Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Greater Vernon preparing for drought, water restrictions to be increased 'as necessary'
Residents within the Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) are encouraged to conserve water as the region prepares for another hot and dry summer.Greater Vernon Water's latest water supply update...
May 17, 2024
District provides facts on tax impact of lakefront properties
The District of Coldstream has set the record straight about how much of the tax burden lakefront properties account for.District staff say at council's April 22, 2024 meeting, a member of the public ...
May 17, 2024
Okanagan MLA not seeking second term
Renee Merrifield's name will not be on the ballot for this fall's provincial election.The MLA for Kelowna Mission has announced she won't seek a second term for the BC United Party, saying she feels s...
May 16, 2024
Pulling the plug: Province makes it illegal to bring watercraft into B.C. without being drained
The B.C. government is taking steps to prevent invasive species from entering the province's waterways.Effective Friday, May 17, it will be illegal to transport watercraft across the borders and into ...
May 16, 2024
Free bike valet program expands
The City of Kelowna is ready to roll out its expanded Bike Valet program after a successful pilot last summer.From May 18 until Sept. 2, residents and visitors can park their bikes for free between th...
May 16, 2024
Caution encouraged for travelling over long weekend
Travellers are encouraged to be cautious behind the wheel over the Victoria Day long weekend. The Insurance Corporation of B.C. (ICBC) says many people will be hitting the road for their first road tr...
May 16, 2024
New mobile vendor site approved by district council
Coldstream may see more mobile vendors after council approved a new high-profile site for that commercial activity on College Way, across from the Greater Vernon Athletics Park.District staff say a ve...
May 16, 2024
Greater Vernon Chamber wins award for 'Work & Invest' campaign
A campaign aimed at attracting skilled workers and business-people to Vernon has landed the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce a provincial award.The British Columbia Economic Development Association ...
May 16, 2024
New labour deal for Coldstream workers, 15% raise over term
There is labour peace at the District of Coldstream.The municipality and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) have ratified a new three-year collective agreement that will be in effect from J...
May 15, 2024
First section of new rail trail given grand opening
A milestone has been celebrated for the North Okanagan Shuswap Rail Trail.A grand opening event was held May 10 to commemorate the completion of the Enderby-Splatsin pilot section of the trail at the ...
May 15, 2024
