Category Archives: (Portal – Vernon Matters) Kelowna
Province dedicates more funds to rebuild Lytton
The Village of Lytton that was razed during the 2021 wildfire season is getting some financial support from the province. Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth says the B.C. government will provide $1...
Mar 07, 2022
Province commits funds to support survivors of sexual assault
The B.C. Government is providing $22 million over the next three years to support survivors of sexual assault and gender-based violence. “We’re investing in services people needs by provid...
Mar 07, 2022
Central Okanagan West governance study committee members chosen
The Central Okanagan Regional Board has appointed 12 volunteer members to serve on the Central Okanagan West governance and services study committee. The committee members were recommended by Electora...
Mar 07, 2022
Province lowering age requirement for free rapid tests
The province is lowering the age requirement for accessing free rapid antigen COVID-19 test from pharmacies. Starting Monday, March 7, British Columbians age 60 and over will be able to visit their lo...
Mar 04, 2022
Indigenous component added to B.C. graduation requirement
Students in B.C. will be required to complete Indigenous-related courses in order to graduate, starting as early as next year. The new requirement for secondary students is expected to take effect in ...
Mar 04, 2022
RCMP warn of CRA tax scam and other frauds
As part of Fraud Prevention Month, and since tax season is in full swing, the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP is reminding people to protect themselves from tax related scams and frauds. The RCMP say the m...
Mar 04, 2022
Fundraiser to support people experiencing homelessness
People are asked to run or walk to help the homeless this weekend in Kelowna. Kelowna’s Gospel Mission holds its 11th annual Strides To End Homelessness at The Laurel Packinghouse at 1304 Ellis ...
Mar 04, 2022
Victim of UBCO attack honoured as family seeks justice
A GoFundMe to help the family of a woman who was killed while working as a security guard at the University of B.C. Okanagan (UBCO) campus in Kelowna has raised more than $64,000. Relatives of the vic...
Mar 04, 2022
Prosecution Service responds to Kelowna RCMP criticisms
The B.C. Prosecution Service says information shared by the Kelowna RCMP regarding processing reports is erroneous. The Prosecution Service (BCPS) says RCMP told Kelowna City Council that 78 per cent ...
Mar 04, 2022
Lack of homes on market ‘taking toll on buyers’
Demand continues to outpace supply when it comes to residential real estate in the Okanagan and other parts of the B.C. Interior. A total of 1,516 residential unit sales were recorded across the Assoc...
Mar 04, 2022