News Items tag as: Vernon Tourism

iN PHOTOS: Gondola project in North Okanagan takes big step forward
April 19, 2024 - 7:00 PM

The Okanagan Gondola project reveals a new rendering for its project as it received its final approval from the Regional District of North Okanagan. It is now advancing to the next phase of the project with hopes of being open in 2025.
Vernon getting ready to host western regional pickleball championships
April 16, 2024 - 11:30 AM

Vernon will be host to this summer's 2024 Pickleball Canada Western Regional Championship and now is the time to register.
Predator Ridge loves Alberta and they want everyone to know it
May 14, 2019 - 9:30 AM

VERNON - Predator Ridge Resort has a simple message it wants to share with its neighbours to the east: We love Alberta.
Rainclouds fail to scare away too many North Okanagan tourists
July 21, 2016 - 11:30 AM

VERNON - Cool, rainy weather over the past few weeks may have put a bit of a damper on tourism during the first leg of summer in the North Okanagan, but it appears most visitors were determined to stick to their vacation plans even if it meant packing a raincoat.
Vernon debuts new city brand: 'Activate Life'
June 23, 2015 - 2:26 PM

VERNON - McDonald’s has ‘I’m lovin’ it’, NIKE has ‘Just do it’ and now the City of Vernon is embracing the power of the slogan with the new tagline, ‘Activate Life.’
Why you've been reading so much about Vernon vacations lately
June 03, 2015 - 2:28 PM

VERNON - Vernon has made headlines in various travel publications of late, but what you might not know is how those stories came to be.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are a collection of reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the third week of November 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jo

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

Penticton 'potio' smoking lounge blazing a trail for cannabis tourism
A dispensary in Penticton made its patio into a pot smoking lounge, and its success could turn a new leaf for the cannabis industry in the Okanagan. Back in February the BC government permitted smoking pot anywhere you’re allowed to s

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

News Items tag as: Vernon Tourism

iN PHOTOS: Gondola project in North Okanagan takes big step forward

Vernon getting ready to host western regional pickleball championships

Predator Ridge loves Alberta and they want everyone to know it

Rainclouds fail to scare away too many North Okanagan tourists

Vernon debuts new city brand: 'Activate Life'

Why you've been reading so much about Vernon vacations lately

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