Category Archives: (Portal – Vernon Matters) Kelowna
RCMP issue public warning after bus stop incident
RCMP are alerting the public about an attempted sexual assault of a child in Kelowna. Police say on Tuesday, Oct. 24 around 8:15 a.m., a male approached and sat beside a youth who was waiting for a bu...
Oct 27, 2023
Kelowna to host major curling event
Kelowna will be hosting one of the premier curling events in Canada in 2025. Curling Canada announced Friday that the Canadian men’s curling championship — known as the Montana’s Bri...
Oct 27, 2023
Thinking about a trip? Check out the Travel Show
People looking to plan a fall or winter getaway may want to check out an event this weekend at the Kelowna Airport site. The Fall Travel Show will take place at the KF Centre for Excellence on LaPoint...
Oct 26, 2023
$5M family donation kicks off wellness centre campaign
It’s Game On for a new fundraising campaign at Okanagan College. OC students, donors, leaders, staff and community members were on hand Thursday for the launch of the Thrive Here campaign to bui...
Oct 26, 2023
Three-year project to expand Kicking Horse Canyon highway nearly done
People travelling between B.C. and Alberta will soon have a fully expanded highway to drive on. After three years of work to expand the Trans-Canada highway east of Golden through Kicking Horse Canyon...
Oct 26, 2023
Vehicles damaged by gun shots
RCMP are trying to find out who shot-up several commercial vehicles in Peachland. West Kelowna RCMP received a report on Oct. 17 that several commercial trucks had been damaged by gunfire while parked...
Oct 26, 2023
Drought conditions improve in some Interior basins
The cooler and wetter weather has improved drought conditions somewhat in the Interior. As of Thursday, Oct. 26, the Lower Thompson and North Thompson basins were ranked at Level 2 which, according to...
Oct 26, 2023
Homicide suspects apprehended, investigation ongoing
Two individuals have been arrested in relation to a homicide investigation in Kelowna. RCMP said the incident occurred in the Rutland area on Oct. 21, 2023. Both individuals were released from custody...
Oct 25, 2023
Okanagan golfer among inductees to B.C. Sports Hall of Fame
The B.C. Sports Hall of Fame announced its 2024 induction class on Wednesday, which included five athletes, one of whom lives in the Okanagan. Richard (Dick) Zokol, a golf and real estate specialist a...
Oct 25, 2023
15 BCHL prospects on Central Scouting’s draft watch list
NHL Central Scouting has released its initial Players to Watch list ahead of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft and there are 15 BCHL players named. The list is separated into different categories. A Prospects:...
Oct 25, 2023