poor air quality which is above 10, or very high risk. "I'm sure w...

A threat made over the phone led to residents being evacuated from a Kelowna retirement home Wednesday morning. The threat of an unknown nature was directed towards a facility on Gertsmar Road by an u...

A local skier will begin her ski season this weekend -- thousands of kilometres away -- where there is snow. Elena Gaskell -- who is sponsored by Silver Star Mountain Resort --will be competing in the...

Burn operations are being considered for two of the larger wildfires in the North Okanagan. BC Wildfire Service spokesperson Shelley Zupp said the tactic may be used at both Harris Creek and Mabel Cre...