Category Archives: (Portal – Vernon Matters) Kelowna
Battery research facility planned for UBC Okanagan
The university in Kelowna will be home to a new battery innovation centre. The B.C. Government pledged $2 million, through its Innovation Clean Energy (ICE) fund, to establish a facility aimed at rese...
Jul 29, 2024
B.C.’s top doctor ends COVID-19 public health emergency
VICTORIA - British Columbia’s top doctor says she is ending the public health emergency declared in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry sa...
Jul 26, 2024
New Chair, board members named to KGH Foundation
The Kelowna General Hospital Foundation has a new leader at the helm. The KGH Foundation announced that Janine Karlsen is the new Board Chair. Kalsen has serves as a director on the Board since 2021. ...
Jul 26, 2024
B.C. lets wineries import grapes for 2024 vintages after ‘devastating’ winter losses
PENTICTON - The B.C. government says wineries can import grapes and juice to make their 2024 vintages after “devastating” losses this winter. The province says allowing winemakers to impor...
Jul 25, 2024
90% of B.C. communities adopt province’s plans for more small-scale housing
VANCOUVER - Almost all British Columbia communities have adopted the provincial government’s plan to tackle the housing crisis by allowing more multi-unit homes on properties. The province says ...
Jul 25, 2024
Severe thunderstorms possible for the Okanagan
Lightning flashes may be seen in the Okanagan as a storm moves into the area. Environment Canada issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch Thursday, July 25, stating conditions are favourable for a storm to ...
Jul 25, 2024
Dream Rally go in Kelowna Saturday, will affect traffic
Downtown Kelowna will be filled with exotic and luxury cars for the return of the Okanagan Dream Rally Saturday. The event, featuring over 250 vehicles, will require some road closures and parking res...
Jul 25, 2024
Rebates available for solar panels, battery storage systems
British Columbians wishing to capture and store their own energy can access some financial aid. B.C. Hydro has opened its rebates for eligible gird-connected solar panels and for battery storage syste...
Jul 24, 2024
Drugs and cash seized in trafficking investigation
A drug trafficking investigation in the Okanagan led to the seizure of large quantities of cash and substances. Vernon North Okanagan RCMP’s Targeted Policing Unit, Combined Forces Special Enfor...
Jul 23, 2024
Kelowna adds quality of life, economy to its list of key priorities
The City of Kelowna is looking at improving quality of life for residents and bolstering the economy in the coming years. Kelowna City Council endorsed an update to its Council Priorities 2023-2026, r...
Jul 23, 2024