Tag Archives: Business & Economy
College housing request could 'download' onto tax bill
A request to help fund the new student housing and childcare project at Okanagan College's Vernon campus, could force Coldstream homeowners to dig deeper to pay for it.Representatives of the college a...
Feb 27, 2023
New driving service ready to launch in Vernon
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Vernon had two driving services, but both Driving Hands and Bittermans Driving Service went out of business when restrictions hit bars, restaurants and events.Tommy Lan...
Feb 27, 2023
Purchase pending on final phase of Turtle Mountain
There is a deal pending for the final 17.3 acre parcel of the Turtle Mountain Development in Vernon.The property located at 5101 Turtle Pond Place, is zoned R2 Large Lot Residential, R5 Four-plex Hous...
Feb 24, 2023
Canco changing gas station landscape
North Okanagan motorists may have noticed a change at several area gas stations.Canco, a relatively new petroleum brand, has been replacing existing suppliers like Shell.The Okanagan Landing Shell sta...
Feb 23, 2023
Developers of Vernon project cautious as financing costs escalate
A chill has descended on the commercial real estate market, as higher carrying costs are seeing developers exercise prudence when it comes to buying property that may take years to develop."It is real...
Feb 21, 2023
Legacy Vernon dentist office polishes image
A long-standing Vernon dental practice has a new look and a new name following months of renovations.Dr. Dalen Quinton purchased an existing practice in the Sun Valley Centre in downtown Vernon 13 yea...
Feb 17, 2023
Westjet adds direct prairie flights from YLW
WestJet has announced plans for more direct flights this spring and summer to prairie destinations. Already serving Edmonton and Calgary non-atop, the national carrier plans to include Saskatoon, Regi...
Feb 13, 2023
Fun for all: Carnival concert, fireworks entertain crowds
All in all, it was a pretty fabulous Friday night in Vernon.On the final weekend of Vernon Winter Carnival, several thousand people were on hand for Carnival's Snowglobe concert featuring The Reklaws ...
Feb 11, 2023
Back in business: Big crowd on hand as Canadian Tire reopens
UPDATE: 8:30 amThe reopening of Canadian Tire in Vernon this morning drew a big response.More than 100 people lined up outside the front doors prior to the 8 a.m. opening after a nearly three month cl...
Feb 10, 2023
Gun bill changes would have shut down Vernon business
The owners of a Vernon business are relieved the federal government withdrew proposed changes to gun control regulations. "Bill C-21 would cause us to lose our entire firearms inventory, even though i...
Feb 09, 2023
