Category Archives: (Portal – Vernon Matters) Kelowna
RCMP warns residents about break and enters into unlocked homes
RCMP is warning residents in Rutland to lock their doors after a series of break and enters this weekend. Police are investigating three break and enters into homes in an area of Rutland off Mugford R...
Feb 13, 2022
Long-time family business to close
After many years serving Kelowna and nearby communities, William & Son Jewellers will be closing its doors over the next number of weeks. For over 40 years, the Neciuk family have been involved in...
Feb 12, 2022
Arrest made in 2020 murder case
A Kelowna woman has been arrested in a homicide case that’s over a year old. Kelowna RCMP opened the investigation on Dec. 13, 2020, when officers discovered the body of a deceased man outside a...
Feb 11, 2022
Interior Health closes out week with 335 new COVID-19 cases, three deaths
Interior Health’s streak of highest new COVID-19 cases has come to an end. The province reported 335 new cases in the health authority Friday, the second highest in the province after Fraser Hea...
Feb 11, 2022
Pesticide spraying notification registration opened in Kelowna
Kelowna residents that wish to know when commercial pesticide spraying will occur on neighbouring residential properties can now sign up for notifications. Residents can sign up for the notifications ...
Feb 11, 2022
Kelowna-based digital content organization donates over $100,000 to B.C. SPCA
A non-fungible token (NFT) trader with roots to dogs is supporting real-life animals. Kelowna-based RuffLife Rescues NFT donated $101,357.91 to the B.C. SPCA Friday. The organization launched in Decem...
Feb 11, 2022
Trucking association calls for zero emission vehicle mandate for commercial transportation
The B.C. Trucking Association (BCTA) is asking the provincial government to legislate a zero emission vehicle sales mandate for the commercial road transportation sector. The BCTA said in a release th...
Feb 10, 2022
Clear snow from vehicle or face fine: RCMP
Vernon North Okanagan RCMP are reminding people that snow buildup on vehicles is dangerous and drivers can be fined. In a tweet Thursday, the RCMP said a driver was issued a $173 ticket for an ‘...
Feb 10, 2022
Survey seeks input on housing strategy
The Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) is developing a Regional Housing Strategy (RHS) to look at actions that can address housing issues, needs and gaps throughout the Central Okanagan. The...
Feb 10, 2022
More land added to Okanagan park’s protected area
B.C. is expanding parks and wildlife habitats, including some in the Okanagan. Amendments to the Protected Areas of British Columbia Act have been introduced to increase protection for diverse wildlif...
Feb 10, 2022