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Local politicians have given the go ahead to a $400,000 renovation of the Regional District of North Okanagan's boardroom. Board chair Bob Fleming says it focuses on making the room more functional an...

The Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce has teamed up once again with KPMG LLP, Community Futures and Economic Development to bring the Greater Vernon's Top 20 under 40 back to Vernon for a third year....

Vernon Search and Rescue was called in this morning to help with the recovery of an elderly man up on The Rise above Bella Vista. Search Master Leigh Pearson tells Kiss-FM the man was hiking up on the...

The BC Hockey League is planning a new playoff format for this season. The league's board has voted to keep the league's three-division alignment for the regular season, eliminate the first-round bye ...

The totals are in for the kick off event for the local United Way's big fundraiser of the year. The 17th annual Drive Thru Breakfast was held at the Vernon Lodge this morning, people could get breakfa...

Coldstream is appealing to the provincial government for more clarity on regulations concerning riparian areas. Mayor Jim Garlick says the issue was brought up with Environment Ministry officials at l...

Work is finally ready to start on a new 600-thousand dollar pickleball facility in Vernon. Crews will start digging the foundation Tuesday at the site in Marshall Field, along with moving water and po...

Vernon tourism officials admit to being a little surprised at the strong hotel tax figures generated by tourists this year. Economic development and tourism manager Kevin Poole says the numbers in Jul...

City of Vernon staff will be finding out how local businesses are doing during the 5th annual Business Walks program today. Economic development manager Kevin Poole says, with the help of volunteers, ...

Update 4 pm: An investigation into the cause of fire at a wood products plant in Lumby has come to an abrupt end for safety reasons. Valley Wood Remanufacturers on Dure Meadow Road sustained extensive...