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100-year-old Vernon woman discharged from hospital late at night, family was not notifiedHer daughter Carole Fawcett got a call from a nurse around 9 p.m. that evening telling her they were discharging Russell and given her age, Fawcett had concerns.CanadaNov 5
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FireSmart initiative at Vernon strata complex the city’s largest undertaken at one timeThe strata is working with the city and fire department to reduce fuel risks after two hedge fires earlier this year, one large one that came perilously close to homes.CanadaNov 1
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Historic lawsuit filed with B.C. Supreme Court alleging abuse at Vernon, B.C. schoolAfter 60 years, Syilx Okanagan woman Laurie Wilson is taking her story of alleged abuse to B.C.'s highest court.CanadaOct 31
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Active Living Centre in Vernon undergoes 1st concrete pourThe new Active Living Centre in Vernon, B.C., is expected to open in the fall of 2026, with the city saying the project will not exceed $135.9 million.CanadaAug 17
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Okanagan weather: Slight cool down en routeA slight cool down is headed for the Okanagan weekend forecast, as daytime highs continue to flirt with the 30-degree mark.WeatherAug 15
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Vernon RCMP investigate two suspicious deaths a week and a half apartRCMP in Vernon, B.C. are investigation a pair of deaths that occurred over the past two weeks. Officials do not believe there is any risk to the public.CanadaAug 12
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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
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Okanagan weather: Risk of lightning, lingering heat in forecastThere is a risk of lightning and thunderstorms in the Okanagan weather forecast as 30-degree heat lingers into the weekend ahead in the valley.WeatherAug 8
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Several beaches reopened in Vernon after sewer line breakThe City of Vernon says the affected beaches are along the southeast arm of Okanagan Lake, from Kin Beach to Paddlewheel Park.HealthAug 8
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Grass fire in Vernon park quickly knocked downCrews from Vernon Fire Rescue Service responded to the grass fire in Becker Park on Wednesday morning.FireAug 7
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