Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Council may discuss using legacy funds to help downtown restaurants
Vernon City Council is debating today (April 20) what to do with $13 million dollars in funds gifted to the city by Fortis B.C. Coun. Dalvir Nahal told Vernon Matters there could be discussion about u...
Apr 20, 2021
Quesnel sawmill purchased, set to re-open and employ around 90
QUESNEL -A crucial player in Quesnel's economy is set to re-open.Kandola Forest Products (KCU) announced it purchased the specialty sawmill in Quesnel, formerly known at C&C Wood Products. KCU sai...
Apr 18, 2021
Business group says cannabis licence fees are too high
The Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce says exorbitant business licence fees charged to local cannabis shops should fall in line with those of other retail businesses. The annual licence fee for the s...
Apr 16, 2021
Enthusiastic return for outdoor Vernon Farmers Market
Following a long, tough winter, especially for craft exhibitors, it was sunshine and happiness as the Vernon Farmers Market returned to the parking lot of Kal Tire Place North. (Vernon Matters/YouTube...
Apr 15, 2021
Downtown Vernon Association budget approved
The Downtown Vernon Association (DVA) will have over $485,000 to promote the city core in 2021.The total budget is $485,319, with staff and office expenses being the lion's share at $318,920.The assoc...
Apr 14, 2021
Lobby effort leverages additional COVID-19 restart funds
The North Okanagan Regional District (RDNO) is in line for an additional $319,000 in provincial funding under the COVID-19 Safe Restart grant program for electoral areas, in addition to the $462,000 a...
Apr 13, 2021
Bars and restaurants innovating to deal with dine-in closure
There are tables in parking lots, on sidewalks and all kinds of various scenarios to comply with B.C.'s public health orders banning indoor dining until at least April 19. Businesses with patios have ...
Apr 09, 2021
Shuswap MLA questions timing of public health orders
Shuswap MLA Greg Kyllo told a Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce town hall session he understands the frustration of business owners in the region when it comes to abrupt changes to public health orde...
Apr 07, 2021
Pandemic continues to drive a wild real estate market
Residential real estate sales across the region from Revelstoke to Eastgate Manning Park and into the South Peace River region are still seeing the effects of the pandemic, according to the latest num...
Apr 06, 2021
Agents needed for 'Mission Possible'
The Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce has come up with a fun way to support local businesses and perhaps land you a staycation.Between April 5 and May 2, Greater Vernon residents are being asked to a...
Apr 02, 2021
