Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Vernon clean energy pilot sees first homes retrofitted
Eleven Vernon homeowners are on their way to reducing carbon emissions by 85 to 100 per cent after being retrofitted with clean energy systems as part of a neighbourhood-scale pilot-believed to be the...
Jun 30, 2024
More flight cancellations due to strike: WestJet
A sudden strike by the WestJet mechanics union is forcing the airline to cancel more flights over the Canada Day long weekend, disrupting the plans of more than 49,000 travellers. The Calgary-based ai...
Jun 30, 2024
Six BCHL players chosen in 2024 NHL Draft
The 2024 NHL Entry Draft wrapped up on Saturday and six BCHL players heard their names called, including four that played in the 2023-24 season, as well as another two committed to play in the league ...
Jun 29, 2024
KF Aerospace founder named to Order of Canada
The founder and chairman of KF Aerospace has been named to the Order of Canada. Kelowna businessman and philanthropist Barry LaPointe started the company as Kelowna Flightcraft more than 50 years ago....
Jun 28, 2024
Former Tobiano developer named new BC United candidate for Cariboo-Chilcotin
The former developer of Tobiano is BC United's new nominee for the Cariboo-Chilcotin riding ahead of the 2024 B.C. general election. Mike Grenier, the current Thompson-Nicola Regional District directo...
Jun 28, 2024
Fireworks and other events for Canada Day weekend in Kelowna, RCMP adding extra officers
It's expected to be a busy Canada long weekend in Kelowna, and RCMP say they are prepared for the influx of visitors.Mounties say the public will see an increased front-line police presence with addit...
Jun 28, 2024
Project could slow traffic on Kal Lake Road
Planned work to Kalamalka Lake Road in Vernon next week could result in traffic disruptions.City crews will be installing water, sanitary and storm service lines on a section of the road between 19th ...
Jun 28, 2024
Lots to see and do for Vernon's Canada Day including new drone show
Canada's 157th birthday will be celebrated in Vernon with a whole day of activities in Polson Park.Events will begin at 10 a.m. with a kids skate competition, followed by live performances starting at...
Jun 28, 2024
Funtastic ready to swing into action
The event that got its start 39 years ago in Vernon takes over the Department of National Defence (DND) fields for the Canada Day long weekend.The Funtastic Slo-Pitch and A&W Music Festival starts...
Jun 28, 2024
Rebates available for rooftop solar and battery-storage systems
B.C. residents looking to generate their own electricity will be able to access some financial aid.B.C. Hydro will be providing its first ever rebates for the installation of rooftop solar and battery...
Jun 27, 2024
