Category Archives: (Portal – Vernon Matters) Kelowna

New data is showing that the prevalence of mental health-related disabilities in Canada’s workforce has increased over the past few years, especially among female workers. Combined data from the...

Gas prices have hit a significant milestone in B.C. with some stations in Metro Vancouver up to $2.00 a litre for regular unleaded. Vernon stations are all selling for either $1.74 or a $1.78 a litre,...

It’s back to work for the company looking to build a gondola and tourist attraction south of Vernon. It was decided that more consultations and studies would be needed after Rav Soomal, Vice Pre...

March is Distracted Driving and Occupant Restraint Awareness Month, and the RCMP will be cracking down on these infractions. Across B.C., Mounties will be targeting distracted driving offences, as the...

Staff at the Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) are not supporting plans for a multi-million dollar commercial tourist venture in the Commonage area south of Vernon. Ridge North America has ap...

New COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations were both down slightly in British Columbia on Wednesday. The health ministry reported 442 new infections around the province (decrease of 24 from Tuesday) with...

A recall has been issued for Ionic smartwatches due to a potential burn hazard. Health Canada warns that the fitness-oriented smartwatch is equipped with a lithium-ion battery that can overheat and bu...

With spring just around the corner and the COVID restrictions expected to ease soon, Okanagan chambers of commerce are reminding people about the importance of shopping local. Seven of the business as...

RCMP are hoping the public can help locate a man who is wanted on several charges, and believed to be in the Vernon area. Jason Kenneth Babineau, 48, is wanted for assault, uttering threats and two co...

Interior Health is starting the process to close down larger COVID-19 vaccine clinics, with appointments to shift exclusively to pharmacies and IH health centres over the next few weeks. IH president ...