Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Big White Bike Park gears up for major summer expansion
Big White Bike Park is ramping up for one of its busiest build seasons yet, with nearly 10 per cent more terrain set to open this summer.The mountain's trail crew has been hard at work refreshing exis...
Jul 08, 2025
Applications open to lease space at ALC
The City of Vernon is looking to fill vendor space at the Active Living Centre.The city opened it's application process for qualified businesses and organizations in leasing commercial retail space wi...
Jul 04, 2025
FortisBC calls for new wind energy to boost power supply in Kelowna area
FortisBC is planning a new call for wind power projects later this year to help meet growing electricity demand in the Okanagan and surrounding areas.The utility said the focus will be on projects tha...
Jul 03, 2025
New UBCO study links credit card repayment struggles to education, age and income gaps
A new study from UBC Okanagan suggests that education, age, household composition and region all play a significant role in whether Canadians pay off their credit card balances or fall behind.The find...
Jul 02, 2025
Inspection timelines up to Splashdown operators, park partially reopening
The independent agency tasked with overseeing safety compliances said the delayed opening of Splashdown Vernon comes as several slides were not up to code.The local waterpark was scheduled to open for...
Jun 30, 2025
Kelowna boosts safety measures ahead of busy Canada Day celebrations
As one of the city's busiest summer events approaches, Kelowna's fire and protective services are urging residents and visitors to make safety a priority during Canada Day celebrations."Canada Day is ...
Jun 30, 2025
Interior Health CEO resigns as KGH pediatric unit remains closed
The president and CEO of Interior Health is stepping aside as the health authority continues to grapple with a pediatric care crisis at Kelowna General Hospital.Susan Brown will transition out of her ...
Jun 27, 2025
Vernon provides further clarity on fees and charges, ensures increases are not significant
The City of Vernon has reaffirmed its claim that it's not drastically increasing fees and charges for renting city-owned property.Mayor Victor Cumming, Chief Administrative Officer Peter Weeber, and C...
Jun 26, 2025
Tom Green to host Canadian Country Music Awards in Kelowna
Tom Green's Canadian comeback continues with plans to host this year's Canadian Country Music Awards.The Canadian Country Music Association says the comedian and actor will take the stage Sept. 13 in ...
Jun 26, 2025
Public concerns raised following release of Vernon's 2024 Annual Report
The City of Vernon released its 2024 Annual Report in early June, sparking some concerns and feedback from local residents.At the regular meeting Monday, June 23, Vernon City Council opened the floor ...
Jun 25, 2025
