Category Archives: (Portal – Vernon Matters) Kelowna

The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. (IIO) has launched an investigation into a collision in Kelowna. The police watchdog said the incident occurred on Highway 97 in Kelowna around 6:15 p.m. ...

Mounties in Lake Country have launched an investigation into a fatal collision. RCMP said a pedestrian was struck on Highway 97 between Pelmewash Parkway and Wall Rd. around 10:30 p.m. Sunday, Mar. 2....

Six female youths were arrested on the weekend after an incident that led to the seizure of a replica handgun, a prohibited weapon, pepper spray and alcohol. Kelowna RCMP said plain clothes and unifor...

The body overseeing water in the Okanagan has asked the public to do their part to stop invasive species from entering the lakes. At the February 4 meeting, the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) put o...

Astronomical observers will be able to catch a glimpse of all the galaxy’s planets over the coming days. The planets first started to align in January, but a B.C.-based astronomer said the final...

B.C. Highway patrol will be cracking down on distracted drivers and people not wearing seatbelts next month. The Insurance Corporation of B.C.’s (ICBC) most recent data showed distracted driving...

Interior Health declared two illness outbreaks at senior living facilities in the Okanagan Tuesday. IH said reported a gastrointestinal infection outbreak at the Orchard Manor long-term care facility ...

Kelowna City Council has approved a development permit for an 11-storey mixed use condo building at 2606-2696 Pandosy Street. The building looks set to make a major statement and will change the views...

A stark warning Tuesday from The Urban Development Institute in Kelowna. In a press release, the advocacy group for local development said Kelowna’s real estate industry is facing major uncertai...

The B.C. government is investing in initiatives to create more agricultural jobs and strengthen the sector, including locally focused projects. The province will invest more than $15-million to suppor...