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Vernon man killed in collision after escaping hospital during mental health crisisCool says there were no beds available in the psychiatric ward and that her son spent six days in a hallway in the emergency department, with only a brief period in a secure area.CanadaFeb 26
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Concerns over capacity at Vernon hospital psych ward after young man’s death“I didn’t think he was safe in that hallway, but I also didn’t see him actually being able to get out because he would have to walk past security,” said Ezra's mother.CanadaMar 9
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Suspect identified after allegedly violating a horse on Vernon, B.C. propertyA police dog services team conducted an extensive search of the property but was unable to locate the suspect at the time.CanadaJan 26
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Man accused of violating a horse at Vernon equestrian centre arrestedErica Van Meehan, the owner of Abigail Equestrian in Vernon, says an intruder triggered her security cameras early on Saturday morning.CrimeJan 27
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Bench-clearing minor hockey fight, appearing to involve coaches, caught on videoAn investigation has been launched in a bench-clearing minor hockey fight in the Okanagan that allegedly had coaches scrapping on the ice.SportsDec 22, 2025
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Much of Alberta, parts of B.C. and Saskatchewan set to see dangerous windsThe weather agency says high-sided vehicles could be pushed around by the wind, and there could be damage to roofs, fences, trees and soft shelters.WeatherMar 8
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McKeever’s prep for Winter Olympics includes LegoXavier McKeever's relief at qualifying for the Olympic Games was hard to miss.SportsFeb 8
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B.C. ostrich cull cost almost $7 millionThe ostriches at the Universal Ostrich Farm in Edgewood, B.C., were culled in November 2025, following an unsuccessful legal challenge from the farm to prevent the cull.PoliticsJan 28
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‘We don’t forget’: Alberta RCMP make arrest in 2007 cold case homicideWhile many historical cases are solved through forensic advancements, RCMP say it wasn't modern technology that led to the arrest but rather co-operation from the community.CrimeJan 22
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CFIA official tells of threats and harassment that dogged ostrich cull operationAs CFIA workers prepared for a cull of hundreds of ostriches at a British Columbia farm, they came under a variety of harassment from opponents of the operation, one official says.CanadaJan 30
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Bombers re-sign veteran kicker CastilloThe Winnipeg Blue Bombers have re-signed American kicker Sergio Castillo and Australian punter Jamieson Sheahan, the CFL club announced Monday.SportsJan 19
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Motel residents in Vernon, B.C. handed eviction notice with 1-week deadline'It was just hell,' said former tenant Jacqueline MacFarlane, describing the moment she learned she had less than a week to move out.CanadaNov 21, 2025
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‘It’s tragic’: Prince Albert Salvation Army goes up in flames on Christmas DayThe Prince Albert Salvation army is forced to shut down its doors have a fire on Christmas Day significantly damaged the building.FireDec 26, 2025
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With Highway 3 still closed, visits to Manning Park Resort down 80%, manager saysThe Ministry of Highways says Highway 3 is expected to reopen on an interim alignment between Boxing Day and New Year’s Day and the resort is hoping the earlier the better.WeatherDec 23, 2025
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Grieving Okanagan family angered by murder trial moving to KamloopsVitali Stefanski is charged with second-degree murder and awaiting a trial, which has been scheduled for spring 2026.CrimeDec 10, 2025
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Okanagan search and rescue crews keep busy amid changing weather patterns'So far this month we’ve had nine calls in 15 days,' said Duane Tresnich. Crews say unpredictable weather patterns are contributing to hazardous conditions in the backcountry.CanadaDec 15, 2025
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Washington State declares emergency as 100,000 people displaced due to floodingThe Skagit River is at critical levels, with about 100,000 people expected to be displaced from the 100-year flood plain, Gov. Bob Ferguson said.WeatherDec 11, 2025
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Health care systems ‘dismantling’ in B.C.’s Interior amid physician resignationsSeven obstetricians and gynecologists have resigned from Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, B.C., while four psychiatrists have stepped down from Vernon Jubilee Hospital.CanadaOct 28, 2025
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Removal of treehouse homeless encampment underway in Vernon, displacing residentsThe encampment in Vernon has garnered a lot of attention for the last couple of months due to an unusual component, a treehouse structure.CanadaOct 23, 2025
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers GM Kyle Walters reflects on disappointing seasonKyle Walters said the organization is entering a new phase and they have a new challenge after the end of their run to five straight Grey Cup games.SportsNov 19, 2025