Category Archives: (Portal – Vernon Matters) Kelowna
YLW celebrates direct flights from Kelowna to Vegas
Kelowna International Airport will celebrate the return of WestJet’s direct flights between YLW and Las Vegas at an event on Friday (Dec. 15). Airport CEO Sam Samaddar and WestJet’s direct...
Dec 15, 2023
Over $15.6-million invested in Kelowna transit system
Investments from upper levels of government are supporting the public transit system in Kelowna. The federal and provincial governments, as well as B.C. Transit, have committed to providing over $15.7...
Dec 14, 2023
$30K in stolen goods recovered by police
RCMP recovered thousands of dollars worth of stolen goods during a raid of a residence in the Brighton area of Kelowna. Mounties executed a search warrant at a property in the 600 block of McKenzie Rd...
Dec 14, 2023
Avian influenza affecting 52 flocks in B.C., one in the North Okanagan
Millions of birds in B.C. are ill due to outbreaks of avian influenza. The B.C. government said there were 52 outbreaks across B.C. as of Thursday, Dec. 14, which the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (...
Dec 14, 2023
Penalties increased for commercial vehicles to prevent infrastructure crashes
The provincial government is increasing deterrents to prevent unsafe practices in commercial vehicle operations and to protect critical infrastructure. As incidents involving commercial vehicles can c...
Dec 14, 2023
Report shows spike in homelessness deaths in Vernon
A new report says that 35 individuals experiencing homelessness died in Vernon over the last eight years including a high of 13 people in 2022. That was up from the four deaths in the city in 2021. Ke...
Dec 14, 2023
City acquires waterfront land for destination park
The City of Kelowna has acquired a 1.8-acre waterfront lot at 3896 Truswell Road to create a destination beach park that links the Mission Creek Greenway and the Waterfront Walkway. The parcel of land...
Dec 14, 2023
West Kelowna’s draft budget calls for 11.41% tax hike
West Kelowna council had its first look and began deliberations into the draft 2024 budget, which has proposed an initial 11.41 per cent tax increase. Council has indicated that it would be seeking am...
Dec 14, 2023
Fortis rates rising in new year
Effective January 1, 2024, FortisBC rates for electricity will be increasing. The utility will be raising its rates by 6.74 per cent, as approved by the B.C. Utilities Commission (BCUC). The change wi...
Dec 14, 2023
JoaAnna’s House fundraiser on Sunday
The KGH Foundation's inaugural Winter Wonderland at JoeAnna's House takes place on Sunday. The public is invited to visit 321 Royal Ave between 1 and 6 p.m., and entry is by donation and tickets for v...
Dec 14, 2023