Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Two new restaurants and a car wash for 27th Street
An iconic B.C. burger brand is opening in Vernon. Triple O's, which is a cousin of White Spot Restaurants, plans to build a new restaurant at 3600 27th Street, beside the Co-op gas bar and convenience...
Feb 10, 2021
Vernon construction starts down in 2020
Building starts in Vernon dropped over 18 per cent last year from 2019 to $103.5 million.There were significant fluctuations in building permit activity during the early stages of the pandemic. From M...
Feb 08, 2021
Okanagan Basin Water Board seeks flood mapping funds
The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has submitted grant applications under the National Disaster Mitigation Program, funded by Emergency Management B.C. and Public Safety Canada for two projects wor...
Feb 06, 2021
Bars reminded to skip special events for Super Bowl Sunday
Before COVID-19 it was one of the biggest sporting events of the year and a huge boost to business for pubs and bars. Beyond the big game, there was the attraction of prizes, food and drink specials. ...
Feb 04, 2021
Rare $75K whiskey lot offered by liquor stores
Whisky collectors with deep pockets will be able to enter a draw starting on Friday for a chance to buy what B.C.Liquor Stores terms 'an exceptionally rare bottle.'The corporation says it has acquired...
Feb 04, 2021
Kin Beach milfoil problem still on the radar
The provincial government has received a new proposal to deal with a decline in habitat and water quality at Vernon's Kin Beach due to restrictions on milfoil rototilling. In 2010 the Rocky Mountain R...
Feb 04, 2021
Dine Around event returns with COVID-19 changes
This year's 'Dine Around Okanagan' will have some changes to accommodate public health order restrictions, like take-out and the foodie festival will run for a month instead of the normal two and half...
Feb 03, 2021
Arts council campaigning for a new centre in Enderby
Fundraising efforts are underway and grant applications to government are being explored as the Enderby and District Arts Council Society (EDAC) looks for a larger space. "We have the Courtyard Galler...
Feb 03, 2021
Trails could be the next big thing in local tourism
There is no question the Okanagan Rail Trail has been a big hit, and with a section through Indigenous land along Duck Lake still in limbo, the North Okanagan-Lake Country link has been a top destinat...
Jan 29, 2021
Homes and properties needed for local films
Have you ever wanted to be part of a movie? Even is you don't get a call back, your house might make it.The Okanagan Film Commission is looking for homes as the 2021 film and television production sch...
Jan 28, 2021
