Category Archives: (Portal – Vernon Matters) Kelowna
RCMP, Coroners Service and fire department investigate fatal Kelowna house fire
The Kelowna RCMP Serious Crime Unit is working with the Kelowna Fire Department and the BC Coroners Service to investigate the cause of a fatal house fire. On Monday October 11, just before 6:00 a.m.,...
Oct 13, 2021
New COVID-19 cases see downward trend in B.C.
British Columbia had 605 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, dropping the seven-day average to 580. It’s the first time the weekly average has dropped below 600 since late August. Interior Health (...
Oct 13, 2021
Second annual Day of Giving for JoeAnna’s House
This Thursday is going to be a big day as the KGH Foundation hosts its second annual Day of Giving in support of JoeAnna's House in Kelowna. All day long, starting at 6 a.m., those who wish to support...
Oct 13, 2021
B.C.’s flu shot campaign set to begin
B.C.’s flu vaccine campaign will get underway this month, with officials saying it’s just as important to get the shot this year. Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer, said Tuesday ...
Oct 13, 2021
Okanagan Nation Alliance takes over Ogopogo copyright
The copyright for the name of a legendary creature said to inhabit Okanagan Lake has returned home to the Okanagan Nation Alliance. Lawmakers in Vernon voted unanimously to relinquish the rights held ...
Oct 12, 2021
B.C. records 2,090 new COVID-19 cases, 28 more deaths
British Columbia had 2,090 new COVID-19 cases over the Thanksgiving long weekend, which works out to an average of 523 per day. The numbers included 603 cases on Oct. 9, 634 on Oct. 10, 468 on Oct. 11...
Oct 12, 2021
Holland awarded Freedom of the City
The City of Vernon will honour one of its most famous residents with the Freedom of the City Award. Ken Holland will be presented with the award at a special ceremony scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 26 at...
Oct 12, 2021
UPDATE: Crash causes highway detour in Lake Country
UPDATE: 3:25 p.m. Traffic on Highway 97 in Lake Country is back to normal. == At last report, traffic was being detoured around a crash site on the highway in Lake Country. Witnesses say emergency veh...
Oct 12, 2021
Radon gas testing kits available to RDCO residents
Residents of the Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDNO) will be able to access free radon gas testing kits. The RDCO has 300 kits available for those who register online. RDCO’s air qualit...
Oct 12, 2021
Children aged 5 and up added to B.C.’s mask mandate
British Columbia’s public mask mandate has been changed to make it mandatory for everyone five and older to wear a face covering in all indoor public spaces. Previously, the mask rule for public...
Oct 12, 2021