Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Kal Tire Place repairs will take longer than first thought, bookings being adjusted
Kal Tire Place could be closed for the rest of the week as crews work to repair an ice chiller and then install a new ice surface.The City of Vernon said an ammonia alarm at the arena was activated at...
Mar 11, 2024
Local unemployment rate rose in February
The local labour force saw unemployment rise in the latest reporting month.Data from Statistics Canada showed the unadjusted unemployment rate for the Thompson-Okanagan economic region, which includes...
Mar 11, 2024
Enderby makes Canada's final four for Hockeyville
Enderby is one of the four finalists for this year's edition of Kraft Hockeyville. The winner, which will be announced on March 30th, will have an opportunity to host an NHL pre-season game and receiv...
Mar 10, 2024
Former Enderby mayor wins BC United race in Salmon Arm-Shuswap
Greg McCune will represent the BC United party in the next provincial election this fall. McCune won the nomination for the Salmon Arm-Shuswap riding over two other candidates, Linda Hawes of Salmon A...
Mar 10, 2024
Ground broken on new overpass
The City of Kelowna has broken ground on the Bertram multi-use overpass.The city said the new facility will create a safer, accessible, convenient connection over Highway 97 at Bertram St. for people ...
Mar 08, 2024
District seeks input on new budget, higher than normal increase
Coldstream is still looking to hear from the public about its proposed 2024 budget.The second and final public input session for the district's 2024-2028 financial plan is being offered Friday (March ...
Mar 08, 2024
Watch for door to door business scams: RCMP
Lake Country RCMP are warning residents and businesses about someone going door to door offering to do work but wanting to be paid up front. That is a red flag and police say the victims never hear fr...
Mar 08, 2024
New leader for realtors organization
The group that represents realtors in the B.C. Interior has a new leader.The Association of Interior Realtors said Kaytee Sharun, a licensed realtor practicing in the Kootenays, has been elected presi...
Mar 08, 2024
Portuguese group buys North Okanagan business
A Vernon-based dealer of construction and forestry equipment has new international owners.Nors Group, which is based in Portugal, has acquired Great West Equipment from a local ownership group, for wh...
Mar 07, 2024
Spring break travel expected to be hectic: YLW
Flying in and out of Kelowna International Airport (YLW) over the next few weeks is expected to be very busy, as the airport is anticipating more than 125,000 passengers moving through to spring break...
Mar 07, 2024
