Category Archives: (Portal – Vernon Matters) Kelowna
Vernon and Okanagan groups secure gaming grants
Okanagan and area arts and cultural organizations are benefiting from a round of provincial grants. There are 12 North Okanagan groups benefiting from community gaming grants that are aimed at support...
Dec 08, 2022
Five children died from influenza last month in B.C.
At least five children died in British Columbia from influenza last month alone, a rise that comes as an early season of respiratory illnesses adds strain to the beleaguered health-care system. Data f...
Dec 08, 2022
Local players among those chosen for BCHL Prospects Game
The BC Hockey League has announced the rosters for the 2023 Top Prospects Game on Jan. 20 at the South Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton. The event will feature 40 of the BCHL's top NHL draft-eligib...
Dec 08, 2022
Fortis set to raise electricity fees
Fortis B.C. has received interim approval from the provincial regulator for a 3.98 per cent general increase in electricity rates starting Jan. 1, 2023. The utility says residential customers with ave...
Dec 07, 2022
Council supports idea for lobbyist registry
Kelowna council has supported a motion from Mayor Tom Dyas to direct city staff to develop a municipal lobbyist registry. The registry would require developers, residents' groups, unions or others see...
Dec 07, 2022
Former Kelowna mayor charged with sexual assault
The former mayor of Kelowna has been charged with one count of sexual assault. The decision to lay the charge against Colin Basran came after an investigation by Kelowna RCMP and a review of the evide...
Dec 07, 2022
B.C. finance minister replaced in Premier David Eby’s new-look cabinet
British Columbia Premier David Eby has unveiled a new-look cabinet that includes eight first-time ministers and removes Selina Robinson from the finance ministry. Former forests minister Katrine Conro...
Dec 07, 2022
School district sells property to university
The Central Okanagan School District has sold a property in downtown Kelowna to UBC Okanagan. The McWilliams Centre, at 580 Doyle Avenue, currently comprises staff and teaching resource spaces for the...
Dec 06, 2022
North Westside could become part of RDNO
A proposal to take a closer look at a boundary change between two Okanagan regional districts is being sent to the B.C. government to review. After conducting a governance and services study, a commit...
Dec 06, 2022
Kamloops company wins acoustic guitar of the year
A small guitar company from Kamloops has triumphed over industry giants to have one of its models named acoustic guitar of the year. Riversong Guitars and its River Pacific design beat out Taylor, Yam...
Dec 06, 2022