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Tatjana Stefanski. (Facebook Photo)

Community rallies around family of slain Lumby woman

Fundraisers seeing immense support in small-town tragedy

Tatjana Stefanski. (Facebook Photo)
Tatjana Stefanski's family is in hiding following her death and release of the suspect. (Jason Gaudreault photo)

Grieving Lumby family flees in fear as suspect in woman’s death released

Community seeking justice following death of Tatjana Stefanski

Tatjana Stefanski's family is in hiding following her death and release of the suspect. (Jason Gaudreault photo)
Police responded to call shortly after midnight on New Years that six people had been injured in an incident involving a bonfire. (Black Press file photo)

RCMP correct wrong, mispelled names in alleged Lumby abduction

Incorrect last name for suspect and wrong spelling of missing person’s first name

Police responded to call shortly after midnight on New Years that six people had been injured in an incident involving a bonfire. (Black Press file photo)
The Red Road Recovery Ranch is open in Lumby for those battling addiction. (Realtor photo)

Free addictions treatment recovery ranch opens in Lumby

Red Road is a 23-bed treatment facility with equine therapy

The Red Road Recovery Ranch is open in Lumby for those battling addiction. (Realtor photo)
Three horses were seized from an Armstrong property by BC SPCA and one was euthanized. (Contributed)

BC SPCA seizes 3 horses in Armstrong, forced to put one down

Not the 1st time agency has visited, charges being recommended

Three horses were seized from an Armstrong property by BC SPCA and one was euthanized. (Contributed)
Police tape circles the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP detachment Wednesday afternoon as a precaution after a possible explosive device was brought in. (Bowen Assman - Morning Star)

UPDATE: Explosives unit removes WW2 grenades from Vernon RCMP station

The detachment was cordoned off for hours after a member of the public brought the items in

Police tape circles the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP detachment Wednesday afternoon as a precaution after a possible explosive device was brought in. (Bowen Assman - Morning Star)
The Independent Investigations Office is investigating an April 14 incident near Sicamous that led to serious injuries for a man who was apprehended by police. (File photo)

B.C. police watchdog recommends charges against RCMP in Vernon arrest

Man left with serious injuries following alleged use of force by two officers

The Independent Investigations Office is investigating an April 14 incident near Sicamous that led to serious injuries for a man who was apprehended by police. (File photo)
Okanagan Spirits Craft Distillery Mixoff is back Nov. 9. (OK Mixoff)

Liquor tasting changes draw cheers from B.C. producers

Enhanced tour and service experiences on tap for visitors of wineries, distilleries, breweries and cideries

Okanagan Spirits Craft Distillery Mixoff is back Nov. 9. (OK Mixoff)
Two unexploded ordnances have been found in Kal Park in the last five weeks. (RCMP file photo)

2 mortars found in 5 weeks at Vernon’s Kal Park

Canadian Armed Forces called in to deal with possible unexploded mortar

Two unexploded ordnances have been found in Kal Park in the last five weeks. (RCMP file photo)
Based in Vernon, TNB Naturals' owners Travis Rypkema and Josh Brazier, are excited to see their product hit Canadian Tire shelves. (Contributed)

Major Canadian chain digs B.C. product

Canadian Tire now selling TNB Naturals

Based in Vernon, TNB Naturals' owners Travis Rypkema and Josh Brazier, are excited to see their product hit Canadian Tire shelves. (Contributed)
Christian Felton (left) of the Vernon Vipers battles Carter Wilkie of the Chilliwack Chiefs battles for the puck during a 2019 B.C. Hockey League game at the Chilliwack Coliseum. (Jenna Hauck - Black Press)

Vancouver Canucks sign former Vernon Viper

Defenceman Christian Felton inks 1-year contract with NHL club

Christian Felton (left) of the Vernon Vipers battles Carter Wilkie of the Chilliwack Chiefs battles for the puck during a 2019 B.C. Hockey League game at the Chilliwack Coliseum. (Jenna Hauck - Black Press)
John Erickson is concerned about an Interior Health decision to close the west entrance into the cancer clinic due to flu season. (Jennifer Smith - Morning Star)

B.C. hospital sends terminal cancer patient on cold walk to avoid the flu

Vernon cancer patients lose special entrance due to protocol that ‘doesn’t make sense’

John Erickson is concerned about an Interior Health decision to close the west entrance into the cancer clinic due to flu season. (Jennifer Smith - Morning Star)
Willamina Robert

UPDATE: Missing woman from Yukon last seen in Vernon found

27-year-old located safe and well

Willamina Robert
An RCMP cruiser. The Golden RCMP and BC Highway Patrol responded to the incident on May 23. (Vladvictoria/Pixabay.com)

Drugs found in fatal North Okanagan crash that killed 4

RCMP seized suspected drugs and paraphernalia from the vehicle which crossed the centre line

An RCMP cruiser. The Golden RCMP and BC Highway Patrol responded to the incident on May 23. (Vladvictoria/Pixabay.com)
ambulance

Child dies after being hit by car near Vernon

2-year-old rushed to hospital but did not survive

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Bryn David Williams (left) and Jessica Bosman have created DOUBL, a unique, made-to-fit bra for women. (Jennifer Smith - Morning Star)

B.C. woman finds perfect fit in the bra business, in more ways than one

Vernon woman and Ontario friend use digital technology to bring undergarment into the 21st Century

Bryn David Williams (left) and Jessica Bosman have created DOUBL, a unique, made-to-fit bra for women. (Jennifer Smith - Morning Star)
Cherryville youth were left waiting for a school bus that never showed up Jan. 12, in -28C weather. (Charlie Redstone photo)

Kids wait in -28 C cold for Okanagan school bus that never came

Route 42 was cancelled, but some had no notification

Cherryville youth were left waiting for a school bus that never showed up Jan. 12, in -28C weather. (Charlie Redstone photo)
Debi Gare is hoping a family heirloom that was mistakenly given away will be returned. (Jennifer Smith - Morning Star)

‘I thought it was junk’: B.C. woman looking to retrieve family heirloom

When Vernon’s Louise “Thup” Sammartino died, her daughter gave away a special brooch

Debi Gare is hoping a family heirloom that was mistakenly given away will be returned. (Jennifer Smith - Morning Star)
The Avian flu has been detected in Summerland and a protected zone has been set up by the CFIA. (Black Press file photo)

Two cases of avian flu identified in Okanagan

Investigations underway in Central and North Okanagan

The Avian flu has been detected in Summerland and a protected zone has been set up by the CFIA. (Black Press file photo)
The Greater Vernon Homeless Memorial at Polson Park commemorates those lost to the homelessness and drug epidemic. It will be moving to a new spot in 2024. (Bowen Assman- Morning Star)

Homeless deaths rise in Okanagan

Kelowna and Vernon saw 14 and 13 deaths last year

The Greater Vernon Homeless Memorial at Polson Park commemorates those lost to the homelessness and drug epidemic. It will be moving to a new spot in 2024. (Bowen Assman- Morning Star)