Category Archives: (Portal – Vernon Matters) Kelowna

A hockey jersey signed by the Great One was among the items stolen during a break in at a sports memorabilia store. Kelowna RCMP say a suspect broke into Player’s Choice Sport in the 400 block o...

The former top doctor at Interior Health has been found guilty of sexual assault and sexual interference in a case involving a child in Alberta. Dr. Albert de Villiers, who appeared in court today via...

The British Columbia government has introduced legislation to make Sept. 30 a paid statutory holiday marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Labour Minister Harry Bains introduced a bil...

After getting a blizzard of votes, Kelowna has a name for its new snow blower. More than 17,000 ballots were cast, and Snownado came out on top with 34 percent, or nearly 6,000, of the votes. Sue Robi...

It's forecast to be a stormy Tuesday (Feb. 7) across B.C., and once again, the Coquihalla Highway between Hope and Merritt. Environment Canada issued a winter storm warning for the stretch of Highway ...

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada "stands ready" to provide help after a powerful earthquake toppled buildings and killed thousands of people in Turkey and Syria. In a statement, Trudeau calle...

British Columbia’s economy will be a key focus for politicians as they return to the legislature for the spring sitting. Premier David Eby says economists are predicating a “global slowdow...

A malnourished dog in Kelowna is safe after being found chained to a wall in a freezing cold basement with no heat or insulation. The BC SPCA says the Australian Shepherd dog, named Noelle, was emacia...

Wine lovers have growing options on the shelf to enjoy their favourite beverage as producers in B.C. offer smaller container sizes. Multiple British Columbia wineries over the last several years have ...

RCMP say a man who committed an assault at a Kelowna shelter received swift justice. Jonathan Staniforth was arrested on Jan. 17, 2023 after police say he punched and kicked a man working at the outdo...