Category Archives: (Portal – Vernon Matters) Kelowna
Public asked to help reduce invasive mussel risk in the Okanagan
The body overseeing water in the Okanagan has asked the public to do their part to stop invasive species from entering the lakes. At the February 4 meeting, the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) put o...
Feb 27, 2025
Planetary alignment visible in the Okanagan, North America
Astronomical observers will be able to catch a glimpse of all the galaxy’s planets over the coming days. The planets first started to align in January, but a B.C.-based astronomer said the final...
Feb 27, 2025
Highway Patrol upping distracted driving, seatbelt enforcement in March
B.C. Highway patrol will be cracking down on distracted drivers and people not wearing seatbelts next month. The Insurance Corporation of B.C.’s (ICBC) most recent data showed distracted driving...
Feb 27, 2025
Illness outbreaks declared at long-term care facilities in Kelowna, Lumby
Interior Health declared two illness outbreaks at senior living facilities in the Okanagan Tuesday. IH said reported a gastrointestinal infection outbreak at the Orchard Manor long-term care facility ...
Feb 26, 2025
The changing face… and height of Kelowna’s Pandosy neighbourhood
Kelowna City Council has approved a development permit for an 11-storey mixed use condo building at 2606-2696 Pandosy Street. The building looks set to make a major statement and will change the views...
Feb 26, 2025
Power shortfall threatens Kelowna’s development growth: UDI
A stark warning Tuesday from The Urban Development Institute in Kelowna. In a press release, the advocacy group for local development said Kelowna’s real estate industry is facing major uncertai...
Feb 25, 2025
Province supporting agritech in the B.C. Interior
The B.C. government is investing in initiatives to create more agricultural jobs and strengthen the sector, including locally focused projects. The province will invest more than $15-million to suppor...
Feb 24, 2025
Two monetary penalties issued for 2022 election in Kelowna
ElectionsBC has issued three administrative monetary penalties in relation to the 2022 General Local Elections, including two in Kelowna. The non-partisan agency that oversees elections in British Col...
Feb 20, 2025
Province investing in fruit industry to address crop loss and market issues
The B.C. government will be rolling out more supports to aid the tree fruit sector. The province said the industry faced numerous challenges over the past four years, and threats to growers and the fo...
Feb 19, 2025
Kelowna RCMP warn of surge in grandparent scam
Kelowna RCMP have reminded people to be wary of requests for money following a spike in grandparent scam incidents. Mounties say several people in Kelowna and West kelowna have recently fallen victim ...
Feb 11, 2025