Category Archives: (Portal – Vernon Matters) Kelowna
It’s time to cram the cruiser to help local families
Lake Country residents are asked to come out this weekend and Cram The Cruiser. RCMP has partnered with the Lake Country Food Bank for the annual toy and food drive where donated items are crammed int...
Nov 29, 2022
Communicable disease outbreaks in Kelowna care facilities
Interior Health is reporting two new communicable disease outbreaks at seniors facilities in Kelowna. The health authority said a respiratory infection outbreak was declared at the Three Links Manor l...
Nov 29, 2022
BCHL announces results of all-star fan vote
After five days of voting last week, the B.C. Hockey League has unveiled the results of the All-Star Fan Vote to determine the remaining spots for the league's 3-on-3 outdoor All-Star Tournament Jan. ...
Nov 29, 2022
Sealant causes school to be evacuated
Staff relocated students from Helen Gorman Elementary School in West Kelowna to nearby Glenrosa middle school today after a lingering odour disrupted classes. “While operations staff confirmed t...
Nov 28, 2022
Parking fees could rise at YLW
The long-term parking lots at Kelowna International Airport (YLW) were at capacity on the weekend as Kelowna council considers a plan to raise rates, saying current ones are lower than many other airp...
Nov 28, 2022
B.C. announces measures to license more internationally trained doctors
British Columbia has announced several new measures to bring more doctors to the province, amid an ongoing shortage and strained emergency departments. Premier David Eby says the province is expanding...
Nov 27, 2022
Heavy snow and wind expected for Okanagan and other regions
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the Okanagan and other parts of B.C., advising residents about an approaching winter storm. “An intense Pacific cold front will swee...
Nov 26, 2022
RCMP seek person of interest in suspicious death
The BC RCMP is asking the public to be on the lookout for Michael Mawley, who is a person of interest in a suspicious death investigation in the Kootenays. Human remains were located after a suspiciou...
Nov 25, 2022
Commissioner wants police liaison officers removed from all B.C. schools
B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner is calling for an end to using school liaison police officers (SLOs) in all school districts in the province. Commissioner Kasari Govender said there are signifi...
Nov 25, 2022
Skating returns to Stuart Park next week
Residents will be able to enjoy free skating at Stuart Park in Kelowna starting Thursday, Dec. 1. The ice rink will be open daily from 6 a.m.- 11 p.m. until February (closed for maintenance Mondays fr...
Nov 24, 2022