Category Archives: (Portal – Vernon Matters) Kelowna
Schools give back to communities
Central Okanagan Public Schools families and staff donated over 16,000 pounds of food, thousands of clothing items, nearly $15,000 in gift cards and donations, 75 food hampers, and over 600 new toys t...
Jan 28, 2022
Dr. Henry hopes to relax restrictions by mid-February
Today marks the second anniversary of when the first case of COVID-19 surfaced in British Columbia. “That was the start of our pandemic, and since that time, every single one of us in B.C and ar...
Jan 28, 2022
Vaccine mandate approved for Central Okanagan school staff
After a debate that lasted over an hour, the Board of Trustees for Central Okanagan Public Schools voted in favour of a vaccine mandate for all staff. Employees will have to be either fully vaccinated...
Jan 27, 2022
COVID-19 cases up in some Okanagan communities
New COVID-19 case numbers were up in some Okanagan communities last week. Figures from the B.C. Centre for Disease Control show Vernon, which includes Coldstream, RDNO Areas B and C, Lumby and Cherryv...
Jan 27, 2022
Interior Savings nearing $5 million in bursaries awarded
Interior Savings is nearing a major milestone with its bursary program to help students. Since launching the Million Dollar Bursary Program nine years ago, the financial institution has awarded just o...
Jan 27, 2022
B.C. campaign reminds post-secondary students about culture of consent
With the start of a new winter term, the province’s sexualized violence prevention campaign is reopening conversations about consensual sexual behaviour. The relaunch of the “…Is Not...
Jan 27, 2022
Tim Hortons sells special donut to help Special Olympians
It’s a sweet way to show your support for Special Olympic athletes. Special Olympics Canada has once again partnered with Tim Hortons to create the limited-edition #ChoosetoInclude Donut, availa...
Jan 27, 2022
Hospitalizations down but new COVID cases rise
COVID-19-related hospitalizations and active cases were down for a second straight day in British Columbia. The province reported 2,086 new infections (up by 640 from Tuesday), with 30,058 active case...
Jan 26, 2022
UBCM and province to review local government finance system
The Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) and the province will partner to review the local government finance system to ensure municipalities and regional districts remain resilient during times of eco...
Jan 26, 2022
Federal funding supports upgrades for Kelowna International Airport
Kelowna International Airport is receiving over $18 million in federal funding for key infrastructure projects and operational support. Of those funds, $15.2 million is coming through the Transport Ca...
Jan 26, 2022