Tag Archives: Business & Economy

New single family homes and duplexes could start construction on the east slope of Middleton Mountain in Coldstream this fall.Avillia Developments reports installation of underground infrastructure (e...

The Finning Cat dealership on Kalamalka Lake Road in Vernon is set to close with operations being consolidated to Kelowna.The move to centralize has provided an opportunity for Western Equipment on Mi...

The B.C. Interior's largest agricultural fair is ready for visitors when the gates open on Wednesday morning for the 121st edition of the Interior Provincial Exhibition (IPE).The theme for the five-da...

The new Cactus Club Cafe in Vernon is still months from opening, but the company gave a sneak peak of the facility on Thursday.Dozens of trades people were busy with tiling, building seating, installi...

The village of Lumby is going to direct some of the $700,000 it received in COVID-19 recovery funds toward making the village office more functional.Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) se...

Choices for gym users, or people planning to get in shape in Vernon, just became a lot simpler. World Health and Fitness, which already operates two gyms in Vernon, has now purchased Fitness West. The...

For anyone trying to hire and retain employees, the results of a Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce (GVCC) survey are no surprise. The number one issue on the minds of 600 local business leaders is th...

The battle continues in the labour market for employees, especially in the key hospitality sector.Vernon's largest restaurant group, Pretium, has been experiencing some success in attracting workers.P...

There is a heightened level of interest locally in this evening's "The Amazing Race Canada" as the popular show touches down in Vernon.The episode will air tonight at 9 p.m. on CTV, and will also be a...

The general manager of the Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre (SLNC) has been nominated for a spot on the region's largest tourism entity. Troy Hudson will stand for a board position on the Thompson Okanaga...