Category Archives: (Portal – Vernon Matters) Kelowna
UPDATE: PSAC strike will begin Wednesday if no deal reached with federal government
Canada’s largest federal public service union says if a deal isn’t reached with the federal government by 9 p.m. eastern time on Tuesday, it will strike this Wednesday. The Public Service ...
Apr 17, 2023
RCMP search homes for child sexual abuse material
A Kelowna resident is facing charges after the latest enforcement by the RCMP Integrated Child Exploitation Unit (ICE). The unit, based in Kelowna, executed multiple search warrants at several locatio...
Apr 14, 2023
Police seek witnesses and video of large fight
RCMP have released details about a large fight outside a Tim Hortons in Rutland. On Wednesday, April 12, at around 9:00 p.m., RCMP received multiple reports of a large fight involving approximately 10...
Apr 14, 2023
City gathers input on climate change
Climate change will be the focus of an information session put on by the City of Kelowna. On Tuesday, April 18 from 3 to 6 p.m., staff will be at the Parkinson Recreation Centre to talk climate change...
Apr 14, 2023
Book recycling pilot project launched
The Regional District Waste Reduction office is launching a three-month pilot project to offer residents of the Central Okanagan a more convenient option for recycling their old books. The goal is to ...
Apr 14, 2023
Search team upgrades its rescue skills
More than 70 search and rescue volunteers from around the province will be at Kelowna's Myra Adventure Park this weekend to upgrade their rope rescue skills. The Central Okanagan Rope Exercise (CORE) ...
Apr 13, 2023
Interior wide alert issued for substance sold as cocaine
Interior Health has issued a region-wide alert for cocaine containing fentanyl. The health authority issued the alert Thursday, April 13, saying the white powdery substance is being sold on the street...
Apr 13, 2023
B.C. forecast shows cool spring, flood hazard in high snowpack regions
British Columbia residents can expect a long, cool spring, with the highest risk of flooding likely coming in May and June as temperatures rise. A seasonal weather outlook from B.C.’s Ministry o...
Apr 13, 2023
Goose management program starts 17th year
The Okanagan Valley Goose Management Program is about to start its annual egg-addling program to manage introduced populations of non-migratory Canada geese. It involves shaking eggs or coating them w...
Apr 13, 2023
B.C. Liberal Party name change to BC United builds bridges to the future: Falcon
Opposition Leader Kevin Falcon lowered the curtain on the British Columbia Liberal Party Wednesday, ushering in BC United, a new name and branding for the political party once led by premiers Gordon C...
Apr 12, 2023