Category Archives: (Portal – Vernon Matters) Kelowna

Appreciation to fire fighters and condolences to those affected by wildfires On behalf of West Kelowna Council, Mayor Gord Milsom extended heartfelt condolences to the owners of the home lost in Glenr...

Residents evacuated by the White Rock Lake wildfire could be allowed to return home in the next five to ten days, barring any unforeseen weather events. That’s the estimate from the BC Wildfire ...

The Western Hockey League says its five B.C. based teams will fully support the B.C. government’s COVID-19 proof of vaccination program announced earlier this week. All spectators will be requir...

The City of West Kelowna has secured two grants from the B.C. government totalling $190,000. The first grant of $30,000 through the Housing Needs Report Program fund, will aid in the development of a ...

Due to a wind event Wednesday night, the Mount Law wildfire in West Kelowna showed increased fire activity through the night. BC Wildfire and emergency crews from West Kelowna and Peachland have been ...

New COVID-19 cases are showing no signs of slowing down in British Columbia. B.C.’s Health Ministry reported 641 new infections on Tuesday, up from the 442 on Monday and the 545 reported on Sund...

Kelowna council has approved a development permit for a gas station and car wash at 2100 Rutland Road North, also known as Reids Corner. The Otter Co-op gas bar is proposed to include three two-sided ...

The BC Wildfire Service says conditions are looking good for going ahead with a controlled burn on the White Rock Lake fire starting at around noon today (Aug. 25). About 200 hectares of fuel will be ...

UPDATE: 6:15 p.m. All tactical evacuation orders have been lifted for properties in Sail View Bay and along Bear Creek Road, north of Parkinson Road in West Kelowna. Municipal and BC Wildfire Service ...

Activity on the White Rock Lake fire has been minimal the last few days along the south, west and northern flanks, but that is expected to increase this week as the temperatures and winds rise. A burn...