Category Archives: (Portal – Vernon Matters) Kelowna
Fatal ATV incident near Enderby
An all-terrain vehicle incident east of Enderby reportedly claimed one life and caused serious injuries to another person. Police tell Global News that Vernon Search and Rescue was called to the Cooke...
Apr 17, 2022
Suspicious fire in Kelowna
Kelowna fire crews responded to a garage fire near Pandosy St. and Cadder Ave. Saturday night. The first arriving crew reported they had located a double detached garage on fire in the alley behind th...
Apr 17, 2022
Group suggests different approach to deal with B.C.’s overdose crisis
A Vernon group is using the sixth anniversary of B.C.’s drug overdose crisis to make the case that there are other options to deal with the emergency. The Emily Dahl Foundation is concerned abou...
Apr 16, 2022
New CFO on board with school district
Central Okanagan Public Schools has promoted from within for a key management position. Delta Carmichael has been hired as School District 23’s secretary-treasurer/CFO, filling the vacancy creat...
Apr 14, 2022
Stolen NHL and music memorabilia recovered
Police are hoping to find the rightful owners of some recovered hockey and music memorabilia. More than a year ago, RCMP began investigating after property was left inside a storage locker in the 2000...
Apr 14, 2022
Police dog assists in recovering firearm
A police service dog was deployed to assist in the recovery of a firearm in Kelowna. At 4:43 p.m. on Friday, April 8, Kelowna RCMP attempted to conduct a traffic stop, but the suspect allegedly fled o...
Apr 14, 2022
Easter dinner for the less fortunate
Easter dinner for up to 400 people is on the menu this weekend at Kelowna's Gospel Mission. The non-profit social agency will be serving meals of turkey, ham, stuffing, gravy, potatoes, and dessert at...
Apr 14, 2022
Avian flu confirmed at North Okanagan farm
B.C.’s Minister of Agriculture has confirmed an outbreak of avian influenza (bird flu) at a farm in the North Okanagan. Lana Popham said the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is leading the...
Apr 14, 2022
B.C. Urban Mayors’ caucus says federal budget hits key points for B.C.
The B.C. Urban Mayors’ Caucus (BCUMC) has stated that the 2022 federal budget supports a majority of the province’s priorities. The BCUMC, which is a coalition of 13 non-partisan mayors, i...
Apr 13, 2022
Pilot program helps homeowners protect their property from wildfires
A FireSmart pilot program will offer free removal and chipping of specific woody debris in eight Kelowna neighbourhoods this spring. The City of Kelowna says the wildfire-reduction program will be off...
Apr 13, 2022