Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Historic $58 million lottery jackpot won in B.C.
You might want to check your ticket if you bought one for Wednesday night's Lotto 6/49 draw.The BC Lottery Corporation (BCLC) said someone in B.C. matched the 10-digit raffle number to win the $58 mil...
Mar 07, 2024
TV/film industry showing rapid growth in Okanagan, forum planned
Organizers of an upcoming TV and film industry event say the Okanagan is experiencing an unprecedented surge in productions.The third installment of the Okanagan TV/Film Industry Forum will be held Sa...
Mar 07, 2024
MP to sit down with local business stakeholders
The Conservative Member of Parliament for the North Okanagan-Shuswap will sit down with local small business stakeholders for a special roundtable discussion.MP Mel Arnold will host the private, in-ca...
Mar 06, 2024
Province to provide financial aid to families of school aged children
Families in B.C. will be able to access some supports for covering their children's school expenses.The province is investing $20 million into the Student and Family Affordability Fund, which is meant...
Mar 06, 2024
Foundation seeks applications for community grants totalling $250,000
Charitable groups are invited to apply for funding from the Smart & Caring Community Grants Program. The annual program is offered by the Community Foundation North Okanagan to help charities and ...
Mar 06, 2024
North Okanagan's housing prices and listings rise while sales fall
The North Okanagan saw some fluctuations in the housing market in February.A report from the Association of Interior Realtors (AIR) said there were 94 housing units sold in the North Okanagan last mon...
Mar 06, 2024
New triggers for water restrictions for Greater Vernon
Water customers in Greater Vernon can expect to see changes to water restrictions this year in what is expected to be a drought year. After the drought in 2023, Greater Vernon Water (GVW) staff determ...
Mar 06, 2024
Dragons Den holds Okanagan casting call
Auditions for season 19 of the hit CBC show Dragons Den will be held in Kelowna on Thursday, March 7 at the Innovation Centre from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The show has been hosting both virtual and in-perso...
Mar 05, 2024
New president for Vernon-based Kal Tire
An experienced industry leader has taken over the top position of Kal Tire.The Vernon-based company announced that, as of March 1, Corey Parks is the new president.He takes over from Robert Foord, who...
Mar 04, 2024
Site of downtown fire to be cleared, no plans for future use
Eight months after a fire ripped through a building in downtown Vernon, the site is finally ready to be cleared of debris.On July 4, 2023, a fire erupted in the building on the corner of 30th Street a...
Mar 04, 2024
