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It is life changing for those who have been living “rough” in the Okanagan. A new supportive housing complex has welcomed its first residents and, as Travis Lowe reports, it’s providing much more than a roof over their heads.

A new art installation in the middle of Vernon’s newest traffic roundabout celebrates the city’s alpine history and heritage, with a couple of relics from times gone by. Travis Lowe reports.

A warning, this story contains disturbing content. Vernon RCMP are investigating what is being called a criminal offence inside an animal pen on a rural property early Saturday morning. A man is being sought for depraved behaviour involving horses. Victoria Femia has the details.

Residents of Vernon’s Crown Villa trailer park say their safety is being put at risk by a property owner who is refusing to move ahead with required upgrades. As Travis Lowe reports, it’s not the first time they’ve been at loggerheads with the landlord.

A woman from Vernon is hoping to become the youngest Canadian to accomplish climbing the 7 Summits. They are the higest mountains on each of the seven continents. Jay Durant sits down with Simran Bajwa in this edition of This is BC.

A man accused of violating a horse at a Vernon farm has been arrested, RCMP confirmed. The man has been released from custody.

A Vernon resident is asking for the public’s help in identifying someone who is caught on camera going on their property and allegedly assaulted their horses.

A new recreational site is now open to the public in the North Okanagan. Goose Lake Range Park near Vernon provides plenty of opportunities for walking and cycling. But Travis Lowe explains why there’s a special warning for people not to stray from the trails.

There’s been little rest for the members of Vernon Search and Rescue this holiday season. As Victoria Femia reports they’ve been called out to a number of incidents, one of them tragic.

The mayor of Vernon is asking city staff to re-evaluate security after an incident where an aggressive man had to be removed by police from council chambers. Travis Lowe reports.

Witnesses said the fight took place at Kal Tire Place in Vernon on Sunday. An investigation has been launched.

The trial of a North Okanagan man, accused of killing his ex-wife, is being moved from Vernon to Kamloops. As Klaudia Van Emmerik reports, that has the victim’s family feeling frustrated with the court system.

The murder trial of Vitali Stefanski has been moved to Kamloops after his lawyer stated he would not be able to “reasonably participate” from Vernon. Bright Jenny Cafe’s Lakeshore location was broken into on Monday night. The thieves smashed through the door, cut the power and stole their entire safe.

Hunter and Tazzy (black and white) are two adorable brothers being adopted out through the Okanagan Humane Society.  The two kittens, along with their siblings and mom cat, were found living beneath a deck at Vernon property.  They can be adopted out together or separately.  They are a little under-socialized but will thrive with a...

Workers in hazmat suits have dismantled a high-profile homeless encampment along the highway in Vernon. As Klaudia Van Emmerik reports, questions are now being raised about where the displaced residents will go, now that we’re heading into more extreme weather.

Residents at the Tiki Village Motor Inn in Vernon are being forced out. They received letters from the owner of the property saying fire inspectors determined the building is unsafe. Victoria Femia has the details.

Residents living at the Tiki Village Motel in Vernon say they’ve been given barely any notice of eviction due to electrical issues. And the Regional District of North Okanagan announces the opening of Goose Lake Range Park.

Kelowna’s unemployment level is worse than during the pandemic. The rate is up to 9.3 in October 2025 compared to 7.1 in September. Vernon’s mayor is asking for a safety review of City Hall after a member of the public approached him quite aggressively in late October.

Greyhound Bus service could be coming back to the Okanagan. Vernon City Council is supporting the company’s request to launch intercity service and bring other options to the region. Klaudia Van Emmerik has more.

A Vernon man has been named entrepreneur of the year by eBay Canada for his runaway success selling Pokémon cards. Sydney Morton reports.