Category Archives: (Portal – Vernon Matters) Kelowna

A wildfire burning in British Columbia’s southern Okanagan now covers nearly 28 square kilometres after hot weather fuelled explosive growth since it was sparked Friday. About 300 properties, in...

RCMP is investigating a collision which resulted in the death of a cyclist in West Kelowna. Shortly after 8:00 a.m. today (Aug. 1), officers from the West Kelowna RCMP, along with Emergency Health Ser...

UPDATE: 5:00 p.m. Aug. 1 The Keremeos Creek wildfire has grown to 2,264 hectares. The BC Wildfire Service says ground crews and aerial resources have been actioning the fire since it's discovery on Fr...

UPDATE: Aug. 2, 2022 An investigation into a body found in Okanagan Lake in West Kelowna has now led to a murder charge being laid. Kelowna resident Wyne Zablan, 25, has been charged with first degree...

Effective immediately, all campfires are banned throughout all Central Okanagan municipalities and electoral area fire service areas. The ban will remain in effect until further notice and is due to t...

If you want to break away from everyday life and experience some joy, a Vernon area dog breeder has just the ticket. Karen Smith from Silver Star Doodles has started livestreaming their latest litter ...

Vaccines to protect people from monkeypox are available for British Columbians to access. As of July 27, there have been 61 confirmed cases of monkeypox in B.C., though none of the cases was located i...

The B.C. Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) is reporting an increase in COVID-19 cases in Greater Vernon and in the Interior Health region. The centre’s weekly report confirmed nine new cases of...

Police are trying to prevent a tragedy before it happens heading into the B.C. Day long weekend. Boaters are being reminded to make sure their boat is equipped with enough Canadian approved life jacke...

The Othello section of the Coquihalla will see work to permanently repair the highway begin in the coming weeks. A $4.6-million contract for the section of the highway that suffered significant damage...