Greater Vernon Chamber Of Commerce

• City of Vernon vows to meet with non-profits after backlash over rent at civic facilities

  The Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce has been advocating for fairer fees for non-profit user groups since 2023 arguing it is in the community's best interest.

  Canada

  May 30, 2025
  
• Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce calling for amendments to B.C.’s paid sick leave

  The province instituted the rule on Jan. 1, 2022, and employers are now required to provide eligible employees up to five days of paid sick leave.

  Canada

  Mar 25, 2023
  
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• Vernon, B.C. chamber of commerce pleased city not pursuing drive-thru prohibition

  The proposed bylaw change would have seen new drive-thru businesses, everything from fast food to car washes, prohibited in the city center.

  Canada

  Mar 17, 2023
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• Vernon, B.C.’s chamber suggests converting office space to housing as remote work continues

  The Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce is pitching the idea suggesting it could be a win-win that benefits downtown businesses and helps with the housing shortage.

  Canada

  Nov 29, 2022
• Candice Bergen to appear at Vernon, B.C. Chamber of Commerce virtual town hall meeting

  Candice Bergen will participate in the online event with Vernon Chamber of Commerce members Monday, Feb. 28, from 12 to 1 p.m.

  Canada

  Feb 7, 2022
• COVID-19: Vernon Chamber of Commerce seeking equity on capacity limits

  The chamber says capacity limits for the Interior Health region should be the same as Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island health regions.

  Health

  Oct 27, 2021
• Mixed reaction from Vernon businesses on overdose prevention site

  A year after an overdose prevention site moved into downtown Vernon, the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce reached out to neighbouring businesses to gauge its impact.

  Canada

  Apr 17, 2021
• Residents of Vernon, B.C., encouraged to support local with creative contest

  "We have a list of tasks where you can act as a secret agent."

  Lifestyle

  Apr 6, 2021
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• White supremacy clippings littered near North Okanagan schools denounced by local officials

  The small, hand-cut clippings were scattered sometime early Wednesday, during Orange Shirt Day.

  Canada

  Oct 1, 2020
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• Downtown location for Vernon overdose prevention site controversial

  The city's chamber of commerce has come out against the plan to locate the site downtown.

  Health

  May 12, 2020