News Items tag as: Vernon Flower Shop

Okanagan florists busy during pandemic, some busier than ever
May 02, 2020 - 6:00 PM

While the COVID-19 pandemic has brought hard times onto some local businesses, Okanagan flower shops are busy — some say even busier than ever.
Every week for 16 years this North Okanagan flower shop has sent bouquets to hospice patients
January 26, 2017 - 8:00 PM

VERNON - Local florists Jake and Mary Spoor say the vases of fresh flowers they give to the Vernon Hospice House each week are a small thing, but to the patients and their families, the thoughtful gift is an enormous gesture.
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West Kelowna farm selling thousands of apples after fruit packers closure
Paynter’s farm is staying open later into the season to help move thousands of pounds of apples from local farmers after the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative shut down earlier this year. Jennay Oliver, Paynter’s farm owner and operato

Kentucky to help connect patients with medical providers as part of its medical cannabis program
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky will offer an online directory to help connect patients with medical providers as it prepares for the start of its medical cannabis program in 2025, Gov. Andy Beshear said Thursday. So far, 154 doctors a

Survey finds huge majority of British Columbians say homeownership now a luxury
A survey from Habitat for Humanity Canada shows 87 per cent of British Columbians view homeownership as a luxury. The online survey conducted by Leger for the non-profit asked 1,500 Canadians a range of questions about the housing cri

Okanagan florists busy during pandemic, some busier than ever