Tag Archives: Business & Economy

The Splatsin First Nation has hired a new chief administrative officer and the hiring committee didn't have to look to far away.Neil Webb joined the City of Armstrong in January as operations manager,...

Renovations are nearing completion at what will be the 29th Cactus Club Cafe in Western Canada. The B.C.-based restaurant chain is converting the former Temptasian Restaurant property on Anderson Way ...

It has been a wild two-year ride for Helmut West Jr. and his team at Vernon Sausage Company. They are navigating all kinds of challenges in constructing a 25,000 square foot facility on Waddington Dri...

In a market that is crowded with competitors, one franchise is starting to cut a swath through the hair- cutting business. U.S.-founded Sports Clips Haircuts now has nearly 1,600 American franchises a...

The 2022 Okanagan Military Tattoo (OMT) drew about 2,500 spectators over two shows on the weekend at Kal Tire Place. After a two-year COVID hiatus, the audience was treated to a world-class show inclu...

One of the North Okanagan's largest cycle shops will have new digs in 2023.Sun Country Cycle has announced it will be moving from the store at 102-1340 Kalamalka Lake Road, upon completion of a purpos...

The B.C. Children's Hospital Dream Lottery will feature a Vernon property and a builder, that has worked on several local projects.One of the eight prizes up for grabs is a three bedroom, two and a ha...

Like just about every other industry, Okanagan orchardists are having difficulty getting workers, and the shortage will become acute during harvest periods.In the last two harvest seasons, some farmer...

Kiki the Eco Elf isn't just a lot of fun - she thinks on her feet as well. Kiki was booked for this weekend's on again-off again Vernon Ribfest, and next weekend for a festival being put on by Swan La...

Statistics Canada reports employment rates rose both locally and provincially in June, but fell nationally, marking the first decline since January.The unadjusted labour force statistics for the Thomp...