Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Climate change could impact Okanagan real estate
A new report suggests the increase in major natural disasters will have an impact on where Canadians want to call home in the next five years.Okanagan rivers, lakes and forests have been considered as...
Jul 07, 2022
Weather extremes challenging for orchardists
Weather events continue to challenge orchardists in the Okanagan; from last summer's heat dome, an unusual cold snap this winter, and a very wet spring. All events have impacted this years cherry harv...
Jul 07, 2022
Tolko invests $150 million in Mississippi mill
Vernon's Tolko Industries has announced a $150 million U.S. expansion of the mill in Ackerman, Mississippi, which is a joint venture with Southeastern Timber Products.The investment is the next step i...
Jul 06, 2022
Developer leaving 'big city atmosphere' to focus on new project in Lumby
A long-time Kelowna developer looking for a quieter lifestyle in Lumby, is waiting for final approval to construct a $9-million residential/retail complex in the village. The nearly two-acre property ...
Jul 06, 2022
Lifeguard shortage not impacting local pools
A national shortage of lifeguards isn't limiting Greater Vernon Parks and Recreation programs, as it has in many cities across the country.There are pages of job postings on employment sites for lifeg...
Jul 04, 2022
Food bank slammed by inflation spike
The sharp increase in the cost of food and fuel is having a dramatic impact on the Vernon Salvation Army House of Hope Food Bank.The rate of inflation in British Columbia in May hit a 40-year high of ...
Jun 30, 2022
'The next big boom in Vernon': business park starts phase 2
Construction is underway on phase 2 of an industrial park along Silver Star Road in Vernon. The nine acre parcel is being built out in three phases with phase 1 now fully leased. It is one of the few ...
Jun 29, 2022
Vernon Ribfest officially doused
There was lots of smoke, but ultimately no fire in an attempt to bring back Vernon Ribfest. The event planned for July 8-10 at the Vernon Rec Centre complex is officially cancelled, following a societ...
Jun 28, 2022
Vernon's newest hotel open for business
Best Western Premier Route 97 Vernon on Anderson Way opened for business on Wednesday and reservations are already flowing in ahead of the Canada Day week-end and Funtastic Festival. This is the secon...
Jun 24, 2022
Provincial grants to increase opportunities for Indigenous people in the forestry sector
Two new provincial grants will provide Indigenous people in B.C. with more opportunities to learn, train and develop in-demand skills needed for the forestry sector.The B.C. Government is giving fundi...
Jun 23, 2022
