Category Archives: (Portal – Vernon Matters) Kelowna
Water advisory issued for Westshore and Killiney Beach systems
The Regional District of Central Okanagan has issued a precautionary Water Quality Advisory for all customers of the Westshore Estates and Killiney Beach water systems. The advisory affects approximat...
May 02, 2023
Underpass along Mission Creek Greenway closed
Rising water levels have forced the closure of Casorso Road bridge underpass along the Mission Creek Greenway in Kelowna. The Regional District of Central Okanagan urges visitors to respect any barric...
May 02, 2023
UPDATE: Residents staying despite evacuation order for Parker Cove flooding
UPDATE: 1:00 p.m. The Okanagan Indian Band is describing the flooding on Whiteman’s Creek as a “once in 200 year event,” given the current water levels and flow. The band said on its...
May 02, 2023
Legendary singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot dies
Gordon Lightfoot, the legendary folk singer whose silvery refrains told a tale of Canadian identity that was exported to listeners worldwide, has died at age 84. The musician died at a Toronto hospita...
May 01, 2023
Mountie’s ‘keen eye’ spots drugs on ground
Failing to stop for a pedestrian caused a lot of trouble for a suspected drug dealer in Kelowna. On the night of Saturday, April 29, a RCMP officer noticed a 1997 Toyota Corolla fail to stop for a ped...
May 01, 2023
BCHL ends affiliation with Hockey Canada, going independent
The B.C. Hockey League is ending its agreement with Hockey Canada and will become an independent league as of June 1. A news release from the BCHL says the change will “open more doors for playe...
May 01, 2023
New program helps fruit, berry and grape producers
The B.C. government has announced a new program that it says will revitalize tree-fruit, berry and other types of production while supporting food security. The Perennial Crop Renewal Program will pro...
May 01, 2023
PSAC says tentative agreement reached for 120,000 workers
The Public Service Alliance of Canada has reached a tentative contract agreement with the Treasury Board covering more than 120,000 federal government workers across the country. The national strike i...
Apr 30, 2023
Daycare van stolen, suspects arrested
Two people accused of stealing a van from a Rutland daycare provider, are facing charges after recently being arrested by RCMP. On April 21, the RCMP's Target Team and Police Dog Service arrested two ...
Apr 28, 2023
UPDATE: Plane makes emergency landing in field
RCMP say one person suffered minor injuries after a light plane touched down in a field near Salmon Arm this morning. “Shortly before 8:30 a.m., an ultra-light aircraft lost engine power and was...
Apr 28, 2023