Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Nearly $500K needed for Falkland Stampede upgrades
The Falkland Stampede grounds are in need of costly renovations, and local government is being asked to provide financial support for the work.A report to the Columbia Shuswap Regional District Board ...
Jan 16, 2024
Schedule released for Hockey Canada's championship event in Vernon
Some of the top young female hockey players will be coming to Vernon for a national event this spring.The Women's U18 National Club Championship, which is a Hockey Canada event, will be held at Kal Ti...
Jan 16, 2024
New contribution limits in place for political donations
Elections B.C. has updated its contribution limits for political parties.The agency has calculated and adjusted contribution limits for 2024 in accordance with the Election Act, Recall and Initiative ...
Jan 15, 2024
Vernon Salvation Army just shy of fundraising goal
It is money that will be put to good use.The Vernon Salvation Army, which runs the city's main food bank, has announced its Christmas campaign raised $602,000, just short of the goal of $650,000.Neil ...
Jan 15, 2024
Public facilities now debt free
Kal Tire Place and the Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre, which both opened in 2001, have now both been fully paid for.The last payment on the $14.7 million loan for Kal Tire Place was offici...
Jan 15, 2024
Cold snap creates record demand for power
B.C. residents have been cranking up the heat during the first cold snap of the winter.BC Hydro said the peak hourly electricity demand - the hour customers use the most electricity - set a new record...
Jan 14, 2024
Quaker products recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination
A food recall warning has been issued for Quaker brand granola bars and cereals due to a possible Salmonella contamination. Quaker says it issued the recall out of an abundance of caution and the Cana...
Jan 12, 2024
Local government grant secures future for Vernon's Towne Theatre
Vernon's historic Towne Theatre has been given a lifeline from local government.The Greater Vernon Advisory Committee has agreed to provide a $60,000 grant to the Okanagan Screen Arts Society, the non...
Jan 11, 2024
Work ongoing to connect Okanagan Landing properties to city sewer service
The process of getting properties in Vernon's Okanagan Landing neighbourhood off septic is ongoing, with several more years of work still needed.In 2020, Vernon city council endorsed a sewer extension...
Jan 09, 2024
Vernon council supports rail crossing warning system costing $657,000
UPDATE Vernon city council has endorsed funding for the Anderson Way rail crossing upgrade. At the regular meeting Monday, Jan. 8, council heard that a Rail Cross Warning System upgrade was required a...
Jan 09, 2024
