Category Archives: (Portal – Vernon Matters) Kelowna

The recent rain in parts of British Columbia has helped subdue the wildfire threat, but officials say it will likely just be a short-term impact. “We were very grateful for the rain we saw over ...

A man has been banned from events in the Central Okanagan school district after a mother said he interrupted a track meet to wrongly suggest her nine-year-old daughter was transgender and demanded pro...

RCMP in Kelowna are investigating what they call a serious assault. Few details are being released but officers were at the bus loop at 2271 Harvey Avenue around 10:45 a.m. Wednesday, June 14. “...

Convicted child molester Dr. Albert de Villiers will spend five and half years behind bars for sexually molesting a child who once saw him as a grandfatherly figure. The disgraced doctor, who was once...

Pacific Coastal Airlines will be offering flights between Kelowna and Nanaimo later this year. Starting September 12, daily flights will depart Kelowna International Airport at 5:20 p.m. and arrive at...

RCMP in Kelowna say they are investigating an incident that has gone viral where a man allegedly verbally assaulted a nine-year-old girl at a school track meet and accused her of being trans-gender. T...

The Central Okanagan Sports Hall of Fame has announced its 2023 inductees at an event at the Okanagan Heritage Museum, home to the Hall of Fame. "We're celebrating our 16th anniversary this year, and ...

The North Okanagan Housing Design Competition has resulted in eight designs being pre-approved and available for developers, with some of the designs coming from locals. The Regional District of North...

A Shuswap artist hopes to capture the attention of travellers at Kelowna International Airport. Above the airline check-in area, visitors can now see a series of paintings by Salmon Arm-based artist S...

The Regional District of Central Okanagan has announced Stage 2 outdoor water restrictions will start June 16 for properties on the west side for Okanagan Lake. That includes Star Place, Falcon Ridge,...