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DOWNTOWN VERNON | Downtown Vernon Association holds 2020 Annual General Meeting
The Downtown Vernon Association held its 2020 Annual General Meeting on May 27, 2020, with members approving the 2019 Annual Report and the Audited Financial Statements and electing the 2020 Board of Directors. “The DVA is pleased to announce that Tegan Carruthers of BDO Canada and Keelan Murtagh of SQM Group have been re-elected for…
Read MoreDOWNTOWN VERNON | DVA’s Notice of Annual General Meeting
DOWNTOWN VERNON ASSOCIATION’S NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Notice of Annual General Meeting Downtown Vernon Association 8:00am – Wednesday May 27, 2020 Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, the Downtown Vernon Association will hold its 26th Annual General Meeting via video conference through Zoom. This meeting is open to all Downtown Vernon Association members, including property…
Read MoreDOWNTOWN VERNON | BC’s RESTART PLAN
BC’s Restart Plan lays out a series of steps that we will take together to protect people and ensure that our province can come back from COVID-19 stronger than before.
Read MoreDOWNTOWN VERNON | PRIME MINISTER ANNOUNCES MORE SUPPORT FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and are vital for our families and communities across the country. They are facing economic hardship and uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic. That is why the Government of Canada is working around the clock to give these businesses the support they need so they can continue to…
Read MoreDOWNTOWN VERNON | NEW FEDERAL GOVERNMENT COVID-19 MEASURES
APRIL 16, 2020 This DOCUMENT will be regularly updated as the federal government announces new measures that will impact the charitable and nonprofit sector.
Read MoreDOWNTOWN VERNON | NEW #NOKTOGETHER GROUP LAUNCHES WEBSITE
NORTH OKANAGAN, BC—With the launch of the new #NOKTogether partnership and website, North Okanagan businesses and residents have access to a single hub of relevant and timely information as well as important tools to help endure the COVID-19 crisis. “This is an incredibly unique and challenging time for everyone. Our community’s business leaders wanted…
Read MoreDOWNTOWN VERNON | METERED AND TWO HOUR PARKING
METERED AND TWO HOUR PARKING April 1, 2020 Effective immediately, bylaw enforcement of on-street metered and two-hour parking zones has been suspended, with the exception of enforcement related to safety issues. The temporary change is intended to support businesses and encourage people to use the Downtown and access businesses that remain open. Council will revisit this decision at…
Read MoreDOWNTOWN VERNON | DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS AUTOMATED TO REDUCE TOUCH POINTS
COVID-19 UPDATE: DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS AUTOMATED TO REDUCE TOUCH POINTS March 30, 2020 News The City of Vernon is making changes to downtown traffic signals as part of its response to COVID-19, in order to reduce high touch points in the community. Starting today (March 30), pedestrian ‘walk’ phases at intersections located on 30Avenue, 32 Avenue,…
Read MoreDOWNTOWN VERNON | DOWNTOWN VERNON URGES YOU TO BUY LOCAL
DOWNTOWN VERNON URGES YOU TO BUY LOCAL MARCH 17, 2020 The Downtown Vernon Association is urging people to buy local and support businesses during the COVID-19 crisis. The Greater Vernon Chamber made a similar plea earlier this week. The DVA acknowledges the safety of workers and customers is of the utmost importance but asks residents…
Read MoreDOWNTOWN VERNON | RESOURCES FOR BUSINESS
IMPORTANT LINKS TO RESOURCES FOR BUSINESSES MARCH 17, 2020 Updated information and guidelines from the federal government including the changes to Employment Insurance: https://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/campaign-campagne/ressources-entreprises-COVID-19-business-resources.aspx?lang=eng A thorough checklist prepared by Small Business BC regarding business continuity during COVID-19: https://smallbusinessbc.ca/resource/business-continuity-covid-19 BCEDA: https://bceda.ca/coronavirus.php For printables and updates:https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19.html Information essential to businesses: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19/employers-businesses Find answers to common questions: https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-feature/coronavirus-disease-covid-19 The City of Vernon and…
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