Tag Archives: Business & Economy
SilverStar sets opening date for bike park's anniversary season
The Bike Park at SilverStar has added some new features and trail updates as it gets set to celebrate a milestone this year.It was 30 years ago that the resort started offering lift-access biking in 1...
Mar 20, 2024
B&E suspect caught napping in Vernon business
An alleged criminal was arrested after being caught asleep in a Vernon business.Vernon North Okanagan RCMP said officers responded to a reported overnight break and enter that occurred at a business o...
Mar 20, 2024
Prices at the pump jump nearly 10 cents
Fueling up has gotten more expensive in Vernon.The fuel price tracking website GasBuddy reported the average price for a litre of regular gasoline in Vernon was $1.67.9 Wednesday, March 20.That was up...
Mar 20, 2024
Police release images of Vernon theft suspects
RCMP is hoping the public can help give investigators some new leads in a Vernon theft investigation.The Mounties have released images of two suspects connected to a theft on Feb. 6, 2024.Around 3 p.m...
Mar 20, 2024
Police warn of scammers pretending to be disabled in Okanagan
RCMP in the Okanagan are alerting the public about a possible team of fraudsters who are pretending to have disabilities in order to collect money for an alleged charity.The first incident was reporte...
Mar 19, 2024
Vernon part of B.C. protest to highlight low pensions for seniors
A demonstration will be held on the streets of Vernon - and six other B.C. communities this Thursday (March 21).Members of Seniors Tin Cup will be protesting the low pensions that seniors receive from...
Mar 19, 2024
One local golf course opens, others getting close
The golf season is already underway in the North Okanagan.The Spallumcheen Golf and Country Club opened both its championship and executive courses Wednesday, March 13.The courses are open to the publ...
Mar 18, 2024
Programs available for B.C. farmers to prepare for droughts
The B.C. government is bolstering supports to help farmers manage, collect and store water for crops and livestock.The province has invested $80 million into the Agricultural Water Infrastructure Prog...
Mar 18, 2024
Former Vernon councillor seeks federal Conservative nomination
Former Vernon city councillor Scott Anderson has announced he will seek the nomination for the Conservative Party of Canada in the new federal riding of Vernon-Lake Country- Monashee."This nomination ...
Mar 18, 2024
Groups urged to 'make a pitch' for Funtastic grants
The non-profit society that organizes the annual music and slo-pitch festival in Vernon is once again looking to give away some of its proceeds to help the community.The Funtastic Sports Society's com...
Mar 17, 2024
