Category Archives: (Portal – Vernon Matters) Kelowna

Fiery hearing expected over future of Kelowna Springs
Kelowna City Hall is buzzing Tuesday as residents turn out to weigh in on the future of 480 Penno Road. Lower Mainland developer Denciti Development wants to turn about half of the Kelowna Springs gol...
Pattison Media Mar 10, 2026

Kelowna council to expand power for small real estate deals
Kelowna council is looking at a new bylaw that would let city staff handle more small real estate transactions. If approved, staff could buy or sell city land and buildings up to $250,000. This would ...
Pattison Media Mar 10, 2026

Burtch Road to close for months as city expands major corridor
Kelowna drivers should expect major disruptions starting Wednesday. Burtch Road closes north and south of the Byrns and Guisachan roundabout for seven months. The closure, between Denver Road and the ...
Pattison Media Mar 09, 2026

Roundabout build in Rutland
A busy Rutland road is about to be shut down for nearly three months. The City of Kelowna said Rutland Road South will close between Gemini Road and Springfield Road starting Tuesday for the construct...
Pattison Media Mar 06, 2026

Police bust Kelowna house linked to drug trade
The home that was the site of a police bust in the 600 block of Coronation Avenue earlier this week is a significant contributor to the drug trade in the downtown, according to RCMP. Police reported t...
Pattison Media Mar 06, 2026

Kelowna responds to builders’ concerns, outlines housing initiatives
The City of Kelowna said it is taking steps to support homeownership after receiving a letter from the Canadian Home Builders' Association of the Central Okanagan that raised concerns about rising cos...
Pattison Media Mar 06, 2026

Local man accused in daylight knife attack
A man has appeared in court after being charged with stabbing his victim in broad daylight in Kelowna earlier this week. It happened lunchtime Tuesday at the intersection of Capri Street and Harvey Av...
Pattison Media Mar 05, 2026

Kelowna group calls for delay of hearing on golf course rezoning
A local citizens group is calling for a delay to a public hearing on a proposal to rezone part of the Kelowna Springs Golf Course for industrial development. The plan would convert about 55 acres of t...
Pattison Media Mar 05, 2026

Kelowna group calls for delay of hearing on golf course rezoning
A local citizens group is calling for a delay to a public hearing on a proposal to rezone part of the Kelowna Springs Golf Course for industrial development. The plan would convert about 55 acres of t...
Pattison Media Mar 05, 2026

BC Lions surprise local elementary school class
It was quite the surprise for young students at Casorso Elementary School recently. Touchdown Kelowna excitement is picking up more steam, ahead of the two summer games for the BC Lions at the Apple B...
Pattison Media Mar 05, 2026