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Former Vernon doctor acquitted on sexual assault charge

Peter Inkpen is currently in jail, having previously been sentenced for three other counts of sexual assault

Nov 26, 2024 6:00 PM Read more >

Vernon Council briefs: Crosswalks, Interior Health, cemetery fees

Council also discussed O'Keefe Ranch and approved an increase in cemetery fees

Nov 26, 2024 2:00 PM Read more >

Vernon announces changes to parking permit program

The city is transitioning to an online parking permit purchasing system

Nov 26, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

Vernon Stars dance their way into record books

Dancing With The Vernon Stars tap dances, salsas, and waltzes its way to raising an event record $271,000

Nov 26, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

North Okanagan landfills changing to winter hours

Greater Vernon and Armstrong/Spallumcheen Diversion and Disposal Facilities will start winter hours Dec. 1

Nov 26, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >

Vernon hospital fundraiser lights up with matching donations

Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation's Light A Bulb campaign supporting the expansion of the ultrasound department

Nov 26, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

Vernon women call for action against gender-based violence

Archway Society for Domestic Peace reported, in its 2023-2024 Impact Report, that the number of women and children served by Transition House has increased 62 per cent

Nov 25, 2024 10:00 PM Read more >

Lumby mom remembered at Vancouver vigil

A group rallied in front of the B.C. Legislature Monday to draw attention to the 16 women who were killed by men in B.C. in 2024, including Tatjana Stefanski

Nov 25, 2024 6:00 PM Read more >

Charges recommended in Kamloops crash that killed TRU student, injured 2

Owyn McInnis of Guelph, O.N. died in a crash near Thompson River University on Nov. 29, 2023

Nov 25, 2024 4:52 PM Read more >

Petition pushes for better bus routes from Vernon to Kelowna

The petition has gained over 200 signatures since it opened on Nov. 21

Nov 25, 2024 3:30 PM Read more >