Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Vernon's spray irrigation line undergoing repairs until March
Work to repair a section of the City of Vernon's spray irrigation system main line is scheduled to begin this week.The project will take place in the 500-block of Commonage Road, adjacent to Rose's Po...
Jan 09, 2024
Multi-family housing project planned for Vernon's north end
UPDATEThe housing project proposed for a property on 20th Street has received city council approval, though some concerns with it were brought forward.An application to rezone a property to allow for ...
Jan 08, 2024
Vernon's building permits break record
It was another record year for building permits in Vernon.An administrative update for Vernon city council's January 8th meeting said the 2023 building permits were valued at $223.5-million.That well ...
Jan 05, 2024
Enderby arena shut down for rest of winter
The City of Enderby's arena will be closed for the remainder of the ice season.The city stated on its website that a problem with the refrigeration system at the Enderby Arena and Curling Rink was dis...
Jan 05, 2024
They got a deal! Dragons invest in local company
The founders of a company that got its start in the North Okanagan have made a deal with the Dragons. Cody New of Vernon and his partner Rick Sauder from the truck accessory company MULTY, made a pitc...
Jan 05, 2024
Big start to new year for Vernon Public Art Gallery
The Vernon Public Art Galley is starting 2024 with a bang.The facility on 31st Avenue has announced it will feature four new exhibitions from Jan. 11 to March 5.An opening reception will be held Thurs...
Jan 05, 2024
Local company to make pitch on Dragons' Den
UPDATE The episode of Dragon's Den featuring a company that was founded in Armstrong, MULTY, will be shown tonight (Jan. 4) on CBC TV. Original story A business that got its start in Armstrong will be...
Jan 04, 2024
MP says getting 'spending under control' will be economic key in 2024
The Member of Parliament for North Okanagan-Shuswap says it's hard to predict what 2024 may bring as far as the Canadian economy and the impacts of inflation.However, Mel Arnold says if the inflationa...
Jan 04, 2024
Local MLA plans to seek re-election, continue work for constituents in 2024
The MLA for Vernon-Monashee plans to seek a second term in office in the new provincial riding.Speaking with Vernon Matters, Harwinder Sandhu reaffirmed her committment to seek the seat for Vernon-Lum...
Jan 03, 2024
List of most expensive homes shows values sliding
courtesy of Priscilla and Company Re/Max Priscilla)A home in Coldstream remains the most expensive residential property in Greater Vernon, but its value, along with others in that category, has decrea...
Jan 02, 2024
