Category Archives: (Portal – Vernon Matters) Kelowna
Central Okanagan second in Canada on crime severity index
The Central Okanagan is ranked second overall in Canada in the latest Crime Severity Index from Statistics Canada. The area was first in non-violent crime and 9th in violent crime. The City of Kelowna...
Jul 27, 2023
‘I opened the back door and started screaming’: Lottery winner excited at $35M jackpot
The winner of a $35 million lottery jackpot is planning to design not just one, but three dream homes. One will be for Rhonda Malesku herself, while the other two will be for her son and daughter. The...
Jul 27, 2023
Former BC Lion to host event as part of Kal Tire Kalamalka Bowl
The Kal Tire Kalamalka Bowl is less than a month away and football fans are encouraged to not fumble their chance to get tickets. The exhibition game on Aug. 23 at the Greater Vernon Athletics Park wi...
Jul 27, 2023
Fire risk and drought levels still very high in B.C.
While much of B.C. felt a bit of reprieve with the recent rain and cooler temperatures, the weather has had little impact on the fire risk and drought conditions in B.C. “While the rain did give...
Jul 27, 2023
Vernon to host Hockey Canada event in 2024
Vernon has been named a host community for one of Hockey Canada’s championship events for the 2023-2024 season. Kal Tire Place will be the site for Canada's Women's Under 18 National Club Champi...
Jul 27, 2023
Rope team rescues stranded hiker and dog
A hiker and his dog have a story to tell after getting stranded in Bear Creek Provincial Park in West Kelowna. West Kelowna Fire Rescue received a call around 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 26, for a stranded...
Jul 26, 2023
UPDATE: Searches for missing men continue on local lakes
UPDATE: July 26, 2023 RCMP have issued an update on separate searches for missing men on two lakes in the Vernon area. “Both searches are still underway utilizing RCMP resources, and Vernon Sear...
Jul 26, 2023
Amber Alert still in place for missing children, dedicated tip line operational
Police continue to seek information on the whereabouts of two B.C. children. An Amber Alert was issued for eight-year-old Aurora Bolton and 10- year-old Joshuah Bolton of Surrey on July 19. The RCMP s...
Jul 24, 2023
Crews respond to multiple fires along highway
It’s not just discarded cigarettes that can cause fires along roads. Fire officials in West Kelowna say sparks from a mechanical source are believed to have caused multiple grass fires along Hig...
Jul 24, 2023
Volunteers needed to help monitor for invasive mussels
If you live on the water, there might be a unique volunteer opportunity that will help keep Okanagan waterways safe from invasive mussels. The Okanagan and Similkameen Invasive Species Society (OASISS...
Jul 23, 2023