Category Archives: (Portal – Vernon Matters) Kelowna
Interior Health records 534 new COVID-19 cases
The active COVID-19 case count for the Interior rose to 4,628 Wednesday, as 534 new cases were identified in the region. The new cases were part of 2,859 recorded throughout B.C., bringing the provinc...
Jan 12, 2022
UBC and UBCO to keep classes online
The University of B.C. will keep most of its programs online at both of its campuses for at least another few weeks. The university issued an update to its students, faculty and staff in the Lower Mai...
Jan 12, 2022
West Kelowna to use task force for council pay review
The following are highlights from West Kelowna council’s regular meeting on Jan. 11. Community consultation added to updated Council Remuneration Policy A revised Council Remuneration Policy add...
Jan 12, 2022
UPDATE: Icy roads lead to rash of highway crashes south of Vernon
The icy roads led to police responding to nine motor vehicle collisions this morning around the North Okanagan. Fortunately, no serious injuries were reported. One of the worst areas was on Highway 97...
Jan 12, 2022
Over 2,200 new COVID-19 cases in B.C.
Active COVID-19 cases continue to climb in British Columbia. The province reported 2,239 new cases on Tuesday (up from the 2,106 on Monday), raising the active case number to 36,087 (up by 1,536). Of ...
Jan 11, 2022
Highway restrictions extended under state of emergency
The B.C. government has extended the provincial state of emergency and restrictions associated with highways damaged by floods and landslides which are once again at risk. The weather has been warming...
Jan 11, 2022
B.C. not planning to tax unvaccinated adults like Quebec
British Columbia health officials have ruled out following Quebec’s lead by taxing adult residents who refuse to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Health Minister Adrian Dix says B.C. doesn’...
Jan 11, 2022
Vaccination proving to help reduce severe illness, hospitalization with Omicron
While COVID-19 cases continue to climb in B.C., the province’s top doctor is encouraged by findings of vaccination protection. During Tuesday’s COVID-19 update, Provincial Health Officer D...
Jan 11, 2022
Milestone year for Crime Stoppers group
Central Okanagan Crime Stopppers is celebrating 35 years of helping reduce crime in 2022. On April 13, 1987, the Okanagan Crime Stoppers Society was incorporated. A year later, the Regional District o...
Jan 11, 2022
Basran and other B.C. mayors call for complex care housing solutions
The mayors of British Columbia’s largest cities are putting new pressure on the province in a renewed demand for complex care housing solutions to support vulnerable residents in their communiti...
Jan 11, 2022