Tag Archives: Business & Economy
New home construction remains slow in Greater Vernon
April was another slow month for new housing construction in Greater Vernon.Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) reported just 13 housing starts in Vernon in April of 2024. While up from the...
May 15, 2024
Update: Coldstream decides which park needs irrigation upgrade
Coldstream council deferred the irrigation project in Sovereign Park by reallocating the funding for the project to the irrigation works for the sports fields in Coldstream Park. When the Sovereign ir...
May 15, 2024
Council votes to reduce construction noise on weekends
Kelowna council is moving forward with changes to address complaints about construction noise.After reviewing the options and looking at what other communities do, council decided to allow the noise d...
May 14, 2024
Towne Theatre gets major upgrade, ready to debut first-run movie for grand reopening
The curtain is about to go up on the next chapter for an iconic Vernon venue.The Towne Theatre on 30th Avenue holds its grand reopening event on Thursday, May 16, after a seven-week closure for a majo...
May 14, 2024
O'Keefe Ranch gets more financial aid from the City of Vernon
Vernon city council has decided to approve additional funding for operations at O'Keefe Ranch.The historic site had asked the city for $70,000 in funding, building on the $80,000 already approved by t...
May 13, 2024
Federal investment to help British Columbians switch to heat pumps
The Canadian government is propping up a program to help B.C. residents make the switch to heat pumps.Through Canada's Low Carbon Economy Fund and the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program, Ottawa is...
May 13, 2024
Federal funds likely to support local Community Futures operations
The federal government has provided financial aid to the Community Futures British Columbia, and the local branch is getting a portion of the funds.Through the Pacific Economic Development Agency of C...
May 13, 2024
O'Keefe Ranch looking for city support of summer operations
The O'Keefe Ranch and the Interior Heritage Society are asking for some financial aid from the City of Vernon.The Ranch has requested the city provide $70,000 in funding so it can fully run its operat...
May 13, 2024
Sage Dental Hygiene takes top prize at annual Enterprize Challenge
The 2024 Enterprize Challenge was held last night at the Vernon Performing Arts Center - a competition where entrepreneurs go through business planning and pitching to a team of judges.First place win...
May 10, 2024
Local workforce statistics improved in April
The local labour statistics saw some improvements monthly in April.Statistics Canada reported the unadjusted unemployment rate for the Thompson-Okanagan economic region, which includes Vernon, was 5.8...
May 10, 2024
