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Approximately 600 residents in the area of the Philpott Road fire will be allowed to return home this morning, but will remain on alert to be re-evacuated if needed. The Evacuation Order will be parti...

Floyd Mayweather Junior is still undefeated. The five-division world champion boxer stopped U-F-C star Conor McGregor on his feet in the 10th round last night to end the boxing spectacle of the summer...

In BCHL action last night the Vernon Vipers went into Salmon Arm and beat the Silverbacks in exhibition play 4-3.

The 465 hectare Philpott Road Wildfire remained active Saturday, mostly within the existing fire boundaries. The BC Wildfire Service reported that consistent hot, dry weather and flare-ups were challe...

Update 1 pm: Officials say the Philpott Road Fire was calm overnight, but is still considered out of control. Overnight, fire crews worked to snuff out fires and hot spots, monitored the blaze, and pr...

Vernon Vipers dropped their first of 4 BCHL pre-season games last night at home against Salmon Arm 2-1 in double OT. Nicholas Cherkowski scored the lone Viper goal. The Vipers travel to Salmon Arm ton...

If you've ever wanted to fight wildfires, a course in Vernon can teach you how. Craig Moore is a certified instructor for wildland firefighter training -- a one day course that teaches the basics of f...

The excitement is building for the 118th edition of the Interior Provincial Exhibition in Armstrong. The event runs from Aug. 30 to Sept. 3. General Manager Yvonne Paulson says it's going to be a grea...

Officials say the Philpott Road fire in the Joe Rich area east of Kelowna remains active and the smoke will be visible. The fire -- which is believed to be human caused -- is estimated at 400 hectares...

The BC government will eliminate tolls of two Lower Mainland bridges as of Sept. 1. Premier John Horgan says the fees for using the Port Mann and Golden Ears bridges are unfair to commuters. "If you l...