Tag Archives: Business & Economy

The North Okanagan saw a big jump in real estate listings in May, along with a slight increase in sales.The Association of Interior Realtors (AIR) says there were 183 residential units sold during the...

Prospera Place in Kelowna will host a watch party on Saturday (June 8) for game one of the Stanley Cup Final between the Oilers and Panthers.GSL Group, which runs the facility, says the game will be s...

The provincial government has hired an advisor to oversee complex care for treating people with drug addictions.Dr. Daniel Vigo is B.C.'s new chief scientific advisor for psychiatry, toxic drugs and c...

The Vernon Tennis Association (VTA) says its first ever open tennis tournament was a smashing success.It featured more than 50 teams competing in eight different categories at the Marshall Fields cour...

One of Vernon's best known agri-tourism businesses is passing on some of its best recipes.The Davison Orchards Cookbook will be on store shelves soon, and features favourite recipes from the farm and ...

A company that compares insurance policies from different providers has ranked two local cities as being among the most at risk of wildfires this summer.MyChoice released its list of Top 20 Canadian C...

A Vernon lawyer has been given a five month suspension by the Law Society of British Columbia after admitting to professional misconduct.The society said the suspension to M. Shane Dugas started on Ju...

The local branch of a charity that builds homes for people in need is hoping its annual 50/50 fundraiser will reach a record high.Habitat for Humanity Okanagan said its 50/50 lottery climbed by $12,00...

People can now apply for tax exemptions for select properties within Vernon's city limits.The city open the application process for the 2025 Permissive Tax Exemptions Monday, June 3.The program provid...

Mountain bikers will get an extra weekend to hit the jumps and trails this year.SivlerStar Mountain Resort has announced it will open its Bike Park for a bonus weekend on June 15 and 16, with the Come...