Tag Archives: Business & Economy
B.C. NDP raised a million dollars more than other parties combined in 2023
The B.C. NDP had more financial backing than other parties in the province last year.Elections BC released a summary of the provincial political parties' finances Monday, April 8, which showed that th...
Apr 08, 2024
'Bold initiative:' Ground breaking ceremony held for Active Living Centre
Seven years after the idea was first discussed, ground has been broken on a new Active Living Centre (ALC) in Vernon.City of Vernon staff, council members and members of the project's designing and co...
Apr 08, 2024
Tourism kiosks make debut around Vernon
You may have seen them around Vernon -- but were not sure what they were.The City of Vernon has installed three tourism information kiosks at different sites as a way to provide more in-community info...
Apr 08, 2024
Ground breaking ceremony for Active Living Centre
The biggest recreation project in Vernon's history will officially get underway Monday.A ground breaking ceremony will be held April 8 at the site of Vernon's new Active Living Centre.The media event ...
Apr 08, 2024
Rules relaxed to help B.C. liquor manufacturers draw more visitors
B.C. wineries and other liquor-making businesses will be allowed to offer more services to visitors this summer.In response to industry feedback, the province has implemented several policy changes to...
Apr 05, 2024
Vernon's MLA, Premier co-hosting town hall
Area residents with questions or comments for the provincial government will get a chance to have their voices heard.Vernon-Monashee MLA Harwinder Sandhu will be co-hosting a telephone town hall with ...
Apr 05, 2024
Okanagan resident planning trip across Canada & Eagles concert after casino jackpot
A Kelowna resident was in disbelief when his $3 wager led to him winning over $1.4 million from a slot machine.Greg Moroso won the jackpot playing the Powerbucks Wheel of Fortune Lucky Coins game Marc...
Apr 05, 2024
New Dynacare medical testing lab opens in Vernon, designed for future expansion
Vernon's newest site to get medical lab tests should make it a more pleasant experience for the public.Dynacare held an official opening and ribbon cutting on Thursday for its brand new laboratory and...
Apr 05, 2024
Unemployment rase rose in local economic region
The economic region that includes Vernon and the North Okanagan saw unemployment rise and employment decline last month.Data from Statistics Canada showed the Thompson-Okanagan had an unadjusted unemp...
Apr 05, 2024
New leaders for Chamber of Commerce
The Kelowna Chamber's new chair and vice chair have officially started their duties.Maryse Harvey of MH2 Advisory Services is th enew chair while Derek Gratz of the UBC Okanagan Industry Liaison Offic...
Apr 05, 2024
