Category Archives: (Portal – Vernon Matters) Kelowna

An innovative new health care facility for the B.C. Interior is becoming a reality thanks to a committment from a well-known B.C. businessman. The Jim Pattison Foundation is providing $5 million to th...

A Greater Vernon product is leading the Western Hockey League in scoring after the first month of the season. Zac Funk from Coldstream, a forward with the Prince George Cougars, recorded 30 points (14...

It looks like the Okanagan will get its first snow of the season tonight (Nov. 1). Environment Canada says a low pressure system will move into the B.C. Interior tonight, bringing up to 9 centimetres ...

As of today (Nov. 1), B.C. employers are now required to include salary or wage information on all publicly posted jobs. The policy is part of B.C.’s Pay Transparency Act, which passed into law ...

Real estate buyers are often rankled by the back and forth blind bidding on properties, not knowing what the competition is up to. Vernon realtor Jake Russell has become the first agent in Canada to b...

Vernon and Kelowna are among the top 10 “rattiest” cities in B.C., and in the top 15 for all of Canada. That’s according to Orkin Canada‘s 2023 list of cities with the worst ra...

Police are using a theft incident in the North Okanagan as a reminder about the risks of drivers leaving their vehicles unattended while idling. On Monday, Oct. 30 around 8 a.m., police received a rep...

RCMP are investigating after a man was found dead at a Kelowna park. Police say the man appeared to have been in Sutherland Bay Park at 700 Ellis Street throughout the night. “Initial investigat...

Halloween can be a nightmare for dogs. The door knocking and doorbell ringing from trick-or-treaters can drive them crazy, not to mention the stress fireworks can cause for both dogs and cats. To help...

Matthew Perry, who starred as Chandler Bing in the hit series "Friends," has died. He was 54. The Emmy-nominated actor, who was raised in Canada, was found dead of an apparent drowning at his Los Ange...