Category Archives: (Portal – Vernon Matters) Kelowna
Protestors charged in high-profile incidents in Kelowna
Charges have been laid against two people in separate incidents in Kelowna last year that received significant media attention. On July 13, 2021 RCMP officers were called to a complaint of protestors ...
Apr 13, 2022
Kelowna Rockets announce playoff dates versus Seattle
Single-game tickets for the Kelowna Rockets’ first two home games of Round 1 of the Western Hockey League Playoffs will go on sale Thursday, April 14 at 11 a.m. at selectyourtickets.com. The ope...
Apr 13, 2022
BCHL names top players from past season
The BCHL has announced the year-end all-star teams for the 2021-22 season. The First-Team All-Stars, Second-Team All-Stars and All-Rookie Team each feature three forwards, two defencemen and one goali...
Apr 13, 2022
Black balloons recognize sombre anniversary
Interior Health will recognize a sombre anniversary in communities across its region on Thursday (April 14). It was on April 14, 2016, when the province of B.C. declared a public health emergency due ...
Apr 13, 2022
Work starts on 24-42 story downtown towers
Work has started on 'Water Street by the Park' in Kelowna. It’s a three-tower, multi-phase development next to Kelowna City Park which will have towers of 24, 28 and 42 storeys with 650-units. E...
Apr 13, 2022
Technology grants available to small businesses
Accelerate Okanagan and Prospera Credit Union are teaming up to offer small businesses grant opportunities with financial support to upgrade or embed technology. The Level Up Local grant is now availa...
Apr 13, 2022
Water board looks to feds to stop invasive mussels spread to B.C.
With tourists expected to flock to the Okanagan this summer, concerns are mounting about the spread of invasive mussels in valley lakes. The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is urging the federal gov...
Apr 13, 2022
B.C. bus driver wins $18.7M lottery
A bus driver from Surrey has booked his ticket to retirement after winning $18.7 million in a lottery. Nang (Paul) Trinh calls it a dream come true after matching all six numbers in the Apr. 6 Lotto 6...
Apr 12, 2022
BCHL announces all-time team for 60th anniversary
The BC Hockey League has capped off coverage of its 60th anniversary season by announcing its 60th Anniversary Team. The league got the opinions of three BCHL experts to determine the team members, a ...
Apr 12, 2022
City opens the tap on water improvement projects
The City of Kelowna will be spending $35 million on water, wastewater and stormwater protection projects this year. Rod MacLean, the city’s infrastructure delivery project manager, said their wa...
Apr 12, 2022