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RCMP have suspended their search for a man missing in the Mabel Lake area. Fifty-seven year old Bruce Van Hasstrecht hasn't been seen since April 1st. He had been living in a cabin on Mable Lake Road ...

A Vernon man has been found not guilty of attempted murder after a drug related shoot-out with another man in Polson Park almost three years ago. 31 year old Jacob Lowes was accused of using a Colt 45...

The City of Vernon is putting its foot down when it comes to free parking requests from the Downtown Vernon Association. The business group wanted seven free parking days and three days of no parking ...

The recent pay raises granted to RCMP officers across the country, won't come back to bite Vernon taxpayers. " So we've been planning for it, putting some money aside for it so that it doesn't get hit...

The Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce has announced details of the 2017 Community Excellence Awards. The board and staff will welcome business members and guests at Centennial Hall on May 13t...

Vernon council has voted to adjust this year's residential tax rates to ease the burden on businesses. Councillor Brian Quiring feels local merchants need the support. "You have utility costs going up...

RCMP are investigating a suspicious incident in Armstrong where a child was approached by a male driving a white pick up, offering him a ride. Mounties say it took place last Thursday (April 6) aftern...

You won't see marijuana dispensaries setting up in Armstrong. Council there has heard a proposal from Starbuds Canada to allow dispensaries selling products made out of marijuana, such as oils. Mayor ...

The cities of Vernon and Kelowna are working together to find ways to manage what gets flushed down the toilet. Officially, it's called treated wastewater solids, and currently, the 28,000 wet tonnes ...

Now that the provincial election has been called, you don't have to wait to vote. Electoral offices around the province are open for voting if you can't vote May 9th. "BC has the most accessible votin...