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Falkland Stampede action returns Saturday

The 105th edition brings some of the world's best cowgirls and cowboys to the North Okanagan for the May long weekend

May 13, 2025 5:00 AM Read more >

Commonage development seeks Vernon's input

Project by Kerkhoff Develop-Build is hosting a drop-in public Open House Wednesday, May 14 from 3 to 8 p.m.

May 12, 2025 4:00 PM Read more >

UPDATE: Hwy. 1 bridge at Sicamous to remain closed as blockade continues

'This action follows months of failed attempts to secure fair and meaningful participation for Indigenous contractors and workers'

May 12, 2025 3:50 PM Read more >

Rain closes Vernon sports fields

Parks closed for play May 12

May 12, 2025 1:39 PM Read more >

Clouds and rain throughout Okanagan, wet snow warning on Connector

Dense fog, wet snow is expected on the Okanagan Connector at Pennask Summit on May 12

May 12, 2025 12:35 PM Read more >

Special weather statement issued for multiple B.C. interior highways

Up to 4 centimetres is expected to fall on the roads

May 11, 2025 4:59 PM Read more >

Funds being raised as Armstrong mother and daughter both battling cancer

Support for the family of five is being generated through a GoFundMe campaign

May 11, 2025 8:00 AM Read more >

Splatsin, Okanagan Indian Band spar over territorial claim to Wilsey Dam

The two First Nations disagree over whether the dam in the Lumby area is within Secwépemc or Syilx territory

May 11, 2025 5:00 AM Read more >

Crown argues conviction should stand in Vernon Bobcat assault case

William John Mcrae is appealing a judge's ruling that he assaulted a woman with a skid-steer near his property in 2022

May 10, 2025 4:00 PM Read more >

Planned water outage coming for some Silver Star residents

The outage is scheduled for Monday, May 12, for Silver Queen Road residents

May 10, 2025 1:00 PM Read more >