News Items tag as: Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce

Vernon chamber president questions pricey pot shop business licences
April 16, 2021 - 4:45 PM
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The Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce's president is questioning the $2,000 business licencing fee for a retail cannabis licence when liquor stores are only paying a fraction of that cost to operate.
Antisocial behaviour, homelessness not the biggest concern for Vernon businesses: survey
November 26, 2019 - 6:00 PM

While anti-social behaviour and the negative effects associated with the street entrenched population are often thought to be the biggest challenge facing local businesses, a recent survey lists finding staff as the most pressing concern.
How B.C.’s proposed speculation tax could impact Vernon
April 30, 2018 - 2:53 PM

VERNON - One of Vernon’s biggest housing developers says it’s already had a drop in the number of out-of-province buyers following the announcement of a proposed speculation tax in B.C.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
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Where to get weird and exotic snacks in Kelowna
Arabic malt energy drinks, protein Snickers bars, an edible Barbie dream house, Snoop Dogg chips; if any of those exotic snacks pique your interest there are places to get them in Kelowna. Seoulful Convenience specializes in Korean snacks a

Nebraska judge's ruling moves the state closer to legalizing medical marijuana
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Three weeks after Nebraska voters overwhelmingly approved medical marijuana the state moved a step closer to allowing it Tuesday when a judge ruled that the petitions that put the question on the ballot were valid.

HOUSING CRISIS: Kelowna factory builds economic, sustainable modular homes
When most people think of assembly lines they think of cars, toys or things you find on a department store shelf. A factory in Kelowna has an assembly line for houses that builds them quickly, sustainably and economically. SRI Homes is a co

Vernon chamber president questions pricey pot shop business licences