Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Singh wins BC United nomination for Kelowna-Lake Country-Coldstream
BC United Party members have chosen their candidate for the Kelowna-Lake Country-Coldstream riding for the next provincial election.Pavneet (Happy) Singh, a Kelowna business owner, was selected as the...
Nov 25, 2023
Selection of B.C. United candidate for new riding goes Saturday
One of four nominees, including one from the North Okanagan, will be selected to represent the B.C. United party in the next provincial election.The former B.C. Liberal Party will have its candidate s...
Nov 24, 2023
Coldstream on board with new B.C. tax even though they were 'not consulted': mayor
Coldstream's mayor says the district didn't get a lot of notice that they would be added to the province's list of communities included in the speculation and vacancy tax (SVT).Coldstream, Vernon, Pen...
Nov 23, 2023
National honour for Lake Country RV dealer
Local entrepreneur Jason Friesen and Voyager RV Centre are this year's recipients of the Walter Paseka Memorial Canadian RV Dealer of the Year award for 2023.The award was announced as part of the ann...
Nov 22, 2023
MLA responds to clinic closure, saying it was not the result of lack of work by the province
The MLA for Vernon-Monashee has pushed back against some comments that the province did nothing to keep Vernon's last walk-in clinic open and operational.The Sterling Centre Clinic shut its doors Wedn...
Nov 22, 2023
Holiday spending expected to decrease over 2022
In the battle between Black Friday and Giving Tuesday, it looks like Canadians will pick charity over shopping this year. The catch 22 is that many businesses, especially independent local shops, are ...
Nov 22, 2023
'Back in Black': $237K raised at Dream Auction
The return to an in-person event turned out to be a big plus for the Kalamalka Rotary's annual Dream Auction.Over 360 attendees, dressed in their best attire to match the "Back in Black" theme, bid a ...
Nov 21, 2023
Armstrong council backs higher tax credit for volunteer firefighters
The City of Armstrong is supporting a petition aimed at increasing the tax credit for volunteer firefighters and search and rescue personnel.The Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs (CAFC) is pushing t...
Nov 20, 2023
Vernon councillor urges residents to voice concerns about walk-in clinic closure
A Vernon city councillor has expressed concern with the lack of health care services following the closure of the city's last walk-in clinic, and is urging others to voice their concerns as well.The S...
Nov 20, 2023
New president for Armstrong-Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce
Spicy to mild, the Armstrong Chamber of Commerce annual AGM was the spectrum thanks to a chili cook-off competition. Donna Steeves turkey chili was the favourite of the eight entries. Lori Shepherd, D...
Nov 20, 2023
