Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Vernon's finance manager wraps up career with city
The City of Vernon's chief financial officer is retiring.Debra Law's last day with the city is Friday, June 14, wrapping up nearly a decade and a half of work for the municipality."I've expressed this...
Jun 14, 2024
Economic impact study launched for Okanagan tech sector
Tech companies in the Okanagan are being asked to take part in new study looking into their industry.Accelerate Okanagan (AO) is spearheading an economic impact study of the sector. The study will mea...
Jun 13, 2024
Provincial funds support school expansion projects
Two school projects in West Kelowna and one in Kelowna that aim to increase capacity are receiving support through provincial investments.The B.C. government is providing a combined $162-million for t...
Jun 13, 2024
Rockets look to host Memorial Cup in 2026
The Kelowna Rockets will make a bid to host the Memorial Cup in 2026."We are very excited to submit the Kelowna Rockets organization as a host for the 2026 Memorial Cup, along with the tremendous supp...
Jun 13, 2024
Two-day-a week watering set to begin
Tighter watering restrictions take effect this weekend in the Regional District of Central Okanagan. Effective Sunday, June 16, Stage 2 restrictions will be in place for all RDCO water systems which i...
Jun 13, 2024
Resident proposes 'creative' changes to Kal Beach
A resident of Coldstream has presented his vision for improvements to Kal Beach and the North Kalamalka area to the district's council.John Myhill, who has lived near Kal Beach for almost 30 years, pr...
Jun 13, 2024
Rain, cooler weather keeping wildfire numbers low
It's been a slower start to B.C.'s wildfire season compared to last year. Matt MacDonald, lead forecaster with the BC Wildfire Service, told a provincial news conference Wednesday about 300,000 hectar...
Jun 12, 2024
Annual report shows Vernon's financial results, capital projects, and more from 2023
The City of Vernon has made its draft 2023 Annual Report available to the public.The 114 page document, prepared in accordance with of the Community Charter, outlines the city's taxes, revenues, expen...
Jun 12, 2024
Vernon's infrastructure costs decline slightly
The costs of materials to repair and replace critical infrastructure in Vernon have declined.A report to Vernon city council Monday, June 10, stated the costs decreased by 0.6 per cent from 2023 to 20...
Jun 11, 2024
City gets hundreds of responses to OCP and transportation plan survey
Hundreds of people have had their say on the City of Vernon's Official Community Plan and Transportation Master Plan joint review.The city launched a survey to get feedback on the two key plans, and h...
Jun 11, 2024
