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A Coldstream gas station is now offering the lowest gas prices in BC. Gas Buddy.com says the Centex on Kalamalka Road is selling regular unleaded gas for $1.10 a litre today, two cents less than most ...

A Vernon armed robbery suspect was arrested after a foot chase through some back yards. Police say a taxi driver was robbed around 9 am Monday by a man who produced a knife and demanded cash before fl...

The BC government is taking action to prevent extra billing by some doctors and private health care clinics. Health Minster Adrian Dix says sections of the Medicare Protection Act will be brought into...

A Vernon man has a court date today after allegedly driving into oncoming traffic and forcing numerous cars off the road. Police say they received multiple 9-1-1 calls Sunday afternoon around 5 pm abo...

People looking for work in the Vernon/North Okanagan will have their best chance at next week's Vernon Job Fair. It will be held April 10th at the Vernon Lodge, put on by Nexus BC,Community Futures an...

The old part of Highway 97 in Lake Country, now known as Pelmewash Parkway, is getting a major facelift. With the district having taken over ownership of the road from the government, the plan is turn...

Crews actioned a grass fire near the Allan Brooks Nature Centre Tuesday afternoon (Allan Brooks Nature Centre photo) Update: 5 pm: The City of Vernon says Fire Rescue attended the fire at 2:20 pm at t...

The cause of a fire that disrupted activity for several Vernon merchants remains under investigation. The blaze last Thursday ignited in some boxes and other items in a back-alley on 30th Avenue, lead...

The next phase of Greater Vernon's recreation master plan will involve getting as much input from the public as possible. Vernon's Recreation Services Director, Doug Ross, says people are invited to c...

The provincial government will bring in legislation later this month to increase compensation for owners of manufactured homes if they are forced to move because of redevelopment. Premier John Horgan ...