Category Archives: Vernon
RCMP seek witnesses to knife assault at party
A man is in hospital with serious stab wounds after an incident at an outdoor party near Enderby."On August 2, 2019, just before 4 a.m.,the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP responded to an assault with a we...
Aug 02, 2019
Man in mask robs gas station
RCMP were out in force Thursday night, searching an area of Vernon for an armed robbery suspect.A man wearing a "Deadpool" mask entered a gas station on 34th Street -- believed to be the Esso-7-Eleven...
Aug 02, 2019
Victim loses 'thousands' in phone scam
RCMP say a North Okanagan resident lost a significant amount of money after falling victim to an elaborate phone scam. Police say the scammers claimed to be from the victim's bank and were investigati...
Corey Fischer Aug 02, 2019
Vernon MS Society office closes
Volunteers and staff shook hands and hugged each other as the last few boxes were removed from the office of the Vernon MS Society Wednesday afternoon. The goodbyes mark an emotional end for the socie...
Glynn Brothen Aug 01, 2019
Thieves targeting tanks
If you drive an R-V that uses a propane tank, you might want to make sure it's secure.RCMP say thefts of the tanks are on the rise in the North Okanagan with most of the thefts involving unsecured tan...
Aug 01, 2019
Police cleared in Vernon cell incident
RCMP in Vernon have been cleared of wrongdoing over an incident involving a woman arrested and held the detachment's cells.The Independent Investigation Office of B.C. said the woman was seen to be in...
Aug 01, 2019
Biker suffers extensive injuries
A motorcyclist had to be airlifted to care after a crash in Enderby this afternoon. The bike collided with a car on Evergreen Street behind Sutherland's Bakery. Police say the bike driver suffered ext...
Corey Fischer Aug 01, 2019
Crews jump on new fire near Falkland
A new wildfire that broke out between Falkland and Westwold is now out.The B.C. Wildfire Service said it was located near Highway 97, 11 kilometres southwest of Falkland in the Ingram Creek area."We h...
Aug 01, 2019
Chamber speaks out on Vernon parking bylaw
The Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce has advocated on behalf of its members in regards to new parking regulations downtown. On July 29, the chamber spoke during a public hearing about the City of Ve...
Aug 01, 2019
Predator Ridge to host prestigious event
The Thompson Okanagan has won a bid to host the World Travel Awards the next three years, and Predator Ridge Resort has been announced as the first site.Over 300 international delegates will attend th...
Aug 01, 2019

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