Category Archives: (Portal – Vernon Matters) Kelowna
Missing teen may be in Kelowna or Vernon
The Kelowna RCMP is seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing teenager. Danaejah Boyd, 17, was last seen on May 9, 2022 in downtown Kelowna. "Danaejah's family and the police are concerned...
May 17, 2022
Backcountry roads to remain closed due to wildfire damage
Some backcountry roads in the Thompson Okanagan region that were that were closed last October due to wildfires, will remain closed. The closures were implemented by the Ministry of Forests under a se...
May 17, 2022
UPDATE: Another big jump at gas pumps
UPDATE: 12:00 p.m. Gas prices are on the rise in Vernon and some other Okanagan cities. The Petro Canada on 27th Street increased its price to $2.08 per litre today, up 13 cents from most of the city&...
May 17, 2022
Tree Brewing product recalled
Tree Brewing Co. is recalling it’s Golden Larch Grapefruit Radler due to undeclared sulphites. Health Canada stated that people who are allergic or sensitive to sulphites should not consume the ...
May 16, 2022
Greens want free transit to combat high gas prices
The B.C. Green Party is calling on B.C.’s NDP government to make public transit free for the next four months to help people cope with the record-high gas prices. Green leader Sonia Furstenau sa...
May 16, 2022
Okanagan Mountie recognized for work with abused children
A RCMP officer in Kelowna has been honoured for her work to support children impacted by abuse and violence. The Child Advocacy Centre of Kelowna (CAC) has announced that Constable Renee Brand, a spec...
May 16, 2022
Handgun, drugs, stolen property seized during Kelowna traffic stop
A stolen handgun, stolen tools, a catalytic converter, and suspected drugs were recovered during a traffic stop in Kelowna Tuesday. Members of the Kelowna RCMP conducted a traffic stop on a Chrysler 3...
May 16, 2022
COVID-19 outbreak at Kelowna General Hospital
Interior Health has confirmed that there is a COVID-19 outbreak at Kelowna General Hospital (KGH). An Interior Health (I-H) spokesperson told Vernon Matters that, as of Sunday, May 15, there were 22 c...
May 16, 2022
Wanted man arrested in West Kelowna
A man wanted on a warrant in West Kelowna has been arrested. Aidan McLuskey was being sought on a warrant for failing to comply with conditions of his release. The RCMP issued a call for information r...
May 16, 2022
Cone Zone campaign promotes road safety in work sites
A provincial campaign is encouraging people to be safe while travelling near road workers. Road Safety at Work’s 12th annual province-wide Cone Zone campaign launched Monday, May 16, coinciding ...
May 16, 2022