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Update: 11:05 am RCMP say the highway has reopened at College Way to Bailey Road. "Please continue to slow down and drive to conditions," says Cst. Jocelyn Noseworthy. The fresh snow has led to danger...

A serial bank robber who used a fake gun during eight of nine bank robberies in Western Canada including one here in Vernon at Interior Savings Credit Union has been sentenced to four years in jail. 2...

A final 50-page report on creating a Chinese Memorial in Huculak Park in Armstrong is finally complete. The history of the city should be reflective of it's strong Chinese background that once saw 900...

Heavy snowfall continues this morning in the high mountain passes in the southern Interior. Road conditions are hazardous with some 10 cm. of snow having already fallen and up to 25 expected by tonigh...

Volunteers will be hanging out in Vernon area pubs and night-spots this weekend, looking for evidence of someone drugging drinks. Organizer Tylor Herold is not naming the establishments, but he's hear...

A dust advisory is back in effect for the Vernon area. The Ministry of Environment and Interior Health say concentrations of course particulates exceed the provincial air quality objectives. It could ...

Local Mounties say prolific offenders can be blamed for a rise in North Okanagan crime stats. Inspector Gord Stewart told Vernon council criminal code cases were up 14 percent in the final quarter of ...

With just over two months until the May 9th provincial election, the NDP party has announced two candidates are seeking their nomination in Vernon Monashee. Vernon residents Barry Dorval and Harwinder...

A man was taken to Vernon Jubilee Hospital in serious condition with suspected spinal injuries after he was struck while walking along Bella Vista Road and Heritage Drive last night. Vernon Fire Rescu...

Hullcar Valley residents concerned about their drinking water will finally get to meet face-to-face with Ministry of Environment officials this Friday. An open house and public meeting are taking plac...