Category Archives: (Portal – Vernon Matters) Kelowna
Fundraiser to support wildlife centre
A local wildlife society is going to be benefiting from a car wash fundraiser . The Wild Things Rehabilitation Society is looking to build its first ever facility in Kelowna, and Skogie’s Car Wa...
Mar 23, 2023
Paid sick leave creating challenges for local businesses, more clarity needed
The Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce says concerns are mounting with B.C.’s employer-paid sick leave program, and its calling on the province to make changes. The business organization recentl...
Mar 23, 2023
Lynx Air to offer flights between Kelowna and Toronto
A discount airline is offering a new route out of Kelowna this spring. Starting April 13, Lynx Air will be providing flights between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Toronto Pearson Internation...
Mar 23, 2023
Let the Games begin! Over 1,300 participants in Greater Vernon
After months of planning, and a one-year postponement due to COVID-19 and other factors, Greater Vernon is finally ready to host the BC Winter Games. The four-day event will feature 900 athletes and a...
Mar 23, 2023
Public hearing set for golf course
Kelowna council has set a public hearing for June 6 to get input on the future use of the Kelowna Springs Golf Course, south of the airport. Council has given first reading to a changing the land use ...
Mar 22, 2023
RCMP investigate theft of massive piece of equipment
Kelowna RCMP is investigating a report of a theft from a construction site in Kelowna. The complainant said a male suspect was captured on video breaking into and then stealing a large orange Skytrak ...
Mar 22, 2023
‘He represents the epitome of community service:’ Al Horning remembered
Former Kelowna city councillor, Member of Parliament, and Member of the B.C. Legislature Al Horning has died at the age of 83. “Kelowna is a better place because of Al Horning’s countless ...
Mar 22, 2023
New watch officers support heavy RCMP workload
The Kelowna RCMP has added four new watch support officer (WSO) positions to take some of the heavy workload off regular police officers. The WSOs work within the Kelowna detachment, carrying a peace ...
Mar 22, 2023
Rockets and Thunderbirds to battle in round one
For the second consecutive spring, the Seattle Thunderbirds and Kelowna Rockets will meet in the first round of the Western Hockey League playoffs. The best of seven series was confirmed Tuesday after...
Mar 22, 2023
Fatal crash on highway
One person died in hospital after a crash on Highway 33 east of Kelowna. RCMP say a Ford Escape SUV with two occupants was westbound on the highway towards Kelowna just after 6 p.m. March 21 when for ...
Mar 22, 2023