Local News

Okanagan’s Nature Nut: Biodiversity law critical for communities

New ecosystem health framework needs support

May 16, 2024 9:30 AM Read more >

Children’s book on Vernon hockey legend in focus at speaker series

Chad Soon’s The Longest Shot tells the story of Larry Kwong, who broke the colour barrier in 1948

May 16, 2024 7:30 AM Read more >

Vernon spreads smarts amid wildfire season

Information session May 22 ahead of work on city-owned lands

May 15, 2024 9:00 PM Read more >

Vernon council briefs: Polson Park upgrades, O’Keefe Ranch funds

Council also discussed the success of a restorative justice program

May 15, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >

5 Interior B.C. highways could see snow ahead of long weekend

2-5 cm of snow is expected on the Coquihalla, Rogers Pass and elsewhere

May 15, 2024 3:45 PM Read more >

UPDATE: 2 taken to hospital from Vernon rollover

Ambulance, firefighters and RCMP on scene

May 15, 2024 3:15 PM Read more >

Convicted assailant named by family, friends as Penticton homicide victim

Kruger-Allen had previously made headlines for paralyzing a stranger in 2019

May 15, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

Coldstream, CUPE reach new agreement

The agreement with the union included wage increases and minor housekeeping amendments

May 15, 2024 1:30 PM Read more >

Water restrictions on tap in North Okanagan

Stage 2 restrictions in effect at noon on Wednesday

May 15, 2024 11:30 AM Read more >

Canada Day festivities laid out for Vernon, minus fireworks

The local society that puts on the event has been renamed, and has big plans for the future

May 15, 2024 9:30 AM Read more >