Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Speculation tax could affect 6,000 Vernon properties
An early estimate by City of Vernon staff suggests the Speculation and Vacancy Tax could affect upwards of 6,000 residential properties in Vernon.On Nov. 22, 2023 the province announced that Vernon, C...
Dec 08, 2023
New Vernon fitness gym hits the ground running
If you are a Minnesota Vikings fan, you will feel right at home in Vernon's newest fitness facility. Over a hundred people were working out in the purple and gold-themed facility on Wednesday evening ...
Dec 07, 2023
Vernon's tax hike translates to extra $102 for average home
The City of Vernon has released more details about its 2024 budget that will carry a tax increase 5.49 per cent.Based on this year's average assessed value of residential properties in the city ($690,...
Dec 06, 2023
Mayor says city is actively pursuing new parking sites in Vernon's downtown
With construction on the proposed Greater Vernon Cultural Centre possibly starting in less than two years, some residents are concerned about the impact that will have on public parking in the downtow...
Dec 05, 2023
RCMP issue tips to avoid getting stiffed when online shopping
Police are offering online shopping advice to help consumers avoid having their holiday season spoiled by cyber grinches.Const. Chris Terleski, media relations officer for the Vernon North Okanagan de...
Dec 05, 2023
Vernon council approves mid-level tax hike
Property owners in Vernon will be seeing their taxes rise in 2024, but not by as much as was potentially on the table.At the special budget meeting Monday, Dec. 4, council voted in favour of a tax hik...
Dec 04, 2023
Numerous topics raised in public input for Vernon budget
Several topics were brought up by the public during Vernon city council's special budget meeting.The meeting, held at Vernon City Hall Monday, Dec. 4, saw council discuss three possible scenarios for ...
Dec 04, 2023
Vernon's proposed tax hike lowered due to new fee agreement
Vernon City Council is projecting a tax increase lower than previously thought for 2024.As a fee for service agreement for recreation services has been made between Vernon, the District of Coldstream,...
Dec 04, 2023
Vernon council to discuss 2024 budget which could see 7.8% tax hike
Vernon city council members will be discussing what's in -- and what's out -- of the city's 2024 budget at special meetings this week.The meetings will take place Monday and Tuesday (Dec. 4-5), starti...
Dec 04, 2023
Vernon pub toasts new ownership
Vernon's popular downtown brewpub has been sold to new owners, with the deal closing November 27. "It is with mixed emotions, yet great anticipation, that we share some news regarding The Marten Brewi...
Dec 01, 2023
