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Fruit co-operative unites growers

You should have a better eating experience when you choose B.C. tree fruits at the market, now that there’s only one co-operative packing and shipping fruit. Growers elected the first board of directo… more
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Airport expansion takes off

Kelowna International Airport is preparing for its terminal expansion by beginning the first phase of the project — parking and road improvements. Peter Bros Construction was awarded the $2.9 million … more
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Lumber output falls

Output from B.C. sawmills and planers was down 28.1 per cent in June compared to the same month in 2007, according to the latest figures from Statistics Canada. Interior mills reduced their output by … more
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Employment agency seeks directors

Ever wonder who helps many of our community’s businesses start or expand? Or where does someone in the North Okanagan go… more
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Seniors’ complex gets the green light

The City of Armstrong has given the final go ahead to a new seniors’ housing complex on the site of the old Haugen Centr… more
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Employees left reeling over plant closure

Gene Wirch was direct when asked for a general reaction to Friday’s announcement of the impending closure of the Owens-I… more
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Liquor pricing raises concern

There are calls to tighten up “cheap drink nights” at Vernon’s pubs and night clubs. Coun. Patrick Nicol is increasingly… more
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Vernon facilities avoid recalled products

Additional items are being added to the long list of Maple Leaf products being recalled. The Canadian Food Inspection Ag… more
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Lake Country buddies up with business service

An effort by municipal, provincial and federal governments to encourage more Canadian business startups has led to the i… more
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