Category Archives: (Portal – Vernon Matters) Kelowna

It may have just been one bike, but police say it’s part of ongoing efforts to address property crimes in the community. The Kelowna RCMP’s Community Safety Unit was taking part in an inve...

A horrific scene in Salmon Arm where a person trapped inside a vehicle on fire could not be rescued by Good Samaritans. RCMP say just after 2:00 p.m. on Monday (July 25), officers responded to a two v...

The Nohomin Creek Wildfire has grown to 2,364 hectares. The B.C. Wildfire Centre reported the fire activity increased Monday, July 25, due to ongoing hot and dry conditions, which is expected to conti...

A new culturally-sensitive virtual parent and caregiver coaching program is available in British Columbia. The We Are Indigenous: Big Worries/Fears Parent/Caregiver Support Program is a culturally-inf...

In a market that is crowded with competitors, one franchise is starting to cut a swath through the hair- cutting business. U.S.-founded Sports Clips Haircuts now has nearly 1,600 American franchises a...

A group that represents realtors in the B.C. Interior is not sold on the province’s plan to protect homebuyers. The government has announced regulations that will allow for a mandatory three-day...

A familiar voice is teaming up with a legendary radio station to provide his exciting, edge-of-your-seat, play-by-play broadcasts. Regan Bartel has joined Pattison Media as the voice of the Kelowna Ro...

With temperatures expected to reach the mid-30s this week, seniors advocates are recommending people take action to protect themselves and their loved ones. B.C. is not expected to see any heat warnin...

Police are hoping the public can help them locate a suspect who is considered violent, and is wanted in a Vernon firearms complaint. An incident took place around 2 p.m., on Saturday (July 23), when o...

Kelowna firefighters were called to a fire at an apartment building Saturday afternoon. The department received multiple 911 calls around 4:30 p.m. reporting a structure fire in the 1800 block of Coun...