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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
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Hurricane Melissa: Jamaica wakes up to destruction as storm pummels CubaFootage released by Jamaica police captured scenes of destruction after the Category 5 storm barrelled across the island.TrendingOct 29
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75-year-old woman dead following family dispute at Vernon, B.C. homeJust after 4:15 p.m. on June 20, Vernon North Okanagan RCMP received several calls reporting a fight that was escalating.CrimeJun 24
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Once popular ‘elbows up’ merch not a hot seller for Canada Day, vendors sayAlthough business owners say they are selling more Canada-themed products this year leading up to July 1, many have also noted a decline in "elbows up" merchandise sales.CanadaJun 29
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Joe Rogan would ‘rather go to Russia’ than attend UFC event in CanadaJoe Rogan was asked if he will be in attendance to watch UFC fighter Belal Muhammad defend his Welterweight gold against Jack Della Maddalena in May.TrendingMar 26
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Development proposed for North Okanagan grasslandsThe push to have more affordable housing in the North Okanagan could dramatically change an area of Vernon in the coming years.Mar 12
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Ryan Reynolds, athletes, advocates among new Order of Canada appointeesThis year's list of Canadians deemed to have made extraordinary contributions to the nation features scientists, survivors, advocates and athletes.CanadaDec 18, 2024
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Father of Okanagan boy who died said the justice system has failed his sonCourt heard of several incidents involving the child including one on April 4th, 2020 when the boy was pushed outside after soiling himself.CanadaNov 27, 2024
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B.C. party leaders campaign in the OkanaganNDP Leader David Eby is promising a $75-million loan forgiveness program to entice doctors, nurses and heath professionals to expand health-care services in rural British Columbia.PoliticsOct 7, 2024
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Motel goes up in flames in Vernon, B.C., no injuries reportedVernon North Okanagan RCMP, firefighters and emergency workers arrived at a motel fire Tuesday afternoon to find the upper level of the building partially engulfed in flames.FireAug 28, 2024
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Mounties investigate suspected homicide in Vernon'We’re in the very early stages of our investigation at this time, but the death has been deemed suspicious and is being investigated as a homicide,' Const. Chris Terleski said.CrimeAug 21, 2024
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Vernon man gets house arrest for trying to run down ‘street people’ with his BobcatA Vernon man used his Bobcat to chase down two people on a multi-use pathway and was sentenced to a period of house arrest and has been court-ordered to write an apology.CrimeAug 21, 2024
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Suspicious death in Vernon, B.C., a ‘possible’ homicide investigation underway: RCMPA report of a disturbance early Thursday led RCMP in Vernon, B.C., to a home where they discovered a dead body. Three people were arrested but were later released.CrimeAug 10, 2024
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Suspected thief flees from Vernon police, information soughtThe vehicle was last seen using an Alberta licence plate of CBL5705. Both the pickup and the licence plate are confirmed to be stolen.CrimeApr 25, 2023
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Curtis Sagmoen removed from Kitimat work site after community outcryGladys Radek said "he was removed by security immediately and escorted to the airport."CrimeSep 16, 2021
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Manitoba homicide suspect feared armed and dangerous spotted east of Whitemouth Wednesday evening: RCMPPolice are asking Manitobans not to approach Eric Wildman and to call 911 if he’s spotted.CrimeJun 16, 2021
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89-year-old man in critical condition after Vancouver home invasionVancouver police believe there's still a public risk as the suspect of a violent South Vancouver home invasion remains at large.CrimeNov 4, 2021
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Vernon thief takes off with minivan warming up in drivewayIf a vehicle is left running and unattended, it only takes seconds for a potential thief to jump in and drive away, RCMP are warning area residents.CrimeDec 8, 2021
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Woman who made complaint about Kelowna RCMP wants ‘accountability for people who cause more trauma’'I feel that it is important and would show integrity to say,’ these are our rules, and if you don’t live up to the standard there will be consequences.’'CrimeNov 26, 2021
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Penticton youth rally to demand action on climate changeYouth-led demonstrations will occcur on the last Friday of each month in Penticton, rally organizers said.EnvironmentSep 26, 2021