Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Tax notices arriving, include 4.72% tax hike
Property owners in Kelowna will be getting their 2024 tax notices in the mail this week.This year's notice includes a tax increase of 4.72 per cent, which translates to an additional $9.33 a month, fo...
May 23, 2024
Cloudy, cool days didn't keep people away from 104th Falkland Stampede
The potential for rain and thunderstorms did not stop the crowds from flocking to Falkland for the 104th annual Stampede."We had a really successful stampede this year. Even with the not so great weat...
May 23, 2024
New City Hall opens, ribbon to be cut on new water plant
The new city hall building in West Kelowna has officially been opened.Members of city council cut the ribbon on the new facility at 3731 Old Okanagan Highway on Tuesday, May 21.The building also house...
May 22, 2024
Towne Theatre books music acts for summer, 'IF' draws big crowds for opening weekend
Some well-known bands have been booked to play at the newly renovated Towne Theatre in downtown Vernon this summer.The non-profit Okanagan Screen Arts Society, which operates the venue, is offering it...
May 22, 2024
Rebuilding efforts underway in area burned by Bush Creek wildfire
Properties in the Shuswap damaged or destroyed by the Bush Creek wildfire are being rebuilt.The Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) has issued building permits for 12 projects in the North Shusw...
May 21, 2024
More snow expected on mountain passes
Environment Canada is forecasting more snow in the local mountain passes.A special weather statement issued Tuesday forecasts snow on the Okanagan Connector, Coquihalla Highway, Allison Pass and Koote...
May 21, 2024
Affordable housing for Indigenous people opens in Vernon
An affordable housing project in Vernon has opened for Indigenous individuals, families and Elders.Phase 2 of the Thunderbird Manor has been completed. The five-storey building on 27th Avenue provides...
May 21, 2024
Okanagan Military Tattoo hosting Sounds of Celebration this weekend
The annual Okanagan Military Tattoo will be held a few months earlier than normal this year.The Tattoo Society's Sounds of Celebration will features nearly 400 performers on May 25 and 26 at Kal Tire ...
May 21, 2024
Vernon council seeking meetings with five ministers and premier at UBCM
Vernon city councillors attending the Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) convention this fall are planning to meet with several high-ranking provincial politicians.At its meeting May 13, mayor and co...
May 20, 2024
Tourism Vernon and city strengthening relations to better serve visitors
The City of Vernon and Tourism Vernon are working together with a goal of improving relationships between tourism staff and local attractions.As part of the annual Familiarization Tour Day, front-line...
May 17, 2024
