Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Committee of the Whole asks Kamloops mayor to resign
Kamloops council's Committee of the Whole has voted to ask Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson to resign.The vote came shortly after the provincially-appointed municipal adviser to Kamloops council delivered his...
May 07, 2024
Public drug use is once again illegal in B.C.
Public drug use is once again illegal in British Columbia. Health Canada approved the B.C. government's request to once again make it illegal to use illicit substances in public spaces "Addiction is a...
May 07, 2024
Photos of Vernon theft suspect released
RCMP hope the public can help identify a suspect in a Vernon theft investigation.Police say on Monday, April 29, 2024 around 4 p.m., a man entered a business in the 5500-block of Anderson Way (believe...
May 07, 2024
Survey generating 'tremendous' interest in former school site
School District 22 says it has received a big early response to a survey on the future of a former elementary school site in Lumby.The Vernon District issued a survey on May 2 asking 'Do you support t...
May 06, 2024
Snow flurries may fall over Coquihalla, Highway 3
Some area highways may see some light snowfall on Monday.Environment Canada issued special weather statements for the Coquihalla and Highway 3 on May 6, stating there was a potential for flurries over...
May 06, 2024
Vernon prepares for transition to streamlined development processes
The City of Vernon is getting prepared for the start of new provincial housing legislation that will streamline the process for development applications.Starting June 30, 2024, the city will be transi...
May 06, 2024
London Drugs reopens over 30 stores including Vernon & Kelowna
London Drugs is gradually re-opening core services in stores across Western Canada, as it recovers from a cybersecurity incident one week ago.The B.C.-based company has reopened 25 of its stores in Br...
May 05, 2024
Get rid of your old tires: Tire collection events coming to Kelowna & Vernon
If you have old or unused tires around your yard, here is the chance to dispose of them responsibly.Tire Stewardship BC (TSBC) is hosting tire collection events in Kelowna and Vernon in the coming wee...
May 05, 2024
Housing prices declining in North Okanagan
People looking to enter the housing market are seeing some positive trends.Data from the Association of Interior Realtors (AIR) shows housing prices declined on an annual basis last month.AIR's data i...
May 03, 2024
Upgrade will impact traffic on Vernon road
Motorists will have to deal with some detours on a busy Vernon street next week.Part of Alexis Park Drive will be closed to allow crews to upgrade underground utility services in the area.The road wil...
May 03, 2024
