Tag Archives: Business & Economy

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Critics of Canada's most controversial cross-border pipeline projects aren't taking their demise for granted under president-elect Joe Biden. A new report from the U.S.-based Rainfo...

It was a bluebird day with near spring like conditions for opening day at Silver Star Mountain Resort, as season pass holders got their first taste of boarding and skiing. Those on mountain were all s...

Update: Vernon City council has adopted its 2021 budget after cutting the original 4.47 per cent increase in half. Councillor Akbal Mund made two motions at the resumption of budget discussions Tuesda...

Black Friday, the one-day shopping bonanza known for its big bargains and large crowds, has arrived. While rising COVID-19 cases and weeks of staggered deals have muted the usual fanfare of the shoppi...

As the second wave of COVID-19 starts to make shoppers more wary of large crowded stores, Vernon's Wal-Mart is taking steps to expand its parking spots designated for online shopping pick-up.The mega ...

A city of Vernon technology upgrade is coming at just the right time for many local non-profit organizations. The city's information services has 40 computer towers that have "aged-out" and will be do...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Canada's ambassador to the United States says the Keystone XL pipeline project has evolved since John Kerry nixed it in 2015.  President-elect Joe Biden has named Kerry, former...

OTTAWA - The Canada Energy Regulator says reaching net-zero emissions over the next 30 years will to require a much more aggressive transition away from oil and gas.The annual Energy Futures report re...

Vernon council is moving to make it easier for residents to safely shop in the downtown by designating several pick-up locations for phone and online order pick-up from restaurants and retailers.Small...

Tolko Industries (U.S.) Ltd. and Jasper Lumber Company have to announced a 50-50 joint-venture partnership in an existing sawmill, shavings business, whole log chipper, and trucking operations in Jasp...