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A North Okanagan man facing two trials later this year, is now facing one less charge. The Crown has stayed a count of assault against 38 year old Curtis Sagmoen, but is still proceeding with a charge...

The Regional District of the North Okanagan held a public hearing on the retail sale of Cannabis. No one from the public showed up to the meeting to voice their concerns, but the district said they re...

Vernon's not for profit dental clinic is among 24 such facilities in BC that will be getting more funding from the province. The government is providing $3.6 million over three years to the BC Dental ...

RCMP news release issued at 2 pm On March 19th, 2019 just before 5:00 pm, a front line officer was approached by a concerned citizen that observed what they believed to be some sort of explosive devic...

City crews have started the job of cleaning up the sand and other road traction material on Vernon streets. The Spring Sweeping Program will run seven days a week for the next four to six weeks. "The ...

The BC government has announced a program to get as many children as possible protected from measles. The province has announced a measles immunization catch-up program that will run from April throug...

Local realtors have made it possible for more kids with disabilities to have a memorable summer experience. Century 21 Executives Realty from Vernon raised $28,629 for BC Easter Seals Camps this year,...

Trail, BC: The Vernon Vipers scored three 3rd period goals including the game winner with just 72 seconds left to win 4-3 in Trail on Tuesday night. The Smoke Eaters opened the scoring in the first pe...

The Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce likes parts of the new federal budget, but would like to see the government to get its spending under control. General manager Dione Chambers says investments in...

School Districts across the province will get some relief from the newly implemented Employer Health Tax. The province announced Friday that districts won't be adversely affected by the EHT. School Di...