Category Archives: (Portal – Vernon Matters) Kelowna

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Sept. 19 will be a federal holiday to mourn Queen Elizabeth II on the day of her state funeral in London. “Declaring an opportunity for Canadians to mourn on M...

RCMP are hoping the public can help identify two women who may have been involved in an assault in downtown Kelowna this summer. On August 18, 2022, at approximately 9:30 p.m., RCMP located a female n...

A dispute between neighbours led to gunfire and the closure of Highway 33 east of Kelowna over the weekend. On Saturday, Sept. 10, around 12:20 a.m., RCMP responded to the 4200 block of Highway 33 aft...

For the second time in just over a year, thieves have hit Central Okanagan Search and Rescue (COSAR). On Monday morning (Sept. 12), a maintenance team discovered the group’s command vehicle had ...

Police are seeking information on a man who has been posing as a reflexologist and asking to look at women’s feet. Mounties in Kelowna have received two reports they call “extremely concer...

One of the greatest rivalries in hockey will be showcased at games in Kelowna and Kamloops this winter. Hockey Canada has announced the Rivalry Series between the Canadian and U.S. women's national te...

Over 30 police officers from the Southern Interior will cycle into Vernon Saturday, Sept. 17, as part of the annual Cops for Kids charity ride. The 32 officers, including five from the Vernon North Ok...

Air quality has improved slightly over Metro Vancouver but remains at very unhealthy levels in several other regions as wildfire smoke blankets large sections of British Columbia. Environment Canada i...

A soon-to-be former RCMP sergeant will be the new Liberal member of the legislature in the Surrey South riding following Saturday’s byelection. Elenore Sturko’s victory with 52 per cent of...

Pierre Poilievre is waking up today as the new leader of the Conservative party, coming off a landslide win. Before he can take time to enjoy the victory, he has a list of things to do. The House of C...