Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Public gets first look at Greater Vernon Cultural Centre designs
The public now has a better idea of what the proposed Greater Vernon Cultural Centre will look like, and what features it will include.The new concept designs were unveiled at an open house at the Gre...
Dec 01, 2023
Local rental company sold to U.S. firm
A local rental company started in Armstrong 30 years ago is now part of one of the largest equipment rental companies in North America, Sun Belt Rentals."This is a sad but exciting day for me as the N...
Dec 01, 2023
Fee for service model agreed to for recreation services
The communities in Greater Vernon have come to an agreement on funding recreation services.The City of Vernon stated that a 'Fee for Service' agreement has been established between the City, the Distr...
Dec 01, 2023
Conservative Party of B.C. selects candidate for Salmon Arm-Shuswap
A new person has entered the race for the Salmon Arm-Shuswap provincial riding.The Conservative Party of B.C. has announced that David Williams will run for the party in the 2024 provincial election.T...
Dec 01, 2023
North Okanagan housing crisis broken down in new report
The Community Foundation of North Okanagan has released it's 2023 Vital Signs Report looking at various aspects of the community from demographics to engagement.The most critical issue continues to be...
Dec 01, 2023
Neuron e-scooters to remain in Vernon for 2024, new vendor may provide service in future
The City of Vernon is ensuring e-scooters and e-bikes remain available for residents and visitors to rent, although the service provider may change in the future.At their meeting Monday, Nov. 27, Vern...
Nov 29, 2023
Public event to unveil design of Greater Vernon Cultural Centre
The community is invited to find out what the Greater Vernon Cultural Centre will look like at an event this week.The Regional District of North Okanagan is holding a design unveiling Friday, Dec. 1 a...
Nov 29, 2023
Conservatives back Armstrong for Okanagan riding
The Conservative Party of B.C. has chosen its candidate for the Kelowna-Lake Country-Coldstream riding.Tara Armstrong, a Kelowna resident, who the party describes as a "seasoned professional with a re...
Nov 28, 2023
Council on board with more housing at salad plant
Coldstream council is supporting an application to add more housing for temporary farm workers at the Vegpro salad packing plant on Ricardo Road.The Quebec-based company is seeking approval from the A...
Nov 28, 2023
Vernon council displeased with inclusion in speculation tax
Vernon council will voice their opposition to the city being included in the province's speculation and vacancy tax.The province announced that Vernon, Coldstream, and 11 other communities in B.C. wou...
Nov 28, 2023
