Category Archives: (Portal – Vernon Matters) Kelowna
Vandals illegally cut down trees at Mission Ridge Park
The City of Kelowna and local RCMP are investigating an incident that saw a number of trees illegally cut down. Vandals completely destroyed 10 Ponderosa Pines in Mission Ridge Park, adding two others...
Aug 16, 2024
Kelowna dialysis unit moving to new location with more space for patients
The Kelowna Community Dialysis Unit is moving to a new location to offer more people with access to the service. Starting August 26, the unit will be operating at 102-1835 Gordon Drive. “The exp...
Aug 16, 2024
Flood alert issued for Westside Road
The Regional District of Central Okanagan is warning of some overland flooding. A RDCO Facebook post said crews were assessing conditions of overland flooding on Westside Road between Wilson’s L...
Aug 16, 2024
Wildfire sparked near Okanagan Connector
A wildfire ignited in a forested area northwest of West Kelowna on Thursday. The B.C. Wildfire Service told Vernon Matters the fire was discovered at approximately 5:22 p.m. on August 15. The fire was...
Aug 16, 2024
Four people rescued from Kelowna house fire
Kelowna firefighters were able to save four people trapped in a house fire. The Kelowna Fire Department said crews received a call around 7:40 a.m. Thursday, August 15, of a house on fire with a resid...
Aug 15, 2024
Rose Valley Regional Park wildfire recovery planned for when conditions improve
The Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) is ready to restore an area burned by last year’s Grouse Complex wildfire, though they will have to wait until conditions improve. The RDCO said ...
Aug 15, 2024
Range area along the Okanagan Connector to be audited
The Forest Practices Board will be auditing the range planning and practices for an area between Kelowna and Merritt. The five-day field audit of the Douglas Lake Cattle Company will cover an area of ...
Aug 15, 2024
Funding provided for trail between Peachland and Goats Peak Park
A new active transportation corridor in the Central Okanagan is being supported by investments from upper levels of government. A combined investment of just over a million dollars will be used to bui...
Aug 15, 2024
Okanagan remained at Drought Level 3, other nearby areas saw conditions worsen
The Okanagan is still very dry. The Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship rated the local region’s drought at Level 3 Thursday, August 15, marking the fourth consecutive week under th...
Aug 15, 2024
Daily Kelowna-Seattle flights coming to YLW
Kelowna International Airport (YLW) is enhancing its services in the Pacific Northwest. Alaska Airlines announced it will offer year-round flights between Kelowna and Seattle starting in the winter. T...
Aug 15, 2024