Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Study finds abandoned oil and gas wells place unfair burden on landowners, taxpayers
CALGARY - A report from the University of Calgary says the costs of Alberta's growing stock of abandoned and inactive oil and gas wells are falling unfairly on landowners and taxpayers. Braeden Larson...
May 20, 2021
Lumber theft a problem in some areas but not North Okanagan
Several police agencies across Canada have issued warnings about building materials theft, but local contractors are keeping things locked up. The Vancouver Police Department (VPD) issued a media rele...
May 19, 2021
$50 million for tourist attractions and tour bus companies
The province is now accepting applications from major tourism attractions and tour bus companies for a share of $50 million dollars in grants, which will not have to be paid back. The funding was prev...
May 18, 2021
Shuswap Shark Shack sets 'sale'
One of the more unique businesses in the Shuswap -- a floating restaurant, bar and store -- is up for sale with a list price of $749,900.The Shuswap Shark Shack is a three-barge arrangement, joined en...
May 14, 2021
Mobile food vendor fees vary widely in Okanagan
Operating a food truck or trailer in different communities in the Okanagan Valley, as many operators do, carries a vastly different fee structure.Coldstream Council has called a special meeting for Mo...
May 14, 2021
Vernon regional transit heavily subsidized by taxpayers
Coldstream council has approved to 2021-22 operating agreement with BC Transit for bus service, and the lions share of the cost continues to be borne by local and provincial taxpayers.For every dollar...
May 13, 2021
Original Joe's takes over Polson Mall parking for patio
There are a few less parking spaces at the Polson Mall after Original Joe's restaurant added additional patio space.The eatery already has a patio, but with limits on the number of people per table an...
May 12, 2021
Coldstream deals with construction noise complaints
The sound of heavy equipment, saws and nail guns is back for the season, and so are the complaints about contractors working when prohibited.Coldstream Chief Administrative Officer Trevor Seibel made ...
May 12, 2021
Vernon building boom hammers on in 2021
The building boom that started in 2020 in Vernon hasn't skipped a beat in 2021 with activity running well above the five year average for a first quarterBuilding permits total value for the first thre...
May 12, 2021
Okanagan Lake access hits insurance snag
Vernon council has deferred a decision on prioritizing several Okanagan Lake access points, pending liability insurance clarification from the Municipal Insurance Authority (MIA).Council members had b...
May 11, 2021
