Tag Archives: Business & Economy
$7.8M project brings new roundabout to Mission
Another roundabout project is complete in Kelowna.The City said the one at Chute Lake Road marks a significant milestone in Kelowna's commitment to building a connected and growth-ready city. It's par...
Oct 14, 2025
Local leaders, partners, taking to the streets for annual Business Walks
Elected officials and community partners will be checking in with local business owners and managers as part of the annual Business Walks.On Wednesday, Oct. 15, civic leaders and representatives from ...
Oct 12, 2025
Regional unemployment rose in September
The economic region that includes Vernon saw the unemployment rate increase last month.Statistics Canada said in the monthly Labour Force Survey report that the Thompson-Okanagan's unadjusted unemploy...
Oct 10, 2025
Young entrepreneurs shone at inaugural Coldstream Youth Business Fair
The first ever Coldstream Youth Business Fair was a success.Organizers of the event said there were 22 youth-led business stalls set up at the Coldstream Station Sunday, Oct. 2, where local youth offe...
Oct 08, 2025
Local Job-A-Palooza hailed as a success
Organizers of Vernon's annual job fair say the most recent event was very well received.WorkBC's Vernon branch said the Job-A-Palooza, held at the Vernon Prestige Lodge on October 2, saw 30 local empl...
Oct 08, 2025
West Kelowna updates residents on Rose Valley water operations
The City of West Kelowna is updating residents on water operations in the Rose Valley Water Service Area for summer 2025. A press release issued Wednesday says rising temperatures at Rose Valley Reser...
Oct 08, 2025
Criminal withdrawal: Thieves hit Peachland ATM
A gaping hole was left in the wall of the VantageOne Credit Union in Peachland early Wednesday morning.West Kelowna RCMP said suspects used heavy machinery and a pick-up truck to try to steal the driv...
Oct 08, 2025
Wetsch named captain as Rockets announce leadership group
The Kelowna Rockets have announced forward Carson Wetsch as the 30th captain in franchise history.The 19-year-old joined the Rockets this offseason after being acquired from the Calgary Hitmen during ...
Oct 07, 2025
New high-rise rental-only tower in Capri-Landmark area moves forward
Kelowna city council has approved a rezoning for a property at 1200 Pacific Avenue, clearing the way for a new rental-only apartment building. The change shifts the zoning from a general urban centre ...
Oct 07, 2025
Boucherie Road to close Wednesday evening for seasonal maintenance
Boucherie Road will be closed Wednesday evening for seasonal maintenance, impacting motorists, cyclists and pedestrians.The full closure will be in effect from 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. between Hayman and ...
Oct 06, 2025
