Category Archives: (Portal – Vernon Matters) Kelowna

A man is facing charges for allegedly assaulting a hospital security guard, a police officer and a patient after an incident at Kelowna General Hospital (KGH). Police responded to a Code White (aggres...

Cycling BC — the organization that approved a weekend mountain bike race on Big White near Kelowna — says the entire provincial cycling community has been shaken by the death of a competit...

The mayor of Merritt says a city councillor has been killed in an apparent hit-and-run crash outside another community. Mayor Michael Goetz says he understands Coun. Claire Newman had been on her way ...

The Kelowna courthouse was evacuated after police say a threat was received. RCMP responded to the 1300 block of Water Street around 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 5. As a precautionary measure, police ...

British Columbians are being warned the province is expected to see increased wildfire activity due to persistent dry and hot conditions. Matt MacDonald, lead forecaster for the B.C. Wildfire Service ...

Police are investigating an incident where the driver of a luxury sports car allegedly hit several parked vehicles in Kelowna. On June 30, around 5 p.m., Kelowna RCMP were dispatched to Recreation Ave...

The Western Hockey League says 28 players have been selected from nine different nations by WHL teams as part of the 2023 CHL Import Draft. The two-round draft took place online with the order of sele...

For the second time this season, the Kamloops Fire Centre will be subject to a campfire ban. In a news release, the B.C. Wildfire Service says a prohibition on campfires comes into effect throughout t...

The Okanagan Military Tattoo returns to Kal Tire Place in Vernon to celebrate its 10th annual event July 29 and 30. The show packs a punch, and will be a thrill to history buffs and music lovers alike...

It was a busy long weekend for Central Okanagan Search and Rescue, attending to six incidents including helping to evacuate residents during the Knox Mountain wildfire. The volunteer team also rescued...