Tag Archives: Business & Economy
A new facility at Gardengate opens doors for Kamloops food businesses
KAMLOOPS - Gardengate is a program that helps individuals with mental health or addiction issues by connecting them with activities around the garden.Late last summer, the program broke ground on a ne...
Aug 31, 2021
Tourism Kamloops looks ahead to fall and winter season after wildfire-challenged summer
KAMLOOPS - While many tourism businesses in the Interior had a successful summer, Tourism Kamloops says others had a very different environment to work through. With restrictions easing in July, touri...
Doug Collins Aug 30, 2021
Free youth bus fares to help encourage next generation of transit riders
NANAIMO - Children under the age of 12 won't have to pay to get on board public transit systems throughout the province starting Wednesday, Sept. 1.RDN board chair Tyler Brown strongly supports the dr...
Aug 30, 2021
Nicola Valley Food Bank steps up to support wildfire evacuees
MERRITT, B.C. - It was on June 30 that a fire tore through the town of Lytton, B.C. Since those early days of the 2021 fire season, the Nicola Valley Food Bank has been there for evacuees."Bedding, cl...
Aug 27, 2021
United for BC Wildfire Recovery Fund aims to help those affected by 2021 wildfires
KAMLOOPS - While we're still in the midst of the 2021 wildfire season, it's sure to go down as one of the worst BC has ever experienced. With hundreds of properties lost, and the total cost of those l...
Aug 26, 2021
City to launch online survey for high-profile downtown Nanaimo block
NANAIMO - Public opinions will be gathered on overhauling a strategically vital block in the middle of Nanaimo's downtown core.Starting Thursday, Aug. 26, the City officially begins gathering feedback...
Aug 25, 2021
VIEX approaches at Beban Park, scaled down event sees vast admission reduction
NANAIMO - While this year's Vancouver Island Exhibition will be smaller than past fairs, most of its popular attractions are back.The 127th annual fair runs Friday Aug. 27 through Sunday Aug. 29 at th...
Aug 23, 2021
Downtown Kamloops homes in the path of City Gardens development offered for sale and relocation
KAMLOOPS - There are 12 homes located in downtown Kamloops for sale, with some starting as low as $75,000.However, there may be a few extra costly logistics afterward.The Kelson Group purchased three ...
James Peters Aug 17, 2021
Survey aims to improve mountain biking amenities in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - With mountain biking in a boom period, local stewards are trying to capture the economic impact the fast-growing sport is having in Nanaimo.Nanaimo Mountain Bike Club partnered with several ...
Aug 16, 2021
City of Port Alberni completes purchase of Somass Mill
PORT ALBERNI - The purchase of a prime piece of waterfront property has completed.The City of Port Alberni recently purchased the Somass Mill property from Western Forest Products for $5.3 million. Ma...
Aug 15, 2021
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