The Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) seeks to borrow a further $2.5 million for the remaining construction costs for the Okanagan Regional Library (ORL) branch at the new West Kelowna City Hall building.So far, $8 million has already been borrowed for the facility.Using the Alternative Approval Process, 10 ...

The distillery that operates in Vernon and Kelowna took home a prestigious awards from an international competition.Okanagan Spirits Craft Distillery participated in the 2025 World Spirits Awards in Germany, where the local distillery earned 11 gold and five silver medals, as well as the titles of "Worldwide Whisk...

CALGARY - The Western Hockey League has awarded an expansion franchise to Penticton, B.C. for the 2025-26 season. The WHL made the announcement Monday, in addition to initiating a franchise application process for Chilliwack, B.C., to begin play in the 2026-27 campaign. The expansion increases the number of teams in th...

The Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) seeks to borrow a further $2.5 million for the remaining construction costs for the Okanagan Regional Library (ORL) branch at the new West Kelowna City Hall building.So far, $8 million has already been borrowed for the facility.Using the Alternative Approval Process, 10 ...

CALGARY - The Western Hockey League has awarded an expansion franchise to Penticton, B.C. for the 2025-26 season. The WHL made the announcement Monday, in addition to initiating a franchise application process for Chilliwack, B.C., to begin play in the 2026-27 campaign. The expansion increases the number of teams in th...

Police closed off a major road for about half an hour as they searched a property in downtown Kelowna Thursday.Kelowna RCMP confirmed with Vernon Matters that local offices along with members of the Southeast District Emergency Response Team executed a search warrant a residence in the 700 block of Harvey Ave. at aroun...

Tile is a popular choice for basements-and for good reason. It's durable and easy to maintain. Plus, modern tile designs can mimic the look of high-end flooring like natural stone at a fraction of the cost. Whether your basement is a functional workspace, an entertainment area, or extra living space, tile offers both s...

Struggling with your progressives? You're not alone. It's not an uncommon experience among progressive lens wearers. Thankfully, a new technology is transforming the experience, and IRIS Optometry & Opticians in Vernon is the first clinic in Canada that has it. Traditional progressive lenses were designed to replac...

Durability is one of the top benefits of choosing tile. It's also resistant to water damage and mold growth. These are all reasons that tile can be a great choice for a basement. So if a homeowner starts seeing cracked tile in their basement, they're likely to question the durability. We ran this issue past Dennis from...

SEATTLE - The operator of a ferry service between Vancouver Island and Washington state says it's sorry for "unintentionally" raising the Canadian flag upside down as it entered Victoria harbour on Sunday. The Black Ball Ferry Line, which runs a ferry between Victoria and Port Angeles, Wash., says raising the...

VANCOUVER - Organizers of the Vancouver International Auto Show say the event broke attendance records after it attracted international headlines for banning Tesla on safety grounds. Supporters of the electric car company and CEO Elon Musk had called for a boycott of the show, but organizers say it instead set a new fi...

COQUITLAM, B.C. - An atmospheric river weather system drenched parts of southern British Columbia over the weekend, dumping more than 100 millimetres of rain in some locations and setting off a landslide. Environment Canada says the highest water mark was 130 millimetres over 48 hours at the Cape Beale Lighthouse on Va...

SEATTLE - The operator of a ferry service between Vancouver Island and Washington state says it's sorry for "unintentionally" raising the Canadian flag upside down as it entered Victoria harbour on Sunday. The Black Ball Ferry Line, which runs a ferry between Victoria and Port Angeles, Wash., says raising the...

VANCOUVER - Organizers of the Vancouver International Auto Show say the event broke attendance records after it attracted international headlines for banning Tesla on safety grounds. Supporters of the electric car company and CEO Elon Musk had called for a boycott of the show, but organizers say it instead set a new fi...

ST. JOHN'S - More than half of Canada's provincial and territorial governments buy critical internet and emergency communications services from Starlink - a satellite constellation owned by billionaire Elon Musk. And with Musk now acting as a top adviser to a U.S. president who has repeatedly threatened to annex Canada...

Deanna Stellato-Dudek tackles each year like a new mountain to climb. This season, the path to the top has been a rocky road for her and partner Maxime Deschamps. "A lot of treacherous obstacles in our way that we were not expecting," Stellato-Dudek said. Canada's top figure skating pair has yet to reach the ...

TORONTO - Toronto FC has signed 15-year-old Jamaican forward Jahmarie Nolan to its reserve team. At 15 years, four months and 14 days, the Jamaican youth international is the youngest player to sign an MLS Next Pro contract in Toronto FC II history. "Jahmarie is an exciting young talent that we're thrilled to welc...

WINNIPEG - Manitoba's Opposition Progressive Conservatives are calling for an investigation after Premier Wab Kinew accepted private travel with Winnipeg's professional football team to go to two Grey Cup games. The Tory caucus has asked the ethics commissioner to investigate the trips, saying accepting flights through...