Category Archives: (Portal – Vernon Matters) Kelowna
FireSmart rebates available for RDCO property owners
Property owners in the Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) could qualify for rebates for FireSmart activities. The rebates will be available for people in communities and neighbourhoods in th...
Jul 21, 2022
Three people arrested following police standoff in Kamloops
Three people were arrested following a police standoff on the North Shore of Kamloops Wednesday (July 20) afternoon. Kamloops RCMP responded to a report of gunshots being fired at the 100 block of Yew...
Jul 21, 2022
Woman wins nearly $1 million while dozing off at bedtime
A Kamloops woman was hoping for sweet dreams as she played her last few rounds on a mobile slots game before heading to sleep at her Shuswap trailer. However, Angie Lovell won a sweet prize of $992,94...
Jul 20, 2022
UPDATE: Wanted man apprehended in Shuswap
UPDATE: July 20 A wanted man has been arrested by police in the Shuswap. Jason Ross Cameron, 44, was taken into custody by Salmon arm RCMP in the 3000 block of Sunnybrae Canoe Point Road on Tuesday, J...
Jul 20, 2022
MP says Trudeau’s Okanagan visit was pricey photo-op
A Conservative MP from the Okanagan is questioning why Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited the Okanagan this week, and how much the visit cost taxpayers. Dan Albas, the representative for Central Ok...
Jul 20, 2022
Mosquito control program moves to second phase
Efforts to control mosquito numbers will continue next week in the Central Okanagan. From July 25 to 29, regional district mosquito control program members wearing high visibility vests will be drivin...
Jul 20, 2022
Organizers say Armstrong Metalfest was most successful ever
Metalfest made a triumphant return to Armstrong this past weekend. The heavy metal music event featuring 28 bands was held July 15 and 16 at the Hassen Arena with many of the attendees camping at the ...
Jul 20, 2022
Heat wave incoming for much of B.C.
British Columbians are encouraged to prepare for potential heat warnings. A high-pressure ridge is moving into B.C., bringing with it rising temperatures and dry weather. Environment Canada’s fo...
Jul 20, 2022
Keeping cool in the heat for less
With temperatures expected in the low to mid 30’s in the Okanagan, B.C. Hydro is offering up some tips and tricks to keep your home cool, without a huge electric bill. There are lots of other wa...
Jul 20, 2022
UPDATE: Team effort keeps lakefront fire from causing more damage
UPDATE: 6:30 p.m. No one was injured in a fire that consumed a recreational vehicle in the campsites near Old Ferry Wharf Road on Westbank First Nation territory. The blaze broke out just before 3 p.m...
Jul 19, 2022