Category Archives: (Portal – Vernon Matters) Kelowna

A surprise strike by unionized airline mechanics at WestJet has left thousands of the airline's passengers wondering whether they will get to their destinations today after the airline cancelled more ...

A new and improved long-term care facility will be used to replace an existing one in Kelowna. The province and Interior Health announced a new care community will be built at the Cottonwoods Care Cen...

It’s expected to be a busy Canada long weekend in Kelowna, and RCMP say they are prepared for the influx of visitors. Mounties say the public will see an increased front-line police presence wit...

WestJet says an airplane mechanics strike over the Canada Day long weekend would disrupt travel plans for a quarter of a million customers. The carrier has already started cancelling flights ahead of ...

For the fifth consecutive week, the Okanagan’s drought conditions were rated at Level 1. At Level 1, which is the second lowest rating, adverse impacts to socio-economic and ecosystem values wou...

Big news from the National Hockey League — especially from a local perspective. Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland — who is from Vernon — will not have his contract renewed....

The Armstrong Shamrocks have advanced to the final of the Thompson Okanagan Senior Lacrosse League after a 13-5 victory over the Kamloops Rattlers in game two of the league semi final Wednesday night ...

Voyager RV in Lake Country has marked its 40th anniversary with the continuation of its Voyager Cares Initiative throughout 2024. The dealership is not only celebrating four decades of serving the com...

The City of Kelowna is taking action to develop more housing opportunities. Over 1,300 lots throughout the city’s core area were rezoned and made eligible for “fast-track” developmen...

Charges have been upgraded in the death of a woman in a Sicamous mobile home park. The RCMP responded to a report of an unresponsive female in a driveway at a property at 1707 Hillier Rd. at 4:48 a.m....