Category Archives: (Portal – Vernon Matters) Kelowna
Rockets win first two preseason WHL games
The Kelowna Rockets improved to 2-0 in the Western Hockey League preseason with a 4-1 win over the Victoria Royals on Saturday night at Prospera Place in Kelowna. That came after a 7-3 win over the Ro...
Sep 19, 2021
Party leaders make final appeals to voters ahead of tomorrow’s election
Candidates are making their final appeals to voters today ahead of tomorrow’s federal election. The three main party leaders have packed schedules as they try to reach as much of the electorate ...
Sep 19, 2021
Three main federal party leaders on final campaign blitz
There will be no let up in campaigning today as the main party leaders count down the remaining hours and minutes to Monday’s federal election. Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau is scheduled to make...
Sep 18, 2021
Volunteers needed for Okanagan College apple picking project
Okanagan College business students are running their Fruit Snaps project, and are calling for volunteers to help pick some apples. The project, which is organized by the Enactus OC student group, sees...
Sep 17, 2021
Schools put on ‘hold and secure’ due to vaccine/mask protestors
Schools in the Salmon Arm area were placed under “hold and secure” mode today as a result of some protestors opposed to vaccinations and masking. School District 83 superintendent Donna Kr...
Sep 17, 2021
Five COVID-19 deaths recorded in Interior as active cases drop for fifth day
Five of the 11 COVID-19 deaths recorded in B.C. Friday were in the Interior Health region. Four of the deaths were in Vancouver Coastal Health, while the other two were residents of Fraser Health. A t...
Sep 17, 2021
Weather notice in effect for South and Central Okanagan
Environment Canada is advising Central and South Okanagan residents about a cold front moving into the valley this evening bringing strong winds and some rain. The southerly winds could include gusts ...
Sep 17, 2021
Rescue on the railway
An accident involving a cyclist on the Kettle Valley Railway had members of Okanagan Search and Rescue (COSAR) rushing to help. The volunteer group delayed the start of their general meeting on Thursd...
Sep 17, 2021
Horgan confident after first few days of Vaccine Card program
B.C. Premier John Horgan is encouraged by the acceptance of the Vaccine Card in the program’s first few days. The requirement for people to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination in order to access ...
Sep 17, 2021
No contact Thanksgiving food drive planned for Okanagan
An annual tradition to help the less fortunate in the Okanagan will go ahead this month, but with some changes to make it safer with the ongoing pandemic. Organizers say the 11th annual Thanksgiving F...
Sep 17, 2021