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A Vernon business looking to help the people of Humboldt Saskatchewan, says it's had a great response to some free decals it's been giving out. Daryle Ehnes of Sunshine Autographics says they've given...

Hydro crews reinstall power poles along Eastside Road on April 10 (City of Vernon photo) The City of Vernon has confirmed the cause of Tuesday's landslide on Eastside Road. A geo-technical engineering...

The O'Keefe Ranch is mapping out its future direction, which includes a new management team. The heritage attraction, which is owned by the City of Vernon and run by the non profit Interior Heritage S...

The Vernon Job Fair this week was a huge success. Coordinator Lee Brinkman with NexusBC says the fair drew 680 job seekers meeting with some 46 employers. "It shows that our local economy is very stro...

The warmer weather means it's time for bears to be waking up from their winter slumber. Chris Doyle from the BC Conservation Service says the animals have been emerging from their winter dens. "When t...

The City of Vernon is urging residents to sign up for emergency alerts. The City's Communications Officer Nick Nilsen says subscribers will get up to the minute information. "That includes emergency a...

The Regional District of North Okanagan had a good response to its first multi service open house this week. The event at the Vernon Library Wednesday to get feedback on various RDNO initiatives attra...

Some people just can't wait to use the Okanagan Rail Trail. The trail is currently closed for construction and the permit process -- but people have still been using it -- even removing closed signs p...

There was a huge response to Jersey Day in Canada to show support for Humboldt, and the victims of last Friday's bus crash. The response was particularly strong in the Vernon School District. "Many of...

A Salmon Arm realtor and broker-owner is the new president of the Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board. Marv Beer of Royal LePage will lead an 11 member board, and succeeds Tanis Read who becomes past ...