The Transformative Power of JettyDek
Okanagan lakes are a showcase of gorgeous watercraft. Stroll past any marina, and it's impossible not to notice the rows of boats ideal for making the most of our beautiful lakes and famous sunshine. The elements, along with some good times and regular wear and tear, can leave a once-impressive boat looking less than i...
Jul 28, 2023
Royal Garden Restaurant teasing taste buds
Royal Garden Restaurant teasing taste buds Vernon's Royal Garden Restaurant believes the time has come to introduce more traditional Chinese dishes to its menu in response to a growing culinary demand for unique items. "Traditionally most restaurants' have served the Western Chinese food but every restaurant, in m...
Jul 07, 2023
Olympia Cycle and Ski
Since 1998, Olympia has been selling and servicing good times on bikes and skis. Summer is here at Olympia Cycle and Ski. That means busy times at the store as everyone enjoys longer days filled with great rides! Olympia was founded in 1998 by Peter Dory and purchased in March of 2020 by Brett Milner and Nick Brush. Br...
Jun 10, 2023
Windsor Plywood "The experts you need to know"
Vernon's Windsor Plywood has been a trusted source of advice and high quality building products for decades at 4317 - 31st Street. One of the first things you notice when entering the store is that you are promptly greeted by a staff member. Long-time customers consider many of the ten staff to be friends, in part beca...
Mar 14, 2023
Premium Black Garden Soil delivered right to your door
It is a sure sign of spring when the BigYellowBags of top grade black garden soil start showing up in Okanagan yards. BigYellowBag started in 1994 and has grown into a network of farms and soil delivery companies across North America. Enderby based Reimer's Farm Service and Landscape Supply added the BigYellowBag featu...
Mar 09, 2023
BOB Awards draw record numbers, winners announced
North Okanagan residents have shown their support for the BOB Awards in record numbers. Vernon Matters' 2023 edition of the awards was the biggest yet, with over 4,000 nominations and 200,000 votes. The third annual BOBs (Best of the Best), sponsored by Okanagan Restoration Services, featured about 200 different catego...
Dec 09, 2022
School District 22 wants to reward change makers
Making a difference every day A new scholarship is coming online in School District 22 (SD 22) in conjunction with Pattison Media. SD 22 is looking for a student who is making a difference, committed to social change and working hard to make their school, community and world a better place. "Our change makers Drea...
Nov 01, 2022
The current market means expertise matters more than ever
The headlines have been impossible to miss: Climbing interest rates and a volatile real estate market. "It's not the market, it's the marketing" is RE/MAX Vernon Salt Fowler's well-recognized slogan, and now it's starkly evident that the value to their clients goes far beyond the marketing. We caught up with ...
Aug 16, 2022
Warming Homes, Warming Hearts
Even a place with hot sunny summers still needs warmth in the winter. For 25 years, Applewood Heating and Air Conditioning has been providing heat for those in need. So when one of their furnace suppliers, Lennox, introduced the Feel the Love program in 2018, it was a perfect fit. How It Works Feel The Love gives neigh...
Jul 29, 2022
More Wins, Less Plastic
One of Vernon's newest success stories continues to shine. FILL- Vernon's Refill Store was voted Best Locally Owned Store in the 2022 Best of the Best (BOB) Awards. This follows FILL's BOB Award in 2021 for Best New Business, along with two Vernon Chamber of Commerce Awards and top place in Community Future's Enterpriz...
May 09, 2022