Category Archives: (Portal – Vernon Matters) Kelowna
Vipers bounce back to tie series with Warriors
The B.C. Hockey League series between the Vernon Vipers and West Kelowna Warriors will last at least six games. That was assured after the Vipers shut out the Warriors 7-0 in game 4 Wednesday night at...
Apr 06, 2023
RCMP execute search warrant
There was a large police presence on Nickel Road in Kelowna today. The Kelowna RCMP’s general investigation section executed a search warrant on a problem residence targeting a repeat offender i...
Apr 05, 2023
Greater Vernon now known as ‘Trails Capital of B.C.’
When people come to Greater Vernon, they will be visiting the “Trails Capital of B.C.” The Regional District of North Okanagan and Ribbons of Green Trails Society have been given official ...
Apr 05, 2023
B.C.’s minimum wage rising to match inflation
British Columbia is raising the minimum wage from the current rate of $15.65 per hour. “Effective June 1st, the general minimum wage will increase by $1.10 an hour to $16.75 an hour,” Labo...
Apr 05, 2023
Third B.C. Affordability Credit arrives to help with costs
People will soon have more money in their bank account to help with the higher costs of living through the third installment of B.C.’s Affordability Credit. About 85 per cent of British Columbia...
Apr 05, 2023
Housing hosts needed to support displaced Ukrainians
British Columbians interested in helping Ukrainians fleeing the ongoing conflict in their country, can find out more at an information event this month. It has been over a year since the Russian invas...
Apr 05, 2023
Travellers reminded to be prepared for changing conditions for Easter trips
People hitting the road for the Easter Long Weekend are reminded to prepare for changing and unpredictable road conditions. Spring has sprung, but the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia said th...
Apr 05, 2023
New bands announced for Rock The Lake 2023
Rock The Lake has announced three new bands joining the highly-anticipated festival outside of Prospera Place this summer from August 11 to 1, 2023. Juno award-winning Canadian rockers Finger Eleven a...
Apr 05, 2023
Early start to Meet Me on Bernard
Kelowna Council has approved the closing of Bernard Avenue to vehicles in the 200-block starting on the May long weekend. Businesses in the 300-500 blocks will have the option to expand their sidewalk...
Apr 04, 2023
New road link opens
Construction of the new South Perimeter Way in Kelowna is now complete and open to traffic and pedestrians, connecting the south end of Gordon Drive to the new Stewart Road West. "The long-awaited ope...
Apr 04, 2023