Category Archives: (Portal – Vernon Matters) Kelowna
Rockets name Hamilton assistant GM
Another member of the Hamilton family is playing a key role with the Kelowna Rockets. Curtis Hamilton has been named assistant general manager of the Western Hockey League team. He is the son of long-...
Dec 20, 2022
Pursuit of green Honda ends with man’s arrest
Police in Kelowna arrested a suspected car thief after what they say was a “frightening experience” for people in the area. On Monday, Dec. 19, just before 9 a.m., police were informed tha...
Dec 20, 2022
UPDATE: Airport dealing with delays and cancellations
UPDATE: 3 p.m. A few more flights have been able to get in and out of the Kelowna Airport this afternoon, after more than two dozen cancellations this morning. YLW is still reporting delays and cancel...
Dec 20, 2022
Snow event advisory issued for Kelowna
The City of Kelowna has issued a snow event advisory which includes a temporary parking ban for snow routes. To help crews to clear roads, no parking is permitted on snow routes located in Academy Way...
Dec 20, 2022
UPDATE: Snowstorm halts flights at Vancouver airport, creates travel chaos
Vancouver International Airport was crowded with stranded travellers Tuesday, many sitting or sleeping on floors, as heavy snowfall played havoc on transportation in the region during one of the busie...
Dec 20, 2022
Suspected truck thief arrested, three vehicles recovered
RCMP are reminding the public about the consequences of leaving vehicles running and unsecure to warm them up. Two vehicles in that situation were stolen over the last few days in the Kelowna area, wi...
Dec 19, 2022
Cold and more snow in store for southern B.C.
Weather alerts blanket most of British Columbia, Yukon and a large portion of Alberta as a bitterly cold system sweeps across those regions and another round of snow threatens southern B.C. Environmen...
Dec 19, 2022
‘Freedom Convoy’ protest chosen as news story of the year
The “Freedom Convoy” protest over COVID-19 health restrictions has been voted The Canadian Press news story of the year. The protest was by far the top pick in a vote by editors from newsr...
Dec 19, 2022
RCMP investigate stabbing outside business
One man is in hospital recovering after a serious incident which took place in a parking lot in Penticton. On Saturday, Dec. 17 just after 5 p.m., RCMP were called to a report of a stabbing in the par...
Dec 18, 2022
Winter storm watch in place for Coquihalla over the weekend
A winter storm watch has been issued for the Coquihalla highway between Hope and Merritt. Environment Canada stated an arctic front will bring heavy snow at times and strong winds over the weekend, wh...
Dec 16, 2022