Category Archives: (Portal – Vernon Matters) Kelowna
New fire risk reduction dashboard aims to reduce fire incidents, injuries
A new partnership has been formed to help B.C. Fire Services prevent fires, reduce injuries and save lives. The province has partnered with Statistics Canada to create a Community Fire Risk Reduction ...
Jun 08, 2022
What you can do to keep mosquito numbers low
Residents are asked to do their part to keep mosquito numbers low by removing any standing water sources in their yards. Even a few millimetres of water can be enough for mosquito larva to hatch and b...
Jun 08, 2022
Old e-bike gets new lease on life
A broken down Pedego electric bike that had long since lost its owner has a new lease on life thanks to a Lake Country electric bike shop. The bike was old, without a registration number and no one ha...
Jun 07, 2022
Flights between Kelowna and Cranbrook return
A British Columbia-based airline is bringing back air service between Cranbrook and Kelowna. Pacific Coastal Airlines will provide flights three days a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, startin...
Jun 07, 2022
Investigation into heat dome deaths leads to several recommendations
A panel of experts tasked with reviewing the deaths linked to the 2021 heat dome in British Columbia has released a report that includes several recommendations. The findings from the Extreme Heat and...
Jun 07, 2022
IPE returns with ‘Our Roots Run Deep,’ & new bull riding event
The Interior Provincial Exhibition will come storming out of the gate as it makes a return from two years of pandemic cancellations. “It's been a long two years and we are excited to see everyon...
Jun 07, 2022
Driver in medical distress apprehended
A man was apprehended under the Mental Health Act in Kelowna after allegedly operating a vehicle in medical distress. Officers responded to the incident at around 2:15 a.m. today (June 6), “Conc...
Jun 06, 2022
Theft suspect tracked after taking taxi from crime scene
A Penticton resident has been charged after aggravating incidents in the Central Okanagan. On Friday, June 3 at 6:09 a.m., RCMP were dispatched to a Kelowna area gas station after reports that it had ...
Jun 06, 2022
B.C. launches heat alert system, preparedness guide
After last summer’s heat dome created record high temperatures causing health risks and fatalities across B.C., the province will be using a new alert to warn people and has developed a new plan...
Jun 06, 2022
Mission Creek Greenway underpass closed
Rising water levels forced the closure of Casorso Road bridge underpass along the Mission Creek Greenway in Kelowna. The Regional District of Central Okanagan encourages visitors to respect any barric...
Jun 06, 2022