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Several animal and fish conservation programs in B.C received a funding boost. The Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation (HCTF) announced over $9 million to fund more than 170 fish and wildlife projec...

A request is being made for the City of Vernon's buses to "go green." City council will hear from a delegation today calling for the gasoline powered buses to change to electric. Molly Henschel will o...

Tolko Industries has announced the permanent closure of its Quest Wood sawmill in Quesnel and a reduction from two shifts to one at its Kelowna sawmill. Brad Thorlakson, President and CEO of the Verno...

The provincial government is beginning to take a closer look at the wholesale liquor distribution system in B.C. They ordered an independent review in December 2018, to address concerns within the ind...

Two people were arrested after a month long police investigation into an alleged Dial A Dope drug trafficking operation in West Kelowna. A search warrant was used on a home in the Mt. Boucherie area W...

UPDATE BX Swan Lake Deputy Fire Chief Brad Stickles confirms two vehicles were involved in the crash, but the cause is unknown. https://twitter.com/BeachRadioNews/status/1126925280310751233 A few peop...

The main water line will be shut off from Monday to Wednesday next week at the DND sports fields. The City of Vernon says crews need to address some recent irrigation issues at the site. The park will...

The B.C. government is boosting funding for volunteer and composite fire departments by five million dollars for equipment and training. Eligible fire departments include local governments, First Nati...

An employee of Okanagan College in Vernon has been honoured for her work to build connections between the College, the community and Indigenous people and their culture. Marilyn Alexis, an Aboriginal ...

A Vernon attempted murder suspect has pled guilty to lesser charges. The B.C. Prosecution Service says 32 year old Tyson Darryl Cole has entered guilty pleas to five weapons charges in provincial cour...