Tag Archives: Business & Economy
UPDATE: Petition to close 30th Avenue quickly gains traction
UPDATE: A change.org petition started earlier this week in support of closing two blocks of 30th Avenue, for use by restaurants for patio space, has surpassed a goal of 500 signatures. The petitioner ...
Apr 28, 2021
Vernon visitor information centre permanently closes
Vernon's former visitor information centre may be repurposed as a level three emergency operations centre.Vernon Fire Rescue Services has been using part of the building on 39th Avenue as a temporary ...
Apr 28, 2021
O'Keefe Historic Ranch moves closer to glamping
Vernon is supporting an application from O'Keefe Historic Ranch, through the Township of Spallumcheen, for a Community Economic Recovery Infrastructure Program (CERIP) grant to bring glamorous camping...
Apr 27, 2021
Water protection and wood for small producers sought
A call for input into the Okanagan timber supply review has brought up a number of issues that North Okanagan politicians want attention on from the provincial government.A review of the timber supply...
Apr 24, 2021
UPDATE: Less pain at the pump for Vernon motorists
UPDATE As of Friday evening, the low prices at several stations had come to an end in Vernon. Those outlets, like Super Save, Esso and Chevron, were reporting $1.29.9 a litre, and others were at $1.39...
Apr 23, 2021
Tolko responds to watershed logging concerns
Vernon-based Tolko Industries has told Vernon Matters that the company is still in discussion with the Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) over a controversial logging plan.Regional district di...
Apr 23, 2021
Armstrong youngsters help out a local business
It is well known that the restaurant business has had a tough go during the COVID-19 pandemic with some help coming from government and some coming from loyal customers.In Armstrong, help has come to ...
Apr 23, 2021
Conditions laid out for new campground on Swan Lake
The Regional District of North Okanagan has passed first reading to rezone an acreage on Swan Lake at 7850 Redwing Road in Electoral Area "B" from the Country Residential zone to the Recreation Commer...
Apr 23, 2021
Last ditch attempt to stop logging in local watershed
North Okanagan politicians are demanding the provincial government take immediate action to stop Tolko Industries from logging a timber block just 500 metres from the Duteau Creek water intake above t...
Apr 22, 2021
Downtown street closures eyed for expanded dining
Vernon council is asking for a staff report for the April 26 council meeting, on the impact of closing parts of 30th Avenue downtown to allow for the expansion of outdoor dining from May 13 to Sept. 6...
Apr 21, 2021
