Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Proposed Vernon tax increase accounts for inflation and growth
The City of Vernon is considering a tax increase in the range of 6.5 to 7.8 per cent for 2024, which the mayor says takes into account inflation and matching service levels with population growth.At a...
Nov 14, 2023
Mayor says new ambulance model will 'save lives' in his community
The mayor of Lumby says the B.C. government's new model for ambulance service will have a major impact on his community.Kevin Acton said the new staffing models announced last week by the health minis...
Nov 14, 2023
Three scenarios proposed for tax hikes in Vernon
Vernon city council has some options in deciding how much to increase taxes in 2024.The 2024-2028 proposed financial plan outlines three scenarios to increase taxes by between 6.58 and 7.85 per cent n...
Nov 13, 2023
Vernon hosts Quidditch Western Regional championship this weekend
Vernon will be the site of a unique sports event this weekend made famous by the Harry Potter books and movies. The Western Regional Quidditch Championship will be held Saturday, Nov. 11 at the Polson...
Nov 11, 2023
Credit union members approve merger
The members of two B.C.-based credit unions have agreed to join forces.Members of Interior Savings Credit Union voted 87.8 per cent in favour while 80.7 per cent of Gulf and Fraser Credit Union member...
Nov 09, 2023
$45M in building permits approved in Vernon's third quarter
The City of Vernon continued to see large numbers of building permits issued over the summer.A third quarter (Q3) development and real estate update was provided to Vernon city council Monday, Nov. 6....
Nov 08, 2023
VJH doctors have 'grave concerns' about impact of walk-in clinic closure
Doctors that work in the emergency department at Vernon Jubilee Hospital say they have grave concerns about the impact of the pending closure of Vernon's last walk-in clinic.The Sterling Centre has an...
Nov 08, 2023
Transaction limit added to city's parking pass changes
New regulations will be rolled out in December for purchasing parking passes from the City of Vernon, including a limit per transaction.At the regular meeting Monday, Nov. 6, Vernon city council was p...
Nov 07, 2023
Options being explored to address homeless camps and garbage outside Vernon boundary
The City of Vernon is taking action to address homeless encampments, even if they are outside the city's boundary.At the regular council meeting Monday, Nov. 6, Councillor Kelly Fehr noted there has b...
Nov 07, 2023
Show me the beef: Golden Burger Challenge winner served-up
The 2023 Golden Burger Challenge was a mouth-watering success, raising $20,000 for a local non-profit.Diner on 6, with its Smash Burger Tacos, was announced as the champion at an awards ceremony for t...
Nov 07, 2023
