Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Bell ends some CTV newscasts, sells radio stations, more layoffs
Bell Media is ending multiple television newscasts and making other programming cuts after its parent company announced widespread layoffs and the sale of 45 of its 103 regional radio stations. In an ...
Feb 08, 2024
BC United candidate for Kelowna Centre selected
Dr. Michael Humer will be on the ballot for BC United in Kelowna Centre at the next provincial election. The party announced the candidate for the new provincial riding in Kelowna's downtown core Wedn...
Feb 07, 2024
Gas prices jump by 16 cents per litre
Greater Vernon saw fuel prices jump overnight.The price tracking website GasBuddy reported regular gasoline prices in Vernon cost an average of $1.59.9 per litre Wednesday, Feb. 7, up 16 cents from Tu...
Feb 07, 2024
Route proposed to link north and south rail trails
Two local societies are spearheading an effort to find a route to connect the rail trails in the Shuswap and Okanagan,Vernon's Ribbons of Green and the Armstrong Spallumcheen Trails societies are join...
Feb 07, 2024
Party leader calls for action to help battered B.C. wine industry
The BC United Party is calling for the B.C. government to take immediate steps to help the province's hard-hit wine industry.Leader Kevin Falcon said in addition to the recent cold weather that killed...
Feb 06, 2024
Residential real estate off to promising start to new year: Realtor's group
It's good news for anyone trying to sell a home in the Okanagan.Residential real estate activity saw an uptick in January after a subdued December.The Association of Interior Realtors (AIR) said 603 r...
Feb 06, 2024
Alberta's ban on B.C. wine sales could have "serious repercussions" on industry: B.C. MLA
Alberta's liquor wholesaler has put a ban on certain B.C. wine sales in the province, which an Okanagan MLA says could negatively impact B.C.'s wine sector."Recently, Alberta has taken action to stop ...
Feb 05, 2024
City of Vernon to outline details of 23 capital projects planned for 2024
The public can get details on the big capital projects planned for Vernon this year at an upcoming event.The city will hold an open house at the Vernon Recreation Centre from 5 to 7 p.m."Residents and...
Feb 05, 2024
BC United leader at town hall meeting in Vernon
B.C. residents will be going to the polls in about eight months, which is a big reason why the leader of BC United will be in Vernon this week.Kevin Falcon will hold a town hall meeting to outline his...
Feb 05, 2024
Coldstream ratepayers facing 9.7% tax hike
Numerous factors are contributing to a projected 9.7 per cent tax increase for Coldstream property owners this year.District staff said it means the typical single family home would pay $155 more for ...
Feb 05, 2024
