Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Plan your commute in Kelowna as school season begins
With students heading back to class, Kelowna officials are urging residents to plan ahead, stay alert and exercise caution near construction zones.Construction projects across the city, including road...
Aug 28, 2025
Ground broken for new Greater Vernon Cultural Centre
Construction of the new arts and culture centre in Vernon officially kicked off Tuesday.A ground breaking ceremony was held for the Greater Vernon Cultural Centre (GVCC) at its future site, located at...
Aug 26, 2025
Kelowna rockets announce tickets for preseason and home opener
The Kelowna Rockets have put tickets on sale for their 2025-26 preseason games and home opener at Prospera Place.The team will host two preseason home games, starting with a matchup against the Pentic...
Aug 25, 2025
Cultural Centre work to begin Tuesday
The first stages of building the new museum and cultural hub in Vernon will begin Tuesday.The City of Vernon says construction of the Greater Vernon Cultural Centre, led by the Regional District of No...
Aug 22, 2025
B.C. housing outlook: Sales to rise in 2026
A new report from the B.C. Real Estate Association predicts provincial home sales could rise in 2026. Prices are expected to stabilize and grow one to two percent. Sales are forecast to fall 2.2 perce...
Aug 22, 2025
West Kelowna improving management of big city projects
West Kelowna is looking at ways to improve how it handles big city projects.Ideas for the Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant, City Hall/Library, and Operations Centre will be shared at Monday's Council...
Aug 22, 2025
Kelowna staff against joining proposed regional transportation service
Kelowna city staff are advising council not to participate in a new Regional Transportation Service proposed by the Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO). The report, scheduled for council revi...
Aug 22, 2025
B.C. small business confidence hits new low, MLA warns
Confidence among B.C. small business owners has "cratered," says Kelowna-Mission MLA Gavin Dew, Official Opposition Critic for Jobs, Economic Development, and Innovation.In a media release on the Augu...
Aug 21, 2025
Study shows possibility for 1,200 new multi-unit homes in Lake Country
The District of Lake Country has changed its zoning that could see hundreds more housing options come online, but hasn't been implemented as of yet.A report on small-scale housing found that there wer...
Aug 21, 2025
Vernon housing target set at over 1,800
The City of Vernon will be tasked with building hundreds of new homes in the near future.In May, the province announced that housing targets would be set for a number of municipalities, including Vern...
Aug 21, 2025
