Category Archives: (Portal – Vernon Matters) Kelowna
Stolen veterinary equipment, alcohol, identification and more recovered in Lake Country
A raid at a Lake Country residence turned up thousands of dollars worth of stolen items. A lengthy investigation into Possession of Property Crime in Kelowna and the surrounding areas resulted in a se...
Aug 07, 2024
Two men spearheading Kelowna’s bid to host 2026 Memorial Cup
The City of Kelowna and the Kelowna Rockets have announced the two men who will lead a bid bring the 2026 Memorial Cup to the Okanagan. David Rush and Steve Thomson are leading the bid as co-chairs of...
Aug 07, 2024
Local event raised over $56K for Parkinson’s clinic
Diners turned out in droves to support the newly renamed Humphreys Family Movement Disorder Clinic at Kelowna General Hospital. The KGH Foundation’s Plates for Parkinson’s event, ran in pa...
Aug 07, 2024
Evacuation Orders expanded due to Hullcar Mountain wildfire
More North Okanagan residents were forced to leave their homes due to the growing wildfire near the Splatsin First Nation. The Township of Spallumcheen issued an Evacuation Order on the evening of Tue...
Aug 07, 2024
Local housing prices continued to decline in July
Housing prices in the North Okanagan saw more declines on an annual basis in July. The Association of Interior Realtors reported the benchmark price for single family homes in the North Okanagan was $...
Aug 07, 2024
Swimming advisory issued for Reiswig Regional Park
People are urged to not swim in Wood Lake at the Reiswig Regional Park. The Regional District of Central Okanagan issued a Swimming Advisory for the area after testing from Interior Health found highe...
Aug 02, 2024
West Kelowna RCMP investigating theft of five watercraft
Police in West Kelowna are investigating the theft of five watercraft over a nine day period. The RCMP stated three boats, each on an individual trailer, plus two Sea-Doo’s on another trailer, w...
Aug 02, 2024
Local wildfires smaller than previously estimated, teams still assigned
The two wildfires burning the North Okanagan and Shuswap have new size estimates. The B.C. Wildfire Service listed the Sitkum Creek wildfire, located near Sugar Lake northeast of Lumby and Cherryville...
Aug 02, 2024
Initiative launched to help Kelowna businesses go green
A new city program is available for Kelowna businesses to enhance their green practices. The city has partnered with GreenLaunch Solutions to launch the GreenStep Certified, a program aimed at helping...
Jul 31, 2024
Health care training program expanding into mental health, addictions
A program offering skills training and connections to job opportunities has been expanded into mental-health and addictions care. B.C.’s Health Career Access Program (HCAP) has been enhanced to ...
Jul 31, 2024