Tag Archives: Okanagan
Vernon realtor takes leadership role during ‘challenging’ time
A Vernon realtor is the new president of the Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board. Kim Heizmann will lead a board that represents 1,300 realtors and 89 real estate offices in the region spanning from P...
Pete McIntyre Apr 17, 2020
14 new COVID cases in B.C. with three new deaths
The COVID-19 situation in British Columbia as of 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 16, 2020. Cases: * Total confirmed cases in B.C.: 1,575 * New cases since Wednesday: 14 * Hospitalized cases: 120 * Intensive...
Pete McIntyre Apr 16, 2020
Health centre resumes clinical services
The Community Health Services Centre (CHSC) at 505 Doyle Avenue in Kelowna will resume clinical services on Friday April 17. The services were temporarily relocated following a water leak in the plumb...
Pete McIntyre Apr 16, 2020
WFN takes steps to assist residents during COVID pandemic
Westbank First Nation (WFN) has taken action to support residents of Westbank Land by minimizing the impact of rent increases or evictions that might occur during the COVID-19 pandemic. WFN hopes resi...
Pete McIntyre Apr 16, 2020
North end of Rail Trail fully opened after end of erosion project
Closures on the north end of the Okanagan Rail Trail have come to an end. The Regional District of North Okanagan said erosion mitigation and construction work on the Rail Trail was completed today (A...
Pete McIntyre Apr 16, 2020
PM announces more programs to help small businesses
Small businesses are getting more COVID-related support from the federal government. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) has been expanded to make more busi...
Pete McIntyre Apr 16, 2020
Armstrong looks to cut budget and fees to help residents
Armstrong council has asked its staff to look at all options for trying to provide financial relief to residents during the COVID-19 outbreak. Mayor Chris Pieper said that includes ideas such as lower...
Pete McIntyre Apr 15, 2020
First COVID-related death in Interior Health
A man in his 60s is the first resident of the Interior Health region to die from the coronavirus. Provincial health officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry, said the man, who had been in recovery at home, was one o...
Pete McIntyre Apr 15, 2020
Economic recovery task force formed
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, an economic recovery task force has been launched by Central Okanagan mayors and the Westbank First Nation. The committee, co-chaired by Kelowna mayor Colin Basra...
Pete McIntyre Apr 15, 2020
Liquor stores allowed to open longer hours
The B.C. government has temporarily extended hours of retail liquor service to provide greater opportunities for physical distancing for seniors and people who are immuno-compromised. Liquor retailers...
Vernon Matters Staff Apr 15, 2020