Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Vernon saw strong tourism, housing construction, and project completions in 2025: Mayor Cumming
The Mayor of Vernon has reflected on the successes of the year, despite the impacts and complications with rising costs and international trade.In a year-end statement, Mayor Victor Cumming said Verno...
Dec 29, 2025
One fundraising event kicks off roll of donations to Vernon Food Bank
On December 20, the Vernon Chamber of Commerce hosted their 'Jingle Mingle Business After 5' event with the intention to connect businesses owners in the community. A side project of that event was al...
Dec 23, 2025
Statistics Canada says real gross domestic product fell 0.3 per cent in October
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada says real gross domestic product edged 0.3 per cent lower in October as the manufacturing sector slowed.The pullback in October came as goods-producing industries fell 0.7 p...
Dec 23, 2025
Should rural areas of RDCO have short-term rental rules?
The Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) will review if and how it might change regulations to align with cities regarding short term property rentals.Currently, rural areas do not need to con...
Dec 20, 2025
Registration open for annual Enterprize Challenge
Registrations for the annual entrepreneur competition in the North Okanagan has opened.Community Futures North Okanagan are accepting applications for the 2026 Enterprize Challenge.This year the chall...
Dec 19, 2025
'One of the largest rezoning projects in B.C.' nearing a reality in the Okanagan: Lake Country
The new Lake Country Business Park is on its way to becoming a new multi-use development.The District of Lake Country said an application will be brought forward in 2026 to rezone a 200 acre property ...
Dec 18, 2025
Kelowna MLA Gavin Dew will not run in Conservative BC leadership race
Kelowna MLA Gavin Dew says he will not seek the leadership of Conservative BC, citing family as his top priority.In a statement Monday, Dew said he loves the province but wants to be present for his c...
Dec 17, 2025
Water Quality Advisory issued for parts of Shannon Lake
The City of West Kelowna has issued a water quality advisory for certain areas of Shannon Lake after an unanticipated mechanical issue affected the local water supply. Residents in the impacted zones ...
Dec 16, 2025
Kelowna General Hospital appoints new head of pediatric department
After a multi-week closure shocked the community earlier this year, Kelowna General Hospital is bringing new leadership to its pediatric department. Dr. Jeff Wong, who officially took over in Septembe...
Dec 16, 2025
Vernon's mayor and council pay going up as originally planned
The local municipal leaders are getting the pay raise originally set for the coming year, after justifying the increase as fair and a way of attracting people to do the job.At the regular meeting Mond...
Dec 15, 2025
