Category Archives: (Portal – Vernon Matters) Kelowna
Pre-campaign period for civic elections begins Monday
The pre-campaign period for the 2022 municipal elections in British Columbia begins Monday, July 18. The election advertising rules also come into effect on that day. Those rules include having third ...
Jul 14, 2022
Opera Under the Stars to go at UBCO
The Opera Under the Stars event is returning to UBC Okanagan (UBCO). Opera Under the Stars (OPUS) returns to the UBCO courtyard August 10 for a free evening of operatic singing in a summer festival at...
Jul 13, 2022
Tax credit available for energy retrofits
The B.C. Government has a new tax credit for building owners looking to make energy retrofits on their buildings. Building owners retrofitting multi-unit residential and commercial buildings, includin...
Jul 13, 2022
Fatal collision in West Kelowna
One person is deceased following a collision in West Kelowna. The RCMP responded to the scene at Highway 97 south of Princeton Avenue shortly after 2:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 12. The collision involved a...
Jul 12, 2022
Wilson’s Landing has a new fire chief
A new chief has been named for the Wilson’s Landing Fire Department. Paul Zydowicz received his shoulder epaulettes and white chief’s helmet at the weekly training session on Monday, July ...
Jul 12, 2022
Fire prohibitions take effect Friday
B.C. Wildfire Service is bringing in more fire restrictions are coming to the Kamloops Fire Centre, which includes Vernon, the North Okanagan and the Shuswap area. Effective noon Friday, July 15, Cate...
Jul 12, 2022
Investigation into last year’s crane collapse ongoing
A year after a crane collapsed in downtown Kelowna, killing five people, the incident still remains under investigation. WorkSafeBC, the RCMP and the B.C. Coroners Service all launched investigations ...
Jul 12, 2022
YLW to be expanded using mass timber
Kelowna International Airport (YLW) is receiving some provincial support to expand the terminal using sustainable materials. The B.C. Government is investing $500,000 to expand the airport. “Thi...
Jul 11, 2022
PBR Okanagan Challenge returns to Kelowna
After a four-year hiatus, Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Canada is coming back to Kelowna, with some looking to make history this year. The event is in the middle of the PBR season as riders chase the...
Jul 11, 2022
Six Rockets heading to NHL Development Camps
A total of six Kelowna Rockets players will be attending NHL Development Camps, including three who went undrafted this year and one free agent. Goalie Talyn Boyko and forward Colton Dach will be atte...
Jul 11, 2022