Small biz supports tax drop
Vernon-area businesses are pleased to see a drop in small business tax rates, according to the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce. The federal government has announced cuts to the small business tax rate from 10.5 per cent to nine per cent over the next two years. The move follows severe criticism of the Trudeau government over […]
Council bucking rules
A proposed development in Kelowna’s Mission will get a chance to appear before council again, ahead of the six-month reapplication window. During a lengthy public hearing Sept. 19, council narrowly voted down the Green Square development on Mission Springs Road, The development called for four buildings that would house 141 one, two and three-bedroom units. […]
Tax cut not enough
The Kelowna Chamber of Commerce is applauding Justin Trudeau’s revived plans to lower taxes on small businesses, but says the announcement won’t change its opposition to the federal government’s proposed corporate tax changes. The government announced the small business tax reduction today, promising to gradually scale back small business taxes, from 10.5 to 9 per […]
COEDC seeks new blood
The Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission is looking for some new blood. The commission is funded by local governments and has a mandate to increase business development in the region. It does that by providing resources, information and connections to local businesses. To help it accomplish those objectives, the COEDC takes advice from a 40-member […]
Building world’s largest crossing
A record-breaking feat of engineering has just been completed in British Columbia’s Yoho National Park, and the Kelowna company that built it says the project went up “without a hitch.” The massive wildlife overpass spans multiple lanes of traffic across the Trans Canada Highway, and is now the longest animal overpass in the world. Sean […]
Chamber’s best of the year
More than 400 members of the local business community gathered Saturday night at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre for the 30th annual Penticton and Wine Country business excellence awards. Seventeen winners were selected from more than 100 finalists by a secret panel of judges that changes every year. The full list of winners include: […]
Naramata Centre land sale
Significant change could be coming to Naramata Village, as the Naramata Centre moves to sell off parts of its 23-acre property in a bid to secure financial sustainability. The United Church retreat centre reopened in 2016 with a revised business model following a two-year closure. Last week, the centre met with the community to unveil […]
Sheep thrills next IPE
There promises to be some ‘sheep’ thrills at the Interior Provincial Exhibition next year. The IPE, also known as the Armstrong Fair, had just over 151,000 people go through the turnstiles last year and staff and volunteers are already working on the 2018 fair. “Each year we select a theme and slogan,” said Yvonne Paulson, […]
Okanagan Edge this week
Okanagan Edge This Week is our look back at everything that happened in business in the region over the last seven days. Local business news Big new development proposed A Vancouver developer wants permission to build a pair of six-storey mixed use buildings on an empty industrial lot in Kelowna’s north end. Illegal, but don’t close us As […]
Retirement staff walk out
Staff at Haven Hill Retirement Centre hit the street Friday to voice frustration towards their company. Workers at the centre on Haven Hill Road, who are members of the Hospital Employees Union, took part in a demonstration for about 30 minutes, looking to shed light on their request for fair wages. HEU negotiator Linda Schulz said there are […]
