Category Archives: (Portal – Vernon Matters) Kelowna

B.C. lifted its mask requirement for indoor public spaces earlier this month, but Central Okanagan Public Schools is reminding people that masks are still required for anyone five and older who is ret...

KAMLOOPS - As hikers begin planning for spring and summer treks, WildSafe BC is reminding people of basic safety habits they should get into. Easy to remember, and effective – bring bear spray, ...

The Regional District of Central Okanagan board has passed its 2022 budget which totals $59 million. That’s an increase of 2.5 per cent over 2021. Regional board chair Loyal Wooldridge said the ...

The familiar roar of stock car engines will once again be heard from the Merritt Speedway in Lower Nicola this year. After COVID-19 restrictions hampered races for fans of the sport the past few years...

COVID-19 hospitalizations are slowly rising in B.C. with 288 today, up 28 from Friday, with concerns that we may see a new wave driven by the BA2 sub-variant, which appears to be happening in Quebec. ...

An attempted murder charge has been laid after the stabbing of a Mountie in Kelowna over the weekend. Police say the officer received a serious stab wound above the eye during the incident Saturday, M...

A man wanted on warrants for fraud and identity theft is believed to be in the North Okanagan. RCMP are asking the public to help locate 32-year-old Jesse Gerald Gallant. He is described as: Caucasian...

The British Columbia government says people buying homes in the province’s hot real estate market could soon be protected by a cooling-off period that gives them time to back out of an agreement...

Kelowna-based not-for-profit society Childhood Connections has announced the soft opening of their new Family Centre on Highway 97. Located at the corner of Harvey Avenue and Burtch Road, the facility...

The Insurance Corporation of B.C. says it’s aware that some customers have received fake text messages related to a rebate for drivers announced last week in response to record-high gas prices. ...