Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Staff, program cuts at OK College, leadership questioned
Okanagan College is cutting more staff ahead of the fall semester due to a projected loss of 600-700 international students. It's a situation that has the faculty association questioning the leadershi...
Aug 20, 2025
West Kelowna MLA renews call for second bridge crossing
Growing traffic congestion in the Central Okanagan, specifically in West Kelowna is renewing calls for a second bridge over Okanagan Lake and long-promised upgrades to Highway 97.West Kelowna-Peachlan...
Aug 20, 2025
Vernon's summer tourism season has been busy so far
The City of Vernon has had a fairly successful summer tourism scene so far this year.Torrie Silverthorn, Manager of Tourism Vernon, provided Vernon Matters with some highlights of the season so far, s...
Aug 20, 2025
Kelowna Rockets host annual locker room sale
Kelowna Rockets fans will have a chance to pick up pre-owned team merchandise during the club's annual locker room sale.The sale takes place Wednesday, Aug. 20, from noon to 7 p.m. at Prospera Place. ...
Aug 19, 2025
Thompson-Okanagan population grows but more residents leave for other provinces
The Thompson-Okanagan added 9,241 residents in 2024, bringing the region's population to 666,712, according to BC Check-Up: Live, an annual report by the Chartered Professional Accountants of British ...
Aug 19, 2025
Air Canada cancels two flights at Kelowna Airport amid national flight attendant strike
Travellers at Kelowna International Airport are facing disruptions today as Air Canada cancels two flights to and from Toronto amid a national strike by the airline's flight attendants.The Canada Indu...
Aug 18, 2025
Construction set to begin on Mission Creek Greenway in Scenic Canyon
Trail users in Scenic Canyon will see construction crews in action along the Mission Creek Greenway starting Monday, Aug. 18.A streambank protection project will take place near the Hollywood Road Sou...
Aug 15, 2025
YLW and possible Air Canada labour action
Travellers flying Air Canada from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) could see delays and cancellations this weekend as a possible flight attendant strike approaches. The airline says a complete shut...
Aug 14, 2025
Stretch of Bernard Avenue closed for weekend Show N Shine
Two blocks of Bernard Avenue in downtown Kelowna will be closed to traffic this Saturday as the street is temporarily extended for a special event. The 400 and 500 blocks, stretching from Kerry Park t...
Aug 14, 2025
Development permits up in first half of 2025, but not expected to break annual records
The City of Vernon has seen some investments in new builds recently, though not as much as it has in past years.At the regular meeting Monday, August 11, Vernon city council received a building and de...
Aug 13, 2025
