Vernon

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Police are investigating the discovery of a suspected explosive device found inside a vehicle in Vernon, B.C., Tuesday…
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A group of controversial murals that were proposed for Vernon, B.C., last year are getting a second life, in a documentary called Behind the Mask.  In 2022 the ‘Behind the Mask’ mural project was announced; there were plans to hang…
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The fictional sport of quidditch was created by author J.K. Rowling for her fantasy book series Harry Potter in 1997, but a modified version of the game has brought the sport to life. The game of quadball was witnessed by dozens of…
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Descrease article font size Increase article font size An overnight house fire in the North Okanagan was quickly extinguished, and no one was injured, thanks to a child who…
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A North Okanagan home sustained heavy fire damage overnight, but no one was injured in the incident. The City of Vernon says the blaze broke out early Saturday, along the 1500 block of 39A Avenue, with firefighters called out…
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The RCMP’s annual Cops for Kids Ride is nearing its finish line. On Saturday, the team of 24 cyclists will depart Kamloops, B.C., and arrive in Vernon in the afternoon. That will be Day 9 of the 10-day fundraising journey.The squad…
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Around 40 soldiers from 41 Canadian Brigade Group in Calgary will be deployed early Monday morning to help fight fires in southern B.C. According to a Department of Defense release on Sunday afternoon, the brigade will be deployed…
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Descrease article font size Increase article font size A wave of bright colours swept through the streets of downtown Vernon, B.C.,  on Saturday, as the Vernon Pride Society…
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In his latest feat, Kelowna’s Nick Pelletier proved that the third time is in fact the charm. From Aug. 1 to Aug. 4, Pelletier swam the length of Okanagan Lake in an attempt to break the current Guinness world record.“I did two…
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Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Okanagan Military Tattoo is a musical extravaganza like no other. The annual spectacle unites military bands,…
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