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ARCHER: Heritage homes add character to Penticton
There’s something about an old house that I just love. I get this giddy feeling hearing the old wood floors creak as I was across a room, the dated wallpaper, hand-cranked appliances, and little odds and ends of years long past. And it still feels, in a way, like home. So when it comes to...
HELSTON: Don’t miss out on what downtown Vernon has to offer
Downtown Vernon has a charming Main Street framed by quaint cafes, art galleries and boutiques. It has an old fashioned movie theatre, wide sidewalks for strolling, and park benches for those who want to sit awhile. It’s the picturesque street you’d find in movies set in small towns, like The Majestic. The only thing it...
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…
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.…
Dragons’ Den looking for more entrepreneurs from B.C. Interior
KELOWNA – Entrepreneurs looking for their big break could get when auditions for the popular…
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…
Further layoffs at Horizon North’s Kamloops location
KAMLOOPS – Another 34 workers for Horizon North Logistics were given temporary layoff notices today,…
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…
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…
Several Vernon businesses fall victim to thieves
VERNON – A rash of break-ins are taking a toll on local businesses in Vernon,…
Restaurant group spreading the word about liquor law changes
OKANAGAN – The lobby group behind the restaurants and bars in B.C. want to educate…
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…
Tax evading Kamloops businessman could get jail time
KAMLOOPS – A Kamloops businessman who allegedly fled to Asia for years after being charged…
Several Southern Interior entrepreneurs to be honoured at Aboriginal Business Awards
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Several Aboriginal businesspeople from the Thompson-Okanagan will be celebrated next month for their…
“We can do something”: Vernon shopkeeper has an idea to help with business break-ins
VERNON – A downtown Vernon shopkeeper has a unique idea to help make things a…