Category Archives: (Portal – Vernon Matters) Kelowna
UPDATE: Lions roar – and putt – for Winfield Easter Seal Camp
UPDATE June 2, 2022 The Vernon Lions Club treasurer has completed work on the proceeds of last Saturday’s fundraising tournament for Camp Easter Seal Winfield. Organizer Michele Materi-Baker tel...
Jun 02, 2022
April saw building permit values decline in B.C., Canada
The total value of building permits declined provincially and nationally in April. Statistics Canada reports the value of building permits in British Columbia in April was $2,001,600, down 12.7 per ce...
Jun 02, 2022
WHL hands out regular season awards
The Western Hockey League has announced the winners of its awards for the 2021-22 season. The 2022 WHL Awards are dedicated to the memory of Brad Hornung. "Congratulations to our WHL Division Award fi...
Jun 02, 2022
Schools host events for Pride Month
During Pride Month in June, schools in the Central Okanagan will create displays, run events, and educate the community about the importance of pride, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Central Okanaga...
Jun 01, 2022
Shoplifting and auto thefts show big spikes in Kelowna
Crime numbers are up in Kelowna over the first four months of this year. RCMP Superintendent Kara Triance told city council auto thefts are up 48 per cent from the same time last year, while residenti...
Jun 01, 2022
Wanted man suspected to be in North Okanagan
Vernon North Okanagan RCMP say a wanted man is believed to be in the region, and is asking the public to keep an eye out for him. Justin Tyler Howarth is wanted for assault, assault with a weapon, the...
Jun 01, 2022
Electric vehicles in B.C. up 1,600% in six years
The British Columbia government is taking some of the credit for what officials say is a 1,600 per cent increase in the number of electric vehicles (EV) on B.C. roads the last six years. A government ...
Jun 01, 2022
Suspicious fire spreads to vehicles and structure
The wind caused a trailer fire to spread to a nearby structure in West Kelowna. The initial call for West Kelowna Fire Rescue was to respond to a wildfire in the area of Talon Drive and Hawkes Blvd. i...
May 31, 2022
MetalFest returns to Armstrong
The metalheads will be returning to Armstrong this summer. The quiet, North Okanagan city will host Armstrong MetalFest July 15 and 16 at the IPE Fairgrounds and Hassen Arena. Zimmers Hole from Vancou...
May 31, 2022
Foundation offering $500,000 in grants for charity projects
A Kelowna-based foundation says it is open for business and ready to contribute funding to worthwhile community projects. The Stober Foundation has announced a pool of $500,000 for grants for charity ...
May 31, 2022