Category Archives: (Portal – Vernon Matters) Kelowna
Interior Health expanding withdrawal services in Okanagan
Interior Health has announced plans for new outpatient withdrawal management services in Vernon, Kelowna, Penticton and Kamloops. Sheila Malcolmson, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, said the ...
Apr 12, 2022
B.C. reported 174 suspected illicit toxic drug deaths in February
The B.C. Coroners Service is reporting 174 suspected illicit drug toxicity deaths during February of 2022. That figure was similar to the 174 deaths in February of 2021, but was down 16 per cent from ...
Apr 12, 2022
KF Aerospace announces plans for passenger service
Kelowna’s KF Aerospace is getting into the passenger transportation business. Starting from bases in Kelowna and in Calgary, they will use 737-600 jets for a new passenger air charter service ca...
Apr 12, 2022
Coldstream writer helps pen song about getting through the pandemic
The ups and downs of the COVID-19 pandemic are captured in a new song released this week by Phunk and Wangles. The two-member group is comprised of Joseph Pinheiro of Coldstream and Odds bassist Doug ...
Apr 12, 2022
Council supports Community Safety Plan
Kelowna's first Community Safety Plan (CSP) has been given approval by city council. The five-year action plan focuses on proactive actions to reduce risk, vulnerability and harm to improve community ...
Apr 11, 2022
Parks get spruced up for spring
Crews in the West Kelowna are springing into action as they prepare outdoor spaces for the public to enjoy. That includes upgrades to parks and playgrounds, opening sports courts and athletic fields a...
Apr 11, 2022
Two dead in Adams Lake fire
RCMP are investigating a structure fire that killed two people on the Adams Lake reserve Friday night (Apr. 8). According to Chase RCMP, emergency responders rushed to the scene at 11:46 p.m. Friday, ...
Apr 11, 2022
Police issue another warning to sex workers
RCMP in the North Okanagan have issued another warning to sex trade workers to stay away from a certain individual. “Police are warning any person involved in sex work to not respond to any requ...
Apr 11, 2022
Book looks back on wildfire and raises funds for good causes
A book showing the experiences of people impacted by the White Rock Lake wildfire in the Vernon area is being released to support two great causes. Virginia Dansereau was a volunteer with Emergency Su...
Apr 11, 2022
Arnold endorses Poilievre for Conservative leader
Pierre Poilievre has received some local support in his bid for leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. Following his speech at the Schubert Centre in Vernon Saturday evening, Mel Arnold, the Memb...
Apr 10, 2022