Tag: Vernon

Semi truck collides with truck and camper in Malakwa

RCMP Lauren Accili -
Sicamous RCMP said it was "extremely fortunate" no one was killed or seriously injured after a semi-truck struck a parked pickup and fifth-wheel trailer on Highway 1 near Malakwa.

Penticton on edge as Bald Range evacuation alerts reach city boundary

Wildfires John White -
Penticton was on edge Saturday night as evacuation alerts tied to the Bald Range wildfire reached the city boundary and officials urged residents to prepare grab-and-go kits, according to the City of Penticton.

Vernon-adjacent wildfire being held as evacuation restrictions ease

Wildfires John White -
The Bradley Creek wildfire near Vernon, B.C. is now classified as being held, according to the BC Wildfire Service, as evacuation restrictions ease in parts of the North Okanagan.

B.C. wildfires force thousands from their homes

Wildfires Emily Joveski -
About 8,000 people are under evacuation orders in British Columbia as wildfires continue to threaten communities in the southern Interior and Cariboo regions, provincial officials said Tuesday.

Child in critical condition following drowning incident in Enderby

RCMP Lauren Accili -
A child is in critical condition following a drowning incident that took place on Monday in Enderby.

Bradley Creek wildfire grows, leaving thousands without power

Fire Kate Brown -
The Bradley Creek wildfire remained out of control Sunday, keeping hundreds of properties under evacuation orders and alerts while leaving more than 3,500 customers without power across the North Okanagan.

Salmon Arm football athlete to play BC Lions

Sports Lauren Accili -
A Salmon Arm resident is advancing to a professional football career.

Air quality warning lifted in Enderby and Vernon

Health Lauren Accili -
Environment Canada has lifted the air quality advisory for residents in Enderby, Mara, Armstrong and Vernon. 

Vernon Search and Rescue remind trail users of “3 T’s” following recent rescue

Community Lauren Accili -
Vernon Search and Rescue (SAR) is reminding trail users to take the essentials, have proper training and stick to a trip plan before hitting the mountains following a rescue that took place over the weekend. 

Sicamous resident wins jackpot at Vernon Casino

Community Lauren Accili -
A Sicamous man was not expecting to start off 2026 with $1.6 million. 

Investigation taking place after intense altercation during Vernon and Salmon Arm hockey game

Hockey Lauren Accili -
A U18 minor hockey game between Salmon Arm and Vernon turned violent over the weekend, with a brawl breaking out near the end of play.

Vernon RCMP issue public safety alert over replica firearms

RCMP Lauren Accili -
The Vernon North Okanagan RCMP issued a public safety alert regarding replica firearms and the dangers of displaying them in public. 

Vernon RCMP looking for theft suspect, asking for public’s help

RCMP Lauren Accili -
The Vernon North Okanagan RCMP have released a photo of a suspect and their vehicle involved in a theft investigation. 

Vernon breaks another temperature record

Weather Lauren Accili -
The are of Vernon has broken yet another daily temperature record.

Vernon breaks 109 year old temperature record

Weather Lauren Accili -
Vernon has broken their daily temperature record for Aug. 26, as the city soared to 37.2 degrees on Tuesday.

RCMP request public assistance locating missing person

Missing Person Lauren Accili -
The Vernon North Okanagan RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a miss man, River Kelly.

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OPP officer killed near Hearst, Ont

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A 29-year-old OPP officer has been killed on duty in a rural area near Hearst. 

B.C. leaders pause politics to honour victims of Tumbler Ridge shooting

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Flags at the B.C. legislature flew at half-mast Thursday as leaders mourned eight people killed in a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge.

RCMP release names of eight killed in Tumbler Ridge shooting

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The B.C. RCMP has released the names of six children and two women killed in this week’s shooting in Tumbler Ridge, as the small northeastern community continues to mourn.

Psychologist offers guidance to parents after Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooting

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In the wake of a deadly shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., that involved victims between the ages of 11 and 13, a psychologist is advising guardians to check in with themselves before talking to their children.
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