Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Four Tim Hortons in Vernon sold
After more than two decades under the same ownership, several of the Tim Hortons in Vernon have been sold.Dan Currie, who has owned the restaurants as a franchisee for 27 years, has sold the Tims on 2...
Aug 02, 2023
Big city transplants find the perfect pace and space in Spallumcheen
When Thea and Troy Sievert left B.C.'s fastest growing municipality in 2005 for a quieter lifestyle, they had little idea of what the adventure would entail.The pair bought a small farm overlooking Ot...
Jul 28, 2023
New management for Vernon restaurant
There have been some changes that have taken place at The Italian Kitchen including a new restaurant manager. "Emma Kilby was recently added to the management team joining the new executive chef, Pras...
Jul 22, 2023
Vernon salon calls it quits after devastating fire
One of the businesses razed in a massive fire in downtown Vernon on July 4th will not be rebuilding. Jax and Kings Hair Salon was one of six businesses destroyed in the early morning fire in the 2800 ...
Jul 17, 2023
LifeLabs opens new medical facility in Vernon
A new facility is now providing blood collection and other medical services to Greater Vernon residents.LifeLabs opened a patient service centre in the Polson Mall (Shops at Polson Park) on Wednesday,...
Jul 13, 2023
Local restaurant company adds executive chef
A Vernon-based restaurant company has made a key staff addition as it continues to find ways to attract customers to its businesses.The Italian Kitchen Company along with Lisa Kenny, director of Verno...
Jul 12, 2023
Okanagan Landing developments coming onstream
There are more homes coming on the market in the Okanagan Landing neighbourhood of Vernon.Sailview is the latest development to start marketing three-bedroom townhomes on Klinger Road, just above Okan...
Jul 09, 2023
Independent Vernon grocer applauds Competition Bureau report
One of Vernon's few independent grocers hopes a Competition Bureau report calling for more options for Canadian consumers does not get shelved.The report called for a number of changes to the grocery ...
Jul 04, 2023
Legacy ski shop moves to new digs
Why did the ski shop cross the road? A landmark business along Silver Star Road is moving, but not too far away, just across the road to the Silver Star Gateway Business Park.Stussi Sport has been in ...
Jun 19, 2023
New pharmacy touching down in Landing Plaza
Residents of South Vernon and Okanagan Landing will soon have a new pharmacy in the neighbourhood.Care Connect IDA Pharmacy has taken over the former Vantage One Credit Union location in the Landing P...
Jun 16, 2023
