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The average selling price of homes in the North Okanagan is up slightly. The valley's real estate board says 208 homes and other properties were sold in the area last month, an increase of 9% from a y...

Greater Vernon homes and businesses are back to being serviced by two water sources. The Regional District says the Kalamalka Lake source was turned back on today after being off since last month due ...

Vandalism has resulted in the temporary closure of a public washroom in downtown Vernon. The City says repairs are being made and the facility in the 3000 block of 31 Avenue should reopen May 1. "The ...

The Vernon Salvation Army will launch its Food Recovery program on Monday. Lt. Stefan Reid says the partnership with Save On Foods will provide more food to the community and mean less food waste goin...

A Vernon area service club is warning residents to be wary if a person knocks on their door soliciting funds on behalf of Silver Star Rotary. Club president Gillian Canniff has emailed local media, wa...

Pot shops are becoming a hot attraction on Vernon's Westside Road. In fact, one section has been dubbed "The Green Mile" with three stores within one kilometre, and word three more could open soon. Ru...

The third annual Vernon Bike Fest starts Thursday and continues until Sunday, put on by the North Okanagan Cycling Society. Vice president Matt Ball says the event aims to celebrate the mountain bike ...

RCMP in Lake Country are advising the public to be vigilant after two reports of a suspicious man offering rides to young women. The incidents occurred between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. this week in the Bond...

Alberta's new premier has said he won't be turning off the oil taps to BC off anytime soon -- but the B.C. government is taking no chances. Premier John Horgan has announced B.C. has filed two court a...

Bike to work and school week will roll out in Vernon from May 27th to June 2nd. The City is planning what it calls a community-wide celebration of all things bicycle. Participation in the program was ...