Category Archives: (Portal – Vernon Matters) Kelowna

People experiencing homeless in Kelowna will soon have access to temporary homes. Trailside Transitional Housing, located at 2740 Highway 97 North, features 60 new temporary modular homes, including 1...

People who buy tickets for events at the Kelowna Community Theatre are advised to be cautious if they are going through ticket re-sellers. “All tickets for shows taking place on the Kelowna Comm...

Rising water levels have led to the closure of the the Casorso Road bridge underpass along the Mission Creek Greenway in Kelowna. The Regional District of Central Okanagan said that area will remain c...

A tragic incident forced the cancellation of a pickleball tournament in Vernon this weekend. The Vernon Pickleball Association says its 'Battle in the Palace' mixed doubles tournament on Saturday, May...

As temperatures are on the rise, the Regional District of Central Okanagan is reminding people not to leave their pets in vehicles. The RDCO says temperatures inside vehicles can climb significantly, ...

The Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) has raised its fire danger rating to level four, or high, for all its regional parks. The RDCO updated the rating as continued dry conditions and risin...

The motor vehicle collision on Highway 97 south of Peachland resulted in one fatality. West Kelowna RCMP and the B.C. Coroner’s Service confirmed that one person died due to the collision that o...

A spot fire that sparked north of West Kelowna was quickly extinguished. The B.C. Wildfire Service said the fire started in the Blue Grouse Mountain area northwest of Traders Cove and Bear Creek Provi...

The local labour statistics saw some improvements monthly in April. Statistics Canada reported the unadjusted unemployment rate for the Thompson-Okanagan economic region, which includes Vernon, was 5....

Traffic on Highway 97 south of Peachland is stalled due to a serious motor vehicle collision. RCMP said the collision occurred in the 6900 block of Highway 97 south of Peachland and the Hardy Falls an...