Category Archives: (Portal – Vernon Matters) Kelowna
Kelowna Rockets to honour fire crews and RCMP at season opener
The Kelowna Rockets have announced their roster as they get set to open the new Western Hockey League season Saturday, Sept. 23. The Rockets, under coach Kris Mallette, will host the Portland Winterha...
Sep 19, 2023
Hendy named local BC Green candidate
Stephanie Hendy’s name will be on the ballot for the Kelowna-Lake Country-Coldstream riding in the next provincial election. The B.C. Green Party announced that Hendy would be their candidate fo...
Sep 19, 2023
Possible snowfall on Okanagan Connector
Environment Canada is warning that snow may fall on the Okanagan Connector. The weather agency said there could be two to four centimetres on the highway between Kelowna and Merritt Tuesday night (Sep...
Sep 18, 2023
B.C. health officer urges patience on drug crisis
Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry is urging patience from British Columbia’s municipal leaders on drug decriminalization, saying more arrests won’t address the complex issues of a...
Sep 18, 2023
Murder charge laid in pedestrian death
The death of a pedestrian in West Kelowna just over one year ago has resulted in a murder charge being laid. Officers from West Kelowna RCMP arrested 27-year-old Ka-Mikosit Favelle for second degree m...
Sep 18, 2023
Canada’s largest whiskey lottery underway
It has become a highly anticipated annual event for Vernon based Okanagan Spirits Distillery. The 10th batch of Laird of Fintry single malt whisky is ready for sale. The “Laird” has proved...
Sep 18, 2023
FortisBC gas users will see drop in rates in October
British Columbia natural gas users can expect to see their monthly bills decrease starting in October. FortisBC says in a statement that it has been given approval by the B.C. Utilities Commission to ...
Sep 18, 2023
Cops for Kids tour wrapped up with trip from Vernon to Kelowna
The 2023 Cops for Kids charity ride has wrapped up. The 24 riders, consisting of RCMP, B.C. Sheriff Service and B.C. Corrections officers from the South East District, as well as their support crew, c...
Sep 18, 2023
UPDATE: More properties added to evacuation alert for growing Okanagan wildfire
UPDATE: 4:05 p.m. The BC Wildfire Service said the latest fire size estimate is 763 hectares, up from the 445 ha. earlier today. More properties added to evacuation alert for Okanagan wildfire 12:30 p...
Sep 17, 2023
Wood creations help people heal from wildfires
Out of disaster, something beautiful can result. Those are the words of Mark Kemper who turns wood into pieces of art or just functional items for around the house Kemper, who operates Kemper and Sons...
Sep 17, 2023