Category Archives: (Portal – Vernon Matters) Kelowna
Suspects arrested after taking the ‘bait’
The BAIT vehicle program continues to snare suspects. Kelowna RCMP arrested a male driver and female passenger after they allegedly stole a bait vehicle on Dec. 2 that was deployed the evening before....
Dec 06, 2022
Dog poisonings under investigation
RCMP in Lake Country are investigating a disturbing case of animal cruelty. Police received a report on Dec. 2, that two dogs were poisoned the night before in the 10,000 block of Beacon Hill Drive in...
Dec 06, 2022
Thieves steal sewing machines from business
Thieves broke into a business in the 900 block of McCurdy Road in Kelowna overnight and stole 12 high-end sewing machines valued at between $6000 and $25,000. Police attended and spoke with the busine...
Dec 05, 2022
Watermain break leads to boil water advisory
People in the West Kelowna Estates Water System will need to boil their water before consumption. The notice, issued by the City of West Kelowna in consultation with Interior Health, came following a ...
Dec 05, 2022
Kelowna Rocket captain invited to Team Canada’s camp
With less than one month until the puck drops on the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship, Hockey Canada announced today the 29 players, including Kelowna Rockets captain Colton Dach, who have earned a...
Dec 05, 2022
‘Dramatic’ increase in flu cases in B.C.: Dr. Henry
It’s been an early start to the flu season in British Columbia, which is a concern for health officials. “We’ve seen a dramatic increase in influenza A, and it’s earlier that w...
Dec 05, 2022
Fifteen British Columbians honoured for dedication to service
The B.C. government has chosen 15 British Columbians to receive the Medal of Good Citizenship for their dedication and selfless service to their communities. “It’s an honour to award these...
Dec 05, 2022
Kelowna RCMP warn public of “porch pirates”
With holiday shopping underway, the public is being reminded to monitor their package deliveries. Kelowna RCMP said thieves, commonly referred to as “porch pirates,” will be looking for un...
Dec 02, 2022
Unemployment dropped locally in November
The local labour market saw the unemployment rate drop on a monthly basis. Statistics Canada reports the Thompson-Okanagan economic region, which includes Vernon and Kelowna, had an unadjusted unemplo...
Dec 02, 2022
Bones of Crows to be shown in Vernon
Ayasew Ooskana Pictures has announced that Bones of Crows, the feature film written and directed by award-winning Mtis/Dene filmmaker Marie Clements has added new dates and locations to its National I...
Dec 02, 2022