Tag Archives: Okanagan
Ski season set to start at Big White
Big White will finally be able to launch its new season Friday morning, which will be 60 years to the day since the resort opened. The resort received over 20 cms of snow since Wednesday, increasing t...
Dec 07, 2023
Fire photo makes TIME’s top list of 2023
A photo of wildfire engulfing the hills behind West Kelowna was named one of TIME magazine's top 100 photos of 2023. Though the list in unranked, the image of the McDougall Creek fire by Canadian Pres...
Dec 07, 2023
B.C. police chiefs donate to group that helps kids
Police leaders in British Columbia are providing support to an organization that offers vital services to children and families in crisis. The BC Association of Chiefs of Police has donated $5,000 to ...
Dec 07, 2023
Congestion and poor conditions on Highway 1
Drive BC is recommending motorists not use the Trans Canada Highway between Revelstoke and Golden unless absolutely necessary. A travel advisory is in effect due to poor conditions and major delays ar...
Dec 06, 2023
Teams rave about ‘outstanding’ ice and facility for Canadian Senior Curling Championships in Vernon
The curlers at the 2023 Everest Canadian Senior Curling Championships had a lot of positive feedback on the tournament held in Vernon so far. Speaking with Vernon Matters Wednesday, Dec. 6, curlers fr...
Dec 06, 2023
Political shift underway in B.C., says confident Conservative Leader John Rustad
B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad says Premier David Eby and Opposition BC United Leader Kevin Falcon are both looking over their shoulders at the political gains being made by the new kid on the b...
Dec 06, 2023
Residents remain on alert due to rock danger
The City of Penticton has rescinded a state of local emergency after a rock slide threat forced residents to leave their homes last month. But the city says an evacuation alert for 27 homes remains in...
Dec 06, 2023
Nine actions rolled-out to bolster health care resources
The province has plans for 2024 to increase the workforce in the health care sector by providing them with more supports. Health Minister Adrian Dix announced nine key actions to support patients and ...
Dec 05, 2023
Another delay for Big White’s opening
Big White has pushed back opening day once again - this time to Thursday, December 7. The slopes were set to welcome skiers today, but not enough snow fell over the weekend. The hill is in need of abo...
Dec 05, 2023
New location for health centre
The Rutland Health Centre (RHC) has reopened its doors at a new location. Services are now accessible at 285 Aurora Cres, Suite 102 in Kelowna. The former location closed in August after a fire that c...
Dec 04, 2023