Category Archives: (Portal – Vernon Matters) Kelowna

The province is investing in creating and securing more manufacturing jobs in B.C., including at some businesses in the region. Through the B.C. Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF), $786,020 will go to su...

The North Okanagan saw some fluctuations in housing prices in December. The Association of Interior Realtors (AIR) stated the benchmark price for a single family home in the region was $712,700 in Dec...

British Columbia is seeking public input on how it helps disaster evacuees, in the wake of the province’s worst wildfire season on record. The Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readin...

The number of wineries growing grapes for ice wines has dropped on an annual basis. Speaking with Vernon Matters, Lindsay Kelm, acting communications director with Wine Growers British Columbia, said ...

An Okanagan resident is among 21 current or former B.C. citizens being honoured with the Medal of Good Citizenship (MGC) for extraordinary contributions to community life. The medal recognizes people&...

courtesy of Priscilla and Company Re/Max Priscilla)A home in Coldstream remains the most expensive residential property in Greater Vernon, but its value, along with others in that category, has decrea...

Some property owners in the Okanagan will see decreases in their 2024 property assessments that will arrive in the mail this week. The notices from BC Assessment reflect the market value as of July 1,...

Central Okanagan Search and Rescue kicked off the new year with a busy day. The volunteer search group responded to three incidents Monday, January 1, 2024. The first call was received at around 11 a....

Tim Hortons has announced which three retro doughnuts will join the Dutchie in returning to its menu next week. The fast-food chain says the blueberry fritter, cinnamon sugar twist and walnut crunch w...

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today… Canada’s 100 highest-paid CEOs broke new compensation records in 2022...