Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Vernon Winter Carnival has new person in charge & new theme for 2025
The Vernon Winter Carnival has been busy making plans for its 2025 celebration.The non-profit society has named Lisa Fenyedi as its new executive director."Lisa Fenyedi is no stranger to the society, ...
Jul 04, 2024
Expect less Okanagan fruit for sale this summer - and higher prices
You won't see any peaches, apricots or nectarines from the Okanagan on store shelves this summer, but growers in Washington state will pick up some of that market.Some cherries from the valley will be...
Jul 04, 2024
Public input sought for Manhattan Point Park
The City of Kelowna is asking the public to provide input to shape the future of Manhattan Point Park.Work is underway to design the park, located on Okanagan Lake off Manhattan Drive, and the public ...
Jul 03, 2024
FortisBC to implement energy-based rates at EV chargers
A key utility provider in B.C. will be changing how it charges customers to power up their electric vehicles.FortisBC was granted approval from the B.C. Utilities Commission (BCUC) to use an energy-ba...
Jul 03, 2024
Conservative Party of B.C. raises record amount
The Conservative Party of B.C. is reporting its best fundraising quarter in it's history.The right-wing party led by John Rustad, said it raised $1.1 million in donations in the second quarter of 2024...
Jul 03, 2024
Downtown Sounds returns for summer concerts
A popular summer event in Vernon is making its return this month.Downtown Sounds will be held on Thursday evenings in July and August."Your favourite FREE summer concert series is moving back to Civic...
Jul 03, 2024
Local realtor hits the mark, inducted into Canadian Trapshooting Hall of Fame
A Vernon realtor is not just hitting targets in her professional career.Lisa Salt -- who runs the real estate firm Re/Max Vernon Salt-Fowler with her husband Gord Fowler -- has been inducted into the ...
Jul 02, 2024
Two-day detour on Vernon road
A temporary detour will be in effect on part of Silver Star Road in Vernon this week.It's to allow crews to complete shouldering construction along the roadway.Starting on Wednesday morning, July 3, S...
Jul 02, 2024
Vancouver Canucks' free agency haul highlighted by winger Jake DeBrusk
Jake DeBrusk won't have any trouble finding roommates when he moves for the first time in his NHL career. After all, two of his former teammates are looking for new digs, too.DeBrusk was the Vancouver...
Jul 01, 2024
Deal reached in WestJet mechanics' strike, but travel disruptions still expected
WestJet has reached a deal with its mechanics to end a strike that had disrupted the travel plans of tens of thousands of travellers over the Canada Day long weekend.In a news release on its website, ...
Jul 01, 2024
