Tag Archives: Business & Economy
MP will seek fourth term, but in what riding?
Mel Arnold says he will seek another term as a Member of Parliament, but it will likely be in a different riding.Arnold, a member of the Conservative Party, has represented the North Okanagan- Shuswap...
Dec 21, 2023
Vernon's Coldest Night of the Year supports housing security
While the actual weather that day is not known, Feb. 24th will be the Coldest Night of the Year in Vernon.The Canadian Mental Health Association Vernon & District will once again host the fundrais...
Dec 19, 2023
Vernon's e-scooter, e-bike season ends with over 219,000 km travelled
The provider of the public e-scooters and e-bikes had a successful season in Vernon that is now officially over.Neuron Mobility took its orange e-scooters and e-bikes off city streets Monday, Dec. 18,...
Dec 19, 2023
Vernon Salvation Army has 'long way to go' to meet its fundraising goal
Time is running out for one of Vernon's best-known social agencies to reach its fundraising goal for the holiday season.As of Monday, Dec. 18, the Salvation Army said it had raised just under $400,000...
Dec 19, 2023
Time running out for business licence renewals
The City of Vernon is reminding business owners about an upcoming fee deadline.Business license renewal invoices were mailed out in in November and the fees are due Jan. 1, 2024."For your convenience,...
Dec 19, 2023
$43M Greater Vernon project could start in 2024
A major local project could finally start construction by the spring of 2024. The North Okanagan Wastewater Recovery Project has been in the works for several years. It will provide sewer service for ...
Dec 19, 2023
'There is a lot of need out there': Elks Lodge donates funds to local organizations
It's the most wonderful time of the year for several Vernon-based organizations.The Vernon Elks Lodge #45 donated a combined $11,500 to 11 local non-profit groups at its annual Christmas Giving event....
Dec 18, 2023
Greater Vernon housing starts show declines
Housing construction was down on an annual and monthly basis last month.The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) reported that 24 new housing projects were started in Greater Vernon in Novem...
Dec 18, 2023
Kal water source to serve Duteau Creek customers due to low reservoirs
A temporary water source change for some Greater Vernon Water customers has come into effect.The Regional District of North Okanagan said customers usually served by the Duteau Creek water source will...
Dec 15, 2023
Bands announced for Funtastic's 2024 concerts
The Funtastic Sports Society has announced its line-up for the 2024 A&W Music Festival in Vernon.The event will be held June 28-30 in conjunction with the annual slo-pitch tournament at the DND gr...
Dec 15, 2023
