Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Greater Vernon Cultural Centre to move to detailed designs
Local politicians have given the green light to move forward with the next phase of the Greater Vernon Cultural Centre.At a special meeting on Feb. 21, members of the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee...
Feb 22, 2024
Coldstream seeks input on new budget, includes 9.7% tax hike
The District of Coldstream may get a few more inquiries than normal as part of the public input process for its annual budget.The municipality's 2024-2028 draft financial plan includes a proposed 9.7 ...
Feb 22, 2024
City seeks regional support for early wildfire detection system
The City of Vernon is encouraging its regional partners to get behind a new system designed to detect wildfires quicker, in an effort to prevent damage to properties and infrastructure.Vernon Fire Res...
Feb 22, 2024
Proposed RDNO operating grants total over $750K, with $42K new funding
Five local organizations are seeking additional financial aid from local government.A report to the Regional District of North Okanagan Board of Directors stated the Arts Council of the North Okanagan...
Feb 21, 2024
Winter Games Legacy Fund launched to support local organizations
Groups and organizations in Greater Vernon will be able to apply for some special grant funds.The Greater Vernon 2022 B.C. Winter Games Society has opened applications for its Games Legacy Fund.Throug...
Feb 21, 2024
Local nomination period closing for Conservative Party of B.C.
It's the final chance for local residents to get their name on the ballot for the Conservative Party of B.C.The party's nomination period for the Vernon-Lumby riding closes Wednesday, Feb. 21. People ...
Feb 21, 2024
Waiting game for Enderby's Hockeyville bid
More than three-thousand nominations came in from Canadian communities hoping to be named Kraft Hockeyville 2024, including several hundred from Enderby.The nomination process for the annual event spo...
Feb 21, 2024
B.C. government makes pledges to homebuyers, renters, in throne speech
British Columbia's New Democrat government is pledging more homes for first-time buyers and eviction protection for renters in a throne speech that promises affordability measures in this week's budge...
Feb 20, 2024
B.C. gathers input on proposed hunting changes
The B.C. government is considering changes to its hunting regulations, but first wants to get public feedback on the new ideas."Every two years the province reviews regulations and proposes changes as...
Feb 20, 2024
Organizers looking to embrace diversity in local Canada Day celebrations
The North Okanagan Canada Day Society is seeking feedback from the public to make its celebrations more inclusive.The society (NOCDS) will hold its annual general meeting in March, and has invited res...
Feb 20, 2024
