Bylands best in the country
West Kelowna’s Bylands Garden Centre has been recognized by the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association as they have received the 2019 Garden Centre of the Year Award. The National Awards of Landscape Excellence took place in Abbotsford on August 14 with more than 130 people in attendance. The best in the landscape horticulture profession came together […]
Concrete flowing at Brooklyn
The first major concrete pour has begun at the Brooklyn tower in downtown Kelowna as the long awaited project finally takes shape. Ground was broken on the site, owned by Mission Group, in March 2019 and while work has been underway for a while, the pouring of concrete means the site will begin to look […]
Home delivery booming
Skip the Dishes has been operating in the Okanagan for nearly two years and according to the delivery service, business is booming. According to a Skip spokesperson, the most popular independent restaurants in 2019 so far this year are Bluetail Sushi Kitchen, Made in India, and Momo Sushi. Residents and visitors are enjoying the ease […]
Detonate Brewing expands
Summerland’s Detonate Brewing opens a brand new taproom and lounge on Thursday. The craft brewery has been operating for about 2.5 years, previously with a 100-square-foot micro taproom that fit just a handful of people. The new space features 28 seats and will also offer an assortment of snacks and wine and cider to go with […]
Electric boats making waves
A Kelowna manufacturer has secured its first commercial client as demand grows for electric boats. Tim Bieber, director of sales for Templar Marine, says Victoria will launch six of its zero-emission vessels. The B.C. capital will have a new, environmentally friendly tourist attraction when the Victoria Electric Boat Company hits the water in 2020. The […]
New stores at The District on Bernard
More businesses have been announced for The District on Bernard as construction chugs along at the old Towne Centre Mall location. The mall, which is located on Bernard Avenue in downtown Kelowna, was purchased by MKK Property Corp. for $8.55 million in February 2017. Only a handful of stores continue to operate in the two-storey […]
70’s vibe embraced by Kelowna
With opening weekend behind them, the owners of Kelowna’s newest restaurant are breathing a sigh of relief as things at Skinny Duke’s Glorious Emporium went off without a hitch. Downtown’s newest establishment is a sight to behold as the 70’s themed restaurant and bar drew in crowds of eager patrons wanting to take in the […]
$762M trade surplus in May
Canada posted its first trade surplus since last summer in May as the auto sector helped boost exports to a record level and the economy continued to show signs of rebounding. Statistics Canada said Wednesday a jump in exports helped the economy to a $762-million international merchandise trade surplus in May. The surplus was the […]
Safeguards for investors
One of the watchdogs for Canada’s investment industry says it’s working towards creating regulatory safeguards for clients who may be targets of financial exploitation, particularly seniors. The Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada says a survey done for IIROC found wide public support for having tools and rules in place to protect vulnerable clients. The […]
Tolko operations being audited
Tolko’s operations near Merritt will be audited by the Forest Practices Board. The Board will examine Tolko’s forestry activities in the Cascades Natural Resource District during the week of July 8. Auditors will examine whether Tolko’s harvesting, roads, silviculture, fire protection and associated planning between June 1, 2018, and July 12, 2019, met the requirements of […]
