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Record crowds took in the fourth annual Okanagan Military Tattoo over the weekend in Vernon. Director Derek Hall says over four thousand attended the two shows at Kal Tire Place, a production that cos...

The City of Vernon has released a short informational video that explains how property taxes are allocated to provide services to the residents of Vernon. The three-minute animated video, developed by...

A former Liberal cabinet minister from the Okanagan is looking to return to provincial politics. Ben Stewart has announced he will seek the BC Liberal nomination for Kelowna West, which Christy Clark ...

More than 300 structures have been lost to wildfires in BC this season. Robert Turner from Emergency Management BC says the updated figure is 305, based on information from regional districts. "Sevent...

RCMP volunteers are in Polson Park the next two days providing crime prevention tips for the public. The volunteers -- along with two RCMP officers -- have suggestions on personal safety, identity the...

BC Wildfire crews are still dealing with a fire that broke out at the south end of Monte Lake yesterday afternoon. Four small fires actually broke out near Highway 97. Fire information officer Max Bir...

Plans have been announced for an event to celebrate Vernon's 125th anniversary. Councilor Catherine Lord says it will be held Thursday August 10 outside City Hall. "We're going to have councillors coo...

More than 3,600 participants are expected to take part in the 55 Plus BC Games next month in Vernon and area. Organizers say that's how many have registered for the five day event featuring 27 sports ...

A Lumby Mountie is facing a charge of driving without due care and attention in connection with an accident almost a year ago. An RCMP truck driven by constable Megan Valenta collided with a motorcycl...

Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a Special Air Quality Statement for several areas, including Vernon and the North Okanagan Special air quality statement in effect for: Central Okanaga...