Category Archives: (Portal – Vernon Matters) Kelowna
Off-duty cop takes action to assist officer
An off-duty police officer ran into action when he noticed a potentially dangerous situation involving a fellow officer in Lake Country. Constable Nickel was enjoying his day off with his family when ...
Nov 14, 2022
Blazers post convincing win over Rockets
The Kamloops Blazers defeated the Kelowna Rockets 6-1 on Saturday night at the Sandman Centre in Kamloops. The Blazers jumped out to a 4-0 lead while holding the Rockets to just three shots in the ope...
Nov 13, 2022
International student scammed out of $3,500: RCMP
Police have released details of an international student scam that conned an Okanagan student out of thousands of dollars. Mounties say on Oct. 26, 2022 a report was made to the RCMP that an internati...
Nov 10, 2022
UPDATE: Suspect arrested for indecent act
UPDATE Nov. 15: The Kelowna RCMP say they have identified and arrested the individual suspected of an indecent act. The file is under investigation and there will be no further comments. == Police inv...
Nov 10, 2022
Grapes fine despite snow, may result in more sweet wines: Wine Growers B.C.
The snow that fell this week, and the recent cold snap, are not expected to have negative impacts on Okanagan wineries. That’s according to Wine Growers British Columbia communications director,...
Nov 10, 2022
Cold weather raises need for winter clothing
With the early onset of winter, efforts to help those left out on the cold have taken on new urgency. Kelowna’s community partners and neighbours are continuing to look at ways to solve homeless...
Nov 10, 2022
New RDCO board chooses its leaders
The new board of directors for the Regional District of Central Okanagan has been sworn into office. Kelowna councillor Loyal Wooldridge was acclaimed by directors to serve a second year as chair. Wes...
Nov 10, 2022
RCMP investigating armed robbery
Mounties in Kelowna are investigating an armed robbery late Tuesday night. The RCMP say an alarm indicating a robbery was triggered at a business in the 1300 block of Bernard Ave. at approximately 10 ...
Nov 10, 2022
From the military to RCMP: officers share their stories
Remembrance Day has special meaning for RCMP, and on Friday, officers will take time to thank those who served with bravery giving the ultimate sacrifice serving Canada during times of war, conflict a...
Nov 10, 2022
Vernon Winter Carnival, Silver Star events secure grants
Next year’s mid-winter festival in Vernon is getting support from the province. The B.C. government has announced that the Vernon Winter Carnival will be among the approximately 100 beneficiarie...
Nov 10, 2022