Business
Tax evading Kamloops businessman could get jail time
KAMLOOPS – A Kamloops businessman who allegedly fled to Asia for years after being charged…
Man charged in Kamloops business smash-and-grab released on bail
KAMLOOPS – A man charged with breaking into and stealing from a North Shore business…
Restaurant group spreading the word about liquor law changes
OKANAGAN – The lobby group behind the restaurants and bars in B.C. want to educate…
Several Vernon businesses fall victim to thieves
VERNON – A rash of break-ins are taking a toll on local businesses in Vernon,…
City of Vernon moving ahead with road project despite local business concerns
VERNON – The City of Vernon will be improving its consultation process after a local…
Lack of public consultation for Vernon road project could cost the city
VERNON – Vernon council might swallow a $100,000 loss after concerns have arisen about a…
Further layoffs at Horizon North’s Kamloops location
KAMLOOPS – Another 34 workers for Horizon North Logistics were given temporary layoff notices today,…
Vernon businesses encourage owners to stop leaving dogs in hot cars, bring them inside instead
VERNON – Some Vernon businesses are making it easier for dog owners to keep their…
Dragons’ Den looking for more entrepreneurs from B.C. Interior
KELOWNA – Entrepreneurs looking for their big break could get when auditions for the popular…
First ever ‘curbside chat’ to explore future of downtown Vernon
VERNON – It’s time for downtown Vernon to have a curbside chat about the future.…
Vernon council will ‘sit back and wait’ when it comes to pot dispensaries
VERNON – A Vernon pot dispensary made a pitch to work openly, transparently and collaboratively…
Advocate likens cost of a new Vernon arena to a monthly cup of coffee
VERNON - A number of businesses, sports groups and community members came out to show their support for a new arena in Vernon. Representatives from the Vernon Vipers, Greater Vernon Minor Hockey, the Vernon Figure Skating Club, the Prestige Hotel, Super 8 and Village Green, among others, came together at a news conference Monday, Nov....
Great timing for Oyama artist to meet demand for colouring books
OYAMA - This Christmas you will be tempted at some point to browse the latest trend of colouring books for adults but before you buy off the rack, you should see the books from local artist Sarah Marie Thompson. The long-time Okanagan resident has three colouring books for sale both online and at Kelowna’s Mosaic...
Kamloops and Vernon Finning locations will stay, unknown if job cuts will hit locally
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - While Finning International announced another round of cuts the company says Southern Interior locations won’t be moving or amalgamating. The company, which is the world's largest dealer for Caterpillar equipment, has bases in Canada, where it's headquartered in Vancouver, South America and Europe. The cuts, announced today, Nov. 12, are company-wide. Hilary Anaka,...
Vernon bar taking things in a new direction
VERNON - A Vernon restaurant and sports bar is turning its focus from those who go out, to those who stay in. Monashee’s Bar & Grill on 30 Avenue in downtown Vernon will welcome patrons for a pint for the last time this weekend, but it’s not turning its back on them completely. Owner Steve...