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A new event in Vernon got good support from the community, and also helped out a well-known charity. Spring Expo, put on by the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce at Kal Tire Place North, had about 1,...

Police have arrested a suspect in a home invasion February 28th on Pretty Road in Lake Country. Alec Ambrosius Roberts was arrested Monday and has been charged with break and enter, and assault with a...

Some Vernon beaches are expected to be a lot less sandy in the coming years if the provincial government doesn't issue a permit to allow the clearing of milfoil from the bottom of the lake. James Litt...

Emails have been sent to all 85 MLA's and 40 MP's from BC about making Feb. 1st RCMP Appreciation Day. A petition in support of the recognition for police officers is being led by a group of Vernon ci...

University of BC Okanagan has announced plans to build two new students residences, adding 440 beds to the campus inventory. The university currently has space for 1,680 students to live on campus, bu...

The first ever Employment and Business Fair in Enderby is being called an overwhelming success. The Chambers of Commerce in Enderby and Armstrong-Spallumcheen, along with Community Futures North Okana...

Canadian travellers who have flights booked on Boeing 737 Max 8's are facing disruptions after Canada joined the list of countries grounding the planes. Transport Minister Marc Garneau says he made th...

The District of Sicamous is calling on the BC government to regulate fuel costs in BC, so they are more in line with the costs across Canada. Sicamous Mayor Terry Rysz says in a letter sent to the Cit...

You might want to fill up the gas tank. Gasbuddy.com says gas prices are up 14 cents a litre at at least one Vernon gas station, to $1.37.9. Right now most Vernon outlets are selling regular unleaded ...

The police search for a missing Vernon man has ended "RCMP is pleased to confirm the 21 year old male reported missing March 12th (21 year old Andrew Erwood), has been located, and is safe and sound,"...