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Moose Hide Campaign brings call to end gender-based violence to B.C. capital

Moose Hide Campaign brings call to end gender-based violence to B.C. capital

The Moose Hide March sees drumming, singing and a call to end violence
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Vernon saw 9 toxic drug deaths in first quarter of 2025

Vernon saw 9 toxic drug deaths in first quarter of 2025

BC Coroners Service data shows there have been 428 drug deaths in the province so far this year
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Keremeos medical centre closing emergency department for 10 hours

Keremeos medical centre closing emergency department for 10 hours

The South Similkameen Health Centre won't have any emergency services available during the day on May 16
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Alleged shooting at The Rise in Vernon leads to Falkland arrest

Alleged shooting at The Rise in Vernon leads to Falkland arrest

33-year-old in custody following late-night firing of weapon, no injuries reported
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Kootenay regional district refusing ostrich carcasses until testing updated

Kootenay regional district refusing ostrich carcasses until testing updated

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has ordered that the birds be killed
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Ambitious, 4,000 home Vernon development up for public discussion

Ambitious, 4,000 home Vernon development up for public discussion

An Open House was hosted at the Vernon Recreation Centre auditorium, where residents can learn more about the project
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B.C. mom 'very happy' about potential missing-person alert in the works

B.C. mom 'very happy' about potential missing-person alert in the works

Public Assistance Alert system in B.C. is a 'step in the right direction,' says Alina Durham
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Historic sex crime trial for Penticton city councillor pushed back to 2026

Historic sex crime trial for Penticton city councillor pushed back to 2026

Coun. James Miller will have been on leave from council for almost 20 months by the start of his trial
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Turbulent waters: Trump tension clips Victoria to Seattle sailings

Turbulent waters: Trump tension clips Victoria to Seattle sailings

Compared to last year, the total number of Victoria Clipper sailings in 2025 is expected to be down by 20%
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B.C.’s Arts ministry defends value of $3.6K dinner with Hollywood execs

B.C.’s Arts ministry defends value of $3.6K dinner with Hollywood execs

Group calling on Lana Popham to explain taxpayer-funded dinner she hosted for Hollywood executives while serving as minister of the arts
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