Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Kelowna council reviews preliminary 2026 budget with tax increase proposed
Kelowna city council has received an overview of the 2026 preliminary budget, providing a framework for next year's financial planning. The budget is designed to support essential services, maintain c...
Dec 02, 2025
Local ski resorts opening this week as Okanagan gets first significant snowfall
Big White Resort is preparing to welcome skiers and snowboarders this week.The popular resort will officially open Thursday, December 4, after eight centimetres of fresh snow fell overnight in the low...
Dec 02, 2025
Call for Kelowna-specific short term rental rules
Kelowna-Mission MLA, Conservative Gavin Dew, is calling on the provincial government to stop stalling, as he put it, and immediately grant Kelowna the ability to implement its own short-term rental ru...
Dec 01, 2025
Snow in the forecast could slow waste collection in Central Okanagan
Curbside garbage, recycling and yard waste pickup across the Central Okanagan may be delayed as early December snow begins to build. The Regional District of Central Okanagan says sudden or heavy snow...
Dec 01, 2025
Rutland Thrift closing permanently after more than 60 years
The thrift shop that has supported local health care initiatives over the past six decades is closing its doors for good.Rutland Thrift, which was opened in 1964 by the Rutland Auxiliary, said it will...
Nov 28, 2025
Vernon council to deliberate budget Monday
The City of Vernon will set its budget for the coming year at a special meeting Monday.Vernon City Council will hold its budget deliberations, where they will discuss the city's spending and taxation ...
Nov 28, 2025
Funtastic providing scoreboards for the ALC
A local sport organization is providing the scoreboards for Vernon's new recreation complex. The City of Vernon has entered a sponsorship agreement with the Vernon and District Funtastic Sports Societ...
Nov 28, 2025
Kelowna releases 2026 draft budget ahead of council deliberations
Kelowna residents can now review the city's draft 2026 budget a week before council begins formal deliberations on Dec. 4. The spending plan outlines how the city intends to fund services, infrastruct...
Nov 27, 2025
Downtown Kelowna Winter Street Market and tree light up returns Saturday
The Downtown Kelowna Winter Street Market and Light Up returns this Saturday, bringing festive activities to the heart of the city. The event runs from 12 to 6 p.m., with the annual tree lighting sche...
Nov 27, 2025
Invest in the community with Small Business Day: Greater Vernon Chamber
Vernon and area residents are asked to support local for Small Business Saturday. Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce is launching the initiative with the goal of having people choose to visit local re...
Nov 26, 2025
