Category Archives: (Portal – Vernon Matters) Kelowna
Federal budget caps liquor tax hike, provides money for tourism
The Liberals’ new federal budget has some positive and negative aspects for businesses, according to the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce. The $490 billion budget was tabled in the House of Commons T...
Mar 29, 2023
WHL announces all stars; Rockets forward on first team
The Western Hockey League announced today the First All-Star Teams for the 2022-23 WHL season. WHL Division All-Stars are voted upon by WHL general managers. WHL B.C. Division First All-Star Team Goal...
Mar 28, 2023
Federal budget includes $59.5 billion in new spending, looks to increase revenue
The federal government announced $59.5 billion of new spending over the next five years as part of a narrowly focused budget that also promises to find savings in the public service and increase tax r...
Mar 28, 2023
RCMP investigating early morning shooting
One person was taken into custody after another person was shot in Kelowna this morning. RCMP responded to a disturbance between two individuals at around 1:30 a.m. on March 27 in the 1700 block of Ch...
Mar 27, 2023
Team plays and wins after death of assistant coach
A tragic story in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League may have provided inspiration to the team most affected. The league announced the death of Princeton Posse assistant coach Morton John...
Mar 27, 2023
Canadian singer makes summer stop in Okanagan
Amanda Marshall will perform in Kelowna this summer. The Canadian pop-rock singer from Toronto is best known for her 1996 single, “Birmingham,” which reached number 3 in Canada and was her...
Mar 27, 2023
‘Spectacular:’ B.C. Winter Games in Greater Vernon come to a close
After three days of fun and competition, the Greater Vernon B.C. Winter Games wrapped up this afternoon in Greater Vernon. The final medals were handed out Sunday afternoon, and the 900 athletes and 4...
Mar 26, 2023
RCMP arrest two suspects after ‘dynamic’ event
Two people suspected of stealing vehicles and property in the Okanagan have been arrested in West Kelowna. RCMP in multiple South Okanagan jurisdictions responded to reports of the suspects earlier to...
Mar 24, 2023
The torch is lit: Winter Games officially underway in Greater Vernon
The 2022 Greater Vernon B.C. Winter Games are officially underway. The opening ceremony for the delayed youth sporting event was held at Kal Tire Place Thursday night, Mar. 23. The welcome sign at the...
Mar 24, 2023
Auto part remains hot item for thieves
RCMP say there have been 78 reported thefts of catalytic converters from vehicles in the Central Okanagan this year. It’s a rising crime trend in B.C., and other areas, as thieves are stealing t...
Mar 23, 2023