Category Archives: (Portal – Vernon Matters) Kelowna
Man burned in possible explosion
Few details are being released by police after a man was injured in what may have been an explosion in Kelowna. RCMP responded to call from the Kelowna Fire Department on Thursday (Oct. 27) at 9:40 p....
Oct 28, 2022
UPDATE: Man arrested, then released after police incident on Westside Road
There was a large police presence on Westside Road in the Vernon area Thursday as Mounties searched a property. RCMP say at around 1 p.m. on Oct. 27, Vernon North Okanagan officers, with assistance fr...
Oct 28, 2022
Off-duty officer saves driver’s life: police
An off-duty RCMP officer is being credited with saving a driver’s life in Kelowna. Mounties say Constable Scott Anderson was driving in the 1500 block of Gordon Drive Tuesday afternoon (Oct. 25)...
Oct 27, 2022
Open burning starts Oct. 28
Open burning permits are now available for eligible Central Okanagan property owners from their local fire service. Central Okanagan burning permits will take effect at 12 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28 allowin...
Oct 27, 2022
New owner for local transit systems
The North Okanagan and Kelowna transit systems have a new owner. The Transdev Group, which is headquartered in France and operates public transit in 18 countries, has reached a deal to buy First Trans...
Oct 27, 2022
B.C. government not backing 2030 Olympic bid
The B.C. government is not supporting the First Nations-led bid to host the 2030 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Tourism, arts, culture and sport minister Lisa Beare said the province has been evaluatin...
Oct 27, 2022
Wind warning issued for Okanagan Connector, Coquihalla
Motorists are being warned of strong winds on the Okanagan Connector and Coquihalla Highway on Thursday (Oct. 27). Environment Canada’s Thursday forecast shows southwest winds of 60 km/h, with g...
Oct 26, 2022
Magazine rates Big White as #2 resort in Canada
For the second year in a row, Big White Ski Resort has been voted one of the best ski resorts in North America by readers of a prestigious magazine. In its 2022 Readers Choice Awards, Cond Nast Travel...
Oct 26, 2022
Okanagan College students represent Canada in global event with apple initiative
A group of students from Okanagan College is travelling to San Juan, Puerto Rico this week to represent Canada at the Enactus World Cup 2022, taking place October 30 - November 2. Annually, the Enactu...
Oct 26, 2022
Rotary Centre for the Arts adds artistic director
The Rotary Center for the Arts (RCA) has announced the appointment of Anthony (Tony) James as its artistic director. The centre said, with over 35 years of experience, James is an award-winning execut...
Oct 26, 2022