Category Archives: (Portal – Vernon Matters) Kelowna

Utility crews in West Kelowna are responding to a water main break in Glenrosa. Area residents and businesses may experience low to no water pressure. The City of West Kelowna and Interior Health have...

Dr. Bonnie Henry has announced a return of a mask requirement for all indoor public spaces in B.C. The provincial health officer told a news conference Tuesday the measure, which takes effect tomorrow...

The B.C. government has confirmed students will return to classes for full time, in-person learning next month. Education Minister Jennifer Whiteside told a news conference Tuesday all staff and stude...

KELOWNA, B.C. - The British Columbia Prosecution Service says an RCMP officer in Kelowna has been charged with assault in connection with an incident last year. The prosecution service said in a state...

Some North Okanagan residents who were forced to leave thier homes several weeks ago are now allowed to return. An evacuation order issued for a portion of Mabel Lake Forest Service Road (Lumby Mabel ...

The B.C. government has announced that British Columbians will require proof of COVID-19 vaccinations in order to access certain social and recreational settings and events as of September 13. Premier...

British Columbia had 1,711 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend, with 45 per cent of those in Interior Health (IH). The IH region had 768 new infections and now has over 1,900 active cases. The next bu...

In order to gain control over the White Rock Lake wildfire, the B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS) is preparing to conduct large-scale planned ignition operations along the northeast flank. The Township of ...

The all clear has been given to all the homes and properties impacted by the Two Mile Road wildfire south of Sicamous. An evacuation alert issued by the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) for p...

Okanagan Clinical Trials is seeking people living with a combination of Alzheimer’s disease and agitation to take part in a clinical study. The Kelowna-based medical research company is conducti...