Category Archives: (Portal – Vernon Matters) Kelowna

Police have tracked down all five youth involved in the violent assault Friday evening. Kelowna RCMP said the remaining two perpetrators involved in the attack of a female youth at Gyro Beach on Sept....

Tij Iginila is expected to suit up with the Kelowna Rockets for their game against the Prince George Cougars. The 18-year old forward was sent back to Kelowna from the Utah Hockey Club, and is expecte...

The aggressors in the assault at Gyro Beach have been identified, and a few of them have been apprehended. Kelowna RCMP said the violent assault occurred at the park on Lakeshore Drive at approximatel...

The leader of the Conservative Party of B.C.’s campaign trail will bring him to the Okanagan. John Rustad is scheduled to make stops in Vernon and Kelowna Saturday, Oct. 5. He will first visit V...

Motorists travelling through B.C. need to make sure their tires have been changed. The requirement to use winter tires when driving on the highway took effect Tuesday, Oct. 1. The requirement came int...

Kelowna RCMP are investigating an assault on a youth, as well as other crimes, in the community. Police said there were several reports of social disorder and youth committing criminal offences, inclu...

Pseople whose family members need medical treatment in the Central Okanagan will have more opportunities for short-term accommodations. The Kelowna General Hospital Foundation (KGH Foundation) has ope...

Sections of the soopalalie and Kokanee Trails in Mission Creek Regional park have been closed due to increased wildlife activity. The Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) said the portions of ...

Another Independent has entered the race for the Kelowna-Lake Country-Coldstream riding. Kevin Kraft, vice-chair of the Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) and Conservative Party of Canada no...

People looking to retrofit apartments, condominiums and co-operative housing so they are more energy efficient can get some support from the province. The B.C. Government launched the CleanBC Multi-Un...