Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Vernon shut out from Housing Accelerator Fund, will impact OCP
The City of Vernon was rejected as a recipient of the federal Housing Accelerator Fund, which is anticipated to have trickle down effects to other plans.In August of 2023, the city applied for a grant...
Mar 12, 2024
'Logistical nightmare': Vipers announce ticket plan for relocated games
UPDATESeason ticket holders of the Vernon Vipers will get the first dibs on the limited number of tickets available for the team's two home games this weekend.In an update posted on social media, the ...
Mar 12, 2024
Sign of spring: E-scooters back on Vernon streets
Neuron Mobility's e-scooters can once again be found around Vernon, the fourth year for the environmental initiative.The company returned the electric devices to local roads Friday, March 8. The e-bik...
Mar 12, 2024
Vernon's Climate Action priorities get green light from council
The City of Vernon will be proceeding with several priority goals outlined in its Climate Action Plan, thanks in part to some provincial funding.At the regular meeting Monday, March 11, Vernon council...
Mar 12, 2024
B.C. winner of $18M lottery jackpot collects prize
British Columbia's newest multi-millionaire is a retiree from Vancouver Island.Sharon Fraser won the $18 million jackpot from the Feb. 23, 2024 Lotto Max draw, and collected the prize from the BC Lott...
Mar 12, 2024
New medical lab to open in Vernon, taking place of one that's closing
One Vernon medical lab will be closing next month, but another using the same staff, will open a few days later, a few blocks away.The Dynacare Labratory and Health Services Centre will be located at ...
Mar 12, 2024
Provincial funding going towards roundabout, airport and park projects in Vernon
Four major capital projects are planned for Vernon thanks to provincial funding.Through the B.C. Government's Growing Communities Fund, the city has received over $5.6-million in grant funding for cap...
Mar 12, 2024
Goose management plan would see birds harvested
A proposal for dealing with the resident geese in Vernon would see all parts of the animals used.The organization Guardians Of Our Salish Estuaries (GooSE) made a presentation to Vernon city council M...
Mar 12, 2024
Staff recommendation for new video scoreboard at Kal Tire Place deferred
UPDATE: At Monday's Vernon council meeting, the staff recommendation to proceed with purchasing a $300,000 new digital scoreboard at Kal Tire Place was removed from the agenda due to the issue with th...
Mar 11, 2024
UPDATE: City provides extra funding to O'Keefe Ranch
Vernon city council has agreed to provide additional support to O'Keefe Ranch, along with some restrictions. At council's meeting on March 11, Councillor Kari Gares amended a provision to provide the ...
Mar 11, 2024
