Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Number of visitors on Okanagan Rail Trail climbing significantly: RDNO
The amount of people who have used the Okanagan Rail Trail has grown beyond expectations over the past several years.Based on data collected by the Regional District of North Okanagan's (RDNO) trail c...
Apr 30, 2024
Opposition critic calls for 'complete overhaul' on dealing with wildfires
B.C.'s Opposition party is calling for urgent action by the NDP government to stop what is shaping up to potentially be another devastating wildfire season in the province.Lorne Doerkson, BC United ML...
Apr 29, 2024
Bids sought to develop housing on public land in Kelowna
The province is freeing up local public land to provide more space for housing projects.The B.C. government is seeking proposals for pre-zoned housing sites on public lands in Kelowna and several othe...
Apr 29, 2024
Vernon parking lot to be partially closed for Cultural Centre work
Planned work for the Greater Vernon Cultural Centre will result in some temporary parking shortages.The Regional District of North Okanagan will be conducting investigative work on the site of the fut...
Apr 29, 2024
Vancouver Canucks pull off comeback, top Nashville Predators 4-3 in OT
Before the playoffs began, Vancouver Canucks coach Rick Tocchet asked some of his players to pick a word to describe their team. They chose resilience.On Sunday, the team showed why, clawing its way b...
Apr 28, 2024
Esso Cup ends with Regina on top, host Lakers lose nail biter for bronze medal
The Regina Rebels will remember their trip to Vernon fondly.The Western region champions defeated Ontario's North York Storm 2-1 at Kal Tire Pace Saturday to win the 2024 Esso Cup, emblematic of the C...
Apr 27, 2024
Championship final set for Esso Cup, host team plays for bronze
The Regina Rebels will take on the North York Storm in the Esso Cup championship game Saturday in Vernon in a contest to be televised across Canada on TSN.The gold medal match at Kal Tire Place (4 p.m...
Apr 27, 2024
Poll suggests B.C. Conservatives move past NDP in voter support
The Conservative Party of B.C. is calling the latest poll on the provincial election "great news," but adds it's just a snapshot in time, and they "can't take their foot off the gas.""British Columbia...
Apr 26, 2024
Outstanding volunteers honoured by Chamber
The Kelowna Chamber has recognized several people for their community service over the past year.The business organization held its annual Presidents Dinner at the Coast Capri Hotel on Thursday, April...
Apr 26, 2024
Final four set at Esso Cup, host team makes it
The Thompson-Okanagan Lakers will play in the semi-finals Friday at the Esso Cup in Vernon, but their head coach admits they were fortunate to get there.The host team finished third after the five gam...
Apr 26, 2024
