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Members of the BC Games Society have toured the venues for the 55 + Games in Vernon this September. Anne Haight with the local organizing committee says they were very pleased with what they saw "When...

The NONA clubhouse has a new life. Okanagan Restoration Services purchased the parade float during the auction for the Bollywood Bang fundraiser on Saturday. The float designed and constructed by Nanc...

People in Lumby are keeping an eye on area creeks as the temperature warms up. Mayor Kevin Acton says the recent rain and warmer temperatures haven't caused any issues yet. "We've got every thing set ...

The first three months of this year show a rising trend for calls for service by The Vernon/North Okanagan RCMP. Superintendent Jim McNamara says in his quarterly report that service calls from Januar...

Enderby Council adopted the city budget last night. It brings a two per cent tax increase. It works out to a tax increase of about 38 dollars on a home assessed at 237 thousand dollars. Mayor Greg McC...

The City of Vernon has released a short informational video that explains how the tax rates are determined for Vernon taxpayers. The three-minute animated video, developed by Sproing Creative in Verno...

BC's Green Party leader brought his green bus to Vernon for some main-streeting, with just over a week to go in the election campaign. Dr. Andrew Weaver campaigned with local candidate Keli Westgate, ...

The deadline to file your income tax return is midnight tonight -- if you owe the government money -- in order to avoid a penalty. Simrat Bains, a spokesperson from the Canada Revenue Agency, says the...

The first phase of the upgrade to Kalamalka Lake Road in Vernon will begin this week. The work will include regrading the southbound lanes to accommodate a new four-metre wide multi-use path from 14th...

There's a new online way for Vernon residents to provide input big projects city council is considering. The city has launched a new website -- called engagevernon.ca -- to gather feedback. "This will...