Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Winter tire inventor drives new partnership with SilverStar Resort
Winter tires are required in many parts of British Columbia between October first and April 30, and the inventor of the winter tire, in conjunction with retail partner Kal Tire, is teaming up with Sil...
Nov 20, 2023
Sex assault conviction overturned, new trial ordered
A Coldstream resident found guilty of sexual assault last year, has had the conviction overturned by the B.C. Court of Appeal and will get a new trial. Keith Chase, who is a Vernon business owner, was...
Nov 17, 2023
New security staff on the job at Vernon Jubilee and other hospitals
Vernon Jubilee Hospital (VJH) is one of 26 health care facilities in B.C. that now have specialized security officers on hand to ensure safer workplaces for health care staff.Health Minister Adrian Di...
Nov 17, 2023
Vernon Salvation Army sees 'significant increase' in demand as Kettle campaign opens
The Salvation Army kicks off its annual Christmas Kettle campaign today with an event outside Save On Foods at the Village Green Shopping Centre.People can stop by and enjoy hot drinks, cookies and do...
Nov 17, 2023
Funding approved for new scoreboard at Athletics Park
Local politicians have approved a funding plan for a new scoreboard at the Greater Vernon Athletics Park (GVAP).The Regional District of North Okanagan will be providing $190,000 for the project after...
Nov 17, 2023
Contract awarded for $10.9M public works building & firehall renos
Coldstream council has awarded the contract to construct its new public works building on Aberdeen Road, and to renovate the district's former fire hall.PCL Construction, based in Edmonton, was awarde...
Nov 15, 2023
Interior Health issues advice on accessing care in Vernon with no more walk-in clinics
Interior Health is outlining the options for patients with no more walk-in clinics left in Vernon.The Sterling Centre's walk-in facility on 25th Avenue will shut down as the end of the day Wednesday (...
Nov 15, 2023
Geotechnical drilling underway at Active Living Centre site
More preparation work is underway at the site of the future Active Living Centre in Vernon.The City of Vernon said a specialized contractor is conducting geotechnical drilling at the Kin Race Track la...
Nov 15, 2023
Vernon SPCA animal centre closing
Vernon's community animal centre operated by the BC SPCA is closing down.In a news release Wednesday, Nov. 15, the society said the facility on Haney Road will permanently close to the public on Frida...
Nov 15, 2023
U-Haul establishing Vernon storage operation
A state-of-the-art retail, moving and self-storage facility is coming to Vernon following the recent U-Haul acquisition of four acres of industrial land at 4401 25th Avenue. U-Haul Moving & Storag...
Nov 15, 2023
