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Kamloops RCMP is turning to the public to help find a missing teenager. According to Stg. Michel Grondin, 15-year-old Mattheau Aldrige hasn't been since Wednesday, April 12th. He's described as caucas...

Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure has advised that a temporary detour route along the 6000 block of Eagle Bay Road is now open and will remain open 24 hours per day until further notice. T...

The current plan for Stickle Road and Highway 97 north of Vernon could be scrapped if the NDP candidate wins on May 9th. Barry Dorval issued a news release Friday, saying he would like to see other so...

There are six days of advance voting for the BC election, starting this weekend. Sites in the Vernon Monashee riding are at the Vernon Rec Centre and the White Valley Community Centre in Lumby, from 8...

A couple hundred people attended a somber ceremony outside Vernon City Hall today. The City was observing the National Day of Mourning to honour workers who have been killed, injured or suffered illne...

Four elementary schools in the Vernon will be expanded -- but only if the Education Ministry comes through with funding. Board chair Kelly Smith says the District will seek funding for more space at B...

The Funtastic Sports Society has announced its music lineup for this year's festival on the Canada Day weekend. Society Executive Director Tony Pallas says the headliners should draw a crowd. "We've g...

Few details are available, but a woman was hurt overnight in an accident on Highway 97 just north of 43rd Avenue. It happened about 2:30 not far from the Prestige Hotel. Police say the woman's vehicle...

Organizers of the 55+ BC Games slated for Vernon this September are confident they're on track. Anne Haight, the Director of Promotions, says they'll be checking out locations next. "We're doing our v...

The Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce is looking for a new general manager. After three years in the position, Dan Rogers will be leaving in June to pursue other opportunities. The Chamber board has ...