Category Archives: (Portal – Vernon Matters) Kelowna
New anti-idling bylaw starts in Kelowna
A new anti-idling bylaw has taken effect in Kelowna but motorists are being given a grace period before there is any enforcement. Residents and visitors are no longer permitted to idle for more than o...
Aug 11, 2022
Okanagan could see severe thunderstorms
The Okanagan could be in for a summer storm this afternoon. Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the North, Central and South Okanagan, along with most of the Southern Interio...
Aug 11, 2022
Local lawn bowlers thrilled to be part of The Amazing Race Canada
The latest episode of the Amazing Race Canada showcased Vernon with the Vernon Lawn Bowling Club a big feature of the episode. Contestants were offered a ‘Detour’ choice, Ball’N̵...
Aug 11, 2022
UPDATE: Edmonton girl missing in Kelowna located
The RCMP is pleased to confirm that Destiny Redford, a 15-year-old female reported missing on Aug. 10 in Kelowna, has been located. “She is safe and sound. Thanks to the media and public for you...
Aug 10, 2022
Some Keremeos Creek wildfire evacuations lifted
Some of the evacuated residents from the Keremeos Creek wildfire have been allowed to go home as crews continue to make progress. The Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen said 54 properties from ...
Aug 10, 2022
Nohomin Creek wildfire no longer ‘fire of note’
The portion of the Nohomin Creek wildfire burning within the Stein Valley Nlaka'pamux Heritage Park near Lytton will be allowed to remain out of control until it is naturally extinguished. In a joint ...
Aug 10, 2022
Heat wave suspected in 16 deaths in B.C., six in Interior
The heat wave that hit B.C. in late July and early August is suspected to have resulted in 16 deaths across the province. The B.C. Coroners Service said the deaths were recorded between July 26 and Au...
Aug 10, 2022
RCMP track down man sought on B.C.-wide warrants
A man wanted on B.C.-wide warrants has been arrested after a coordinated air and ground response by RCMP. Police said at around 10 a.m. this morning, Aug. 10, Kelowna RCMP received information that a ...
Aug 10, 2022
Boat operator alleged to have been impaired
Police in Vernon arrested a boat operator as part of an impaired boating investigation. During patrols on Okanagan Lake Tuesday evening, Aug. 9, Vernon North Okanagan officers checked 22 vessels. "Dur...
Aug 10, 2022
Department works with commercial owners to reduce fire threat
The Kelowna Fire Department is helping to educate business owners about how to minimize fire hazards around their buildings. The department has created a video targeting business owners, outlining wha...
Aug 10, 2022