Tag Archives: Business & Economy
YLW celebrates direct flights from Kelowna to Vegas
Kelowna International Airport will celebrate the return of WestJet's direct flights between YLW and Las Vegas at an event on Friday (Dec. 15). Airport CEO Sam Samaddar and WestJet's director of Canadi...
Dec 15, 2023
More terrain opening at SilverStar
Skiers and snowboarders will have more runs to explore at SilverStar.With cooler temperatures and snowfall over the opening weekend, the resort will be able to open the Alpine Meadows Chair Friday, De...
Dec 14, 2023
Enterprize Challenge enters ninth year, looking for new entries
When the bells on the back of the door jangle as someone enters Fieldnotes Market, there's still a good chance a hello will quickly be followed by, "I heard about you through Enterprize Challenge." Th...
Dec 14, 2023
Regulations relaxed on additional dwellings in Vernon
Bylaws are being loosened to allow more housing options in Vernon.At the regular meeting Monday, Dec. 11, Vernon city council was presented with changes to bylaws with updated regulations for secondar...
Dec 13, 2023
Rezoning granted for 140 apartment property, no public hearing planned
Construction of two apartment buildings near the Vernon's Pleasant Valley Cemetary is going ahead as planned without public consultation.At the regular meeting Monday, Dec. 11, Vernon city council rec...
Dec 13, 2023
Council approves industrial business on former glass plant site
UPDATE: Dec. 12, 2023 Coldstream council has given the green light to a new wood truss plant on the former glass plant site in Lavington. Council approved an amended development permit for PBS Truss M...
Dec 12, 2023
Number of properties affected by speculation tax expected to drop: Vernon mayor
An early estimate showed thousands of residential properties in Vernon may fall under the Speculations and Vacancy Tax, but the city's mayor believes that number will come down.A city staff report pre...
Dec 12, 2023
Fines waived for Vernon couple living in RV on ALR land
The people who were issued fines while living in a recreational vehicle on an Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) property in Vernon will be getting their money back.In November, Vernon city council amend...
Dec 12, 2023
Chamber introduces new events and promotions coordinator
The Greater Vernon Chamber has announced a new staff person.The business organization has hired Kathryn Gidluck as its new events and promotions coordinator."Coming from the bustling city of Vancouver...
Dec 11, 2023
New wildfire detection system gets tested in Vernon
The City of Vernon will be testing a new wildland fire detection system this week, which some residents may notice.The city says several small fires are scheduled along Eastside Road as part of the Se...
Dec 11, 2023
