Category Archives: (Portal – Vernon Matters) Kelowna
Former Kelowna student named Rhodes Scholar
A former Kelowna student has been named a Rhodes Scholar. Jesse Lafontaine, a graduate of cole Kelowna Secondary School, and current medical student, is one of 11 Canadians who will attend the Oxford ...
Nov 30, 2021
New phase of Okanagan Youth Recovery House kicks off with $25,000 gift
The campaign to open a purpose-built facility for youth struggling with addiction is off to a strong start thanks to the support of the Stober Foundation. The group’s $25,000 donation will be ad...
Nov 30, 2021
Over 98 per cent of B.C. public servants meeting vaccination standards
A vast majority of B.C.’s public servants are fully or partially protected against COVID-19. The province says more than 98 per cent of people working for the government have met the Nov. 22 pro...
Nov 30, 2021
BCHL reschedules more games due to travel issues
The BC Hockey League has postponed or rescheduled more games due to the ongoing highway closures and weather events in the province. The Vernon Vipers’ scheduled games against Langley and Coquit...
Nov 30, 2021
Opening of outdoor skating rink delayed
The outdoor public skating season in Kelowna has been delayed a few days by Mother Nature. Due to unseasonably warm temperatures, the Stuart Park outdoor skating rink will open on Friday, Dec. 3 at 10...
Nov 29, 2021
Investigation ongoing after driver on Highway 97 crashed and ran
The B.C. Highway Patrol (BCHP) is investigating after a driver was caught on video weaving in and out of traffic, narrowly avoiding cars and a semi, before slamming into a rock face. Investigation ong...
Nov 29, 2021
Four COVID-19 deaths and 189 new cases in Interior over weekend
The COVID-19 death toll for Interior Health rose to 292 today, as four deaths had been recorded in the region since Saturday. The fatal cases were part of 11 over the weekend in B.C. To date, 2,333 Br...
Nov 29, 2021
RCMP recover stolen audio equipment and handguns in arrest
Thousands of dollars in stolen property is expected to be returned to its rightful owner after an arrest by RCMP in Kelowna. The case was opened on Nov. 5, 2021 when RCMP responded to a break and ente...
Nov 29, 2021
Police training, risk assessment updated for domestic violence cases
Police will get a refresh of mandatory training so they can province an improved response to people who suffer intimate partner violence. The province says the updated procedures will improve front-li...
Nov 29, 2021
Provincial state of emergency and gas limits extended
Emergency measures are being extended in British Columbia to deal with the ongoing flooding and extreme weather events. “We are still in a volatile and dynamic situation,” public safety mi...
Nov 29, 2021