Category Archives: (Portal – Vernon Matters) Kelowna
Will Smith confronts Chris Rock, then wins best actor Oscar
When Will Smith marched onto the Oscars stage and smacked Chris Rock, the unpredictable moment served as a jarring interruption to Hollywood's feel-good celebration. But once Smith returned moments la...
Mar 28, 2022
B.C. family court mediation not adequate for domestic violence victims: advocates
New provincial family court rules in British Columbia meant to resolve legal matters without going to court have been called “effective” by the province, but some lawyers and advocates say...
Mar 28, 2022
Adventure lover remembered with donation to search team
The family of a man who died while enjoying the outdoors has showed their appreciation to search and rescue teams in the Okanagan. Ryan Fletcher died in a snowboarding accident in the Big White Mounta...
Mar 27, 2022
Canada qualifies for World Cup for first time in 36 years
Canada put on a show Sunday, qualifying for the men’s World Cup for the first time since 1986. Cyle Larin, Tajon Buchanan and Junior Hoilett scored as the Canadians had their way with an outmatc...
Mar 27, 2022
Police officer suffers serious injuries
A police officer was taken to hospital after being injured while responding to an incident this morning in Kelowna. The officer was dispatched to a disturbance in the 1000 block of Ellis Street just a...
Mar 27, 2022
UPDATE: B.C. amber alert ends after missing woman, children & suspect found in Ontario
RCMP has deactivated an Amber Alert issued in B.C. this morning after an alleged parental abduction ended peacefully. The Amber Alert was issued at 12:15 p.m. on Saturday, March 26, after Fort St John...
Mar 26, 2022
Interior recorded 80 COVID-19 cases as provincial hospitalizations rose
Interior Health closed out the week by again having the highest concentration of new COVID-19 cases. Of the 218 cases confirmed in British Columbia, 80 came from the Interior. Island Health had the se...
Mar 25, 2022
Boil water advisory issued for Lakeview Heights, West Kelowna
A boil water advisory has been issued specifically for the Lakeview Heights area within the Lakeview-Rose Valley Water Service Area. The City of West Kelowna, in consultation with Interior Health, iss...
Mar 25, 2022
B.C’s percentage of EI beneficiaries declined in January
The number of British Columbians accessing Employment Insurance (EI) benefits declined in January. Preliminary figures from Statistics Canada showed that 57,310 British Columbians accesses EI benefits...
Mar 25, 2022
British Columbians to receive relief at the pump
British Columbians will be able to access a one-time financial contribution from the province to offset prices at the pump. Through ICBC, the B.C. Government will provide general customers with a $110...
Mar 25, 2022