Category Archives: (Portal – Vernon Matters) Kelowna
Local politicians get update on Okanagan rail idea
An Okanagan resident is making an updated pitch for electric passenger rail service in the Okanagan. Dr. Gord Lovegrove, an associate professor at UBC’s school of engineering and current Kelowna...
Apr 20, 2023
Cristall named to leadership group for U18 tournament
Kelowna Rockets forward Andrew Cristall has been chosen as an alternate captain for Canada's National Men's Under-18 Team which will compete at the 2023 IIHF U18 World Championship in Basel and Porren...
Apr 19, 2023
Local RV dealership gives back to charities
An Okanagan RV dealership is driving support to local charities. Voyager RV Centre in Lake Country has provided the first two donations of 2023 as part of its "Voyager Cares" project. The campaign kic...
Apr 19, 2023
Fewer blocks closed for summer program
You’ll have to meet your friends on a shorter version of Bernard Avenue in Kelowna this summer. The Downtown Kelowna Association has decided that the 400 and 500 blocks will not be closed to tra...
Apr 19, 2023
No deal at union deadline; federal workers hit the picket lines as talks continue
Negotiations are expected to continue despite thousands of members with Canada’s largest federal public-service union walking off the job this morning at 12:01 a.m. ET. A late Tuesday news relea...
Apr 19, 2023
New courts in the works
Kelowna is ready to meet the growing demand for court sports such as pickleball and tennis. The city says there are plans for nine new pickleball and three new tennis courts in the capital budget for ...
Apr 18, 2023
Three Rockets rated for June’s NHL draft
Nothing is guaranteed at the NHL entry draft. Players rise and fall before general managers of all 32 teams step up to the podium and with a quiet hush coming over the arena, they boldly state, 'With ...
Apr 18, 2023
Impaired cases spike during ale festival
Police were kept busy with impaired drivers in Penticton this weekend, over the same period that the Fest of Ale event was held. The RCMP BC Highway Patrol said on Friday and Saturday nights combined,...
Apr 17, 2023
Police officers’ lives put at risk by stolen vehicle suspect
Police say two men with criminal histories were arrested after a dangerous pursuit with a stolen pickup truck in Kelowna. RCMP received a complaint that a white Dodge pickup truck had been stolen over...
Apr 17, 2023
Cousins share $5M lottery jackpot
Two cousins from Kelowna are planning to buy a boat and do some travelling after winning a big lottery prize. Hoa and Duc Nguyen have been presented with a cheque for $5 million after matching all six...
Apr 17, 2023