Category Archives: (Portal – Vernon Matters) Kelowna
Sarah McLachlan adds Canadian dates to tour, one in Okanagan
Celebrated Canadian singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan has added 12 dates in Canada to her ‘Fumbling Towards Ecstasy 30th Anniversary Tour,’ including a stop in Kelowna. The Canadian leg of...
May 24, 2024
Latest snowpack update fails to lessen drought concerns
The latest snowpack readings for B.C. show the province’s average is at 57 per cent of normal. The Okanagan is at 49 per cent of normal, down from 60 per cent at the start of May. BC River Forec...
May 23, 2024
Severe thunderstorm watch for Okanagan
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the Okanagan. Environment Canada said at 3:13 p.m. Thursday conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of...
May 23, 2024
Bandits win BCHL’s Alberta Final, will meet Vees or Eagles in Rocky Mountain Challenge
The Brooks Bandits defeated the Sherwood Park Crusaders 7-3 in Game 5 of the BC Hockey League’s Alberta Final, winning the best-of-seven series and clinching the inaugural Alberta Cup. The Bandi...
May 23, 2024
Tax notices arriving, include 4.72% tax hike
Property owners in Kelowna will be getting their 2024 tax notices in the mail this week. This year's notice includes a tax increase of 4.72 per cent, which translates to an additional $9.33 a month, f...
May 23, 2024
New City Hall opens, ribbon to be cut on new water plant
The new city hall building in West Kelowna has officially been opened. Members of city council cut the ribbon on the new facility at 3731 Old Okanagan Highway on Tuesday, May 21. The building also hou...
May 22, 2024
One person dies in highway crash near Salmon Arm
A fatal collision occurred on the Trans Canada Highway west of Salmon Arm Tuesday evening. RCMP say emergency crews were called to the scene of a crash on the highway near 3rd Nations Rd. at approxima...
May 22, 2024
Motorcycle operator suffers serious injuries in highway crash
RCMP have released details about a serious crash involving a motorcycle on Highway 97 south of Vernon last week. Police say a northbound motorbike rear-ended another vehicle at a high rate of speed Th...
May 22, 2024
Residents asked to provide input on safe mobility plan
Kelowna is seeking public input on how to make its transportation system safer. Residents are invited to take a survey before June 16 and/or attend a public information session on May 28 to share thei...
May 21, 2024
More snow expected on mountain passes
Environment Canada is forecasting more snow in the local mountain passes. A special weather statement issued Tuesday forecasts snow on the Okanagan Connector, Coquihalla Highway, Allison Pass and Koot...
May 21, 2024