Free beverage industry training
Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association is offering free career development training to those in the beverage industry—regardless of their experience level. TOTA, in conjunction with Okanagan College, will hold the Accelerated Beverage Industry Training Program Feb. 3-14 at OC’s Vernon campus. The program consists of intensive, hands-on training Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 […]
Key Award finalists revealed
The finalists have been named for the 23rd annual Key Business Awards. There are 12 honours up for grabs, and the finalists in each category were revealed during a lunch at Kelly O’Bryan’s on Thursday. The Technology & Innovation category has just one finalist, so Brent Ducharme Marketing Agency will win by acclimation. The Greater […]
Tower switching to rentals
Plans have changed for the Kelson Group’s Alyssium tower, which recently started its 20-storey ascent into the Kamloops skyline. The tower is part of the $200-million, 525-unit City Gardens development that began construction in March 2022. It is under construction at Fourth Avenue and Nicola Street, just west of the 24-storey Trillium tower, which is […]
‘Headicure’ spa now open
Penticton is now home to its first head spa—a unique, holistic service promoting health and well-being through scalp treatments. Recently opened inside the Martin Street Hair Salon, Penticton Headicure Headspa has treatments that focus on hair and scalp health, working to promote hair growth, while improving blood circulation and aiming to help clients destress. “You […]
Crane up at UBCO site
Change is afoot at a controversial downtown Kelowna development site. Progress at the UBC Okanagan tower is advancing, with the piling stage of construction completed in mid-November and now foundation work is underway. The below-ground foundation work is expected to be complete by summer 2025. “Recently, a crane was installed on site to lift and […]
College offers net-zero training
FortisBC is teaming up with Okanagan College in an effort to get more people trained in net-zero construction. The energy company has invested $495,000 to help the college offer a microcredential in sustainable building technology. The college already offers a sustainable building technology diploma. The microcredential is being developed to allow students to complete the […]
Time to Taste Around region
Here’s your chance to try that restaurant you’ve been eyeing without blowing the budget. Taste Around—formerly known as Dine Around—is underway at nearly 60 dining establishments around the Central Okanagan, offering set-price menus between $25 and $65. For many in the industry, it’s a chance to draw people in at what is traditionally a slow […]
Federal cash for local tourism
Niche Wine Co. in West Kelowna, ZipZone Peachland and Kelowna International Airport are all tapping into $2 million in federal funding for the tourism sector. The feds announced 14 organizations and businesses based in B.C.’s Southern Interior will get funding through the Tourism Growth Program. Nearly $550,000 will be injected into the Central Okanagan. The money is aimed […]
Chamber seeks board members
It’s that time of year again, when Kelowna Chamber of Commerce goes in search of board directors. The business organization is inviting those who have good standing with the chamber to put their name forth for a 12-month stint. The board of directors oversees the interests of the Kelowna chamber’s 1,100 members. The application deadline […]
Calling all female entrepreneurs
A one-day symposium will be held in Kelowna in June for female entrepreneurs looking to build a business with a strong work-life balance. The Pink Skirt Project, which is the brainchild of Kelowna entrepreneurs Renée Warren and Anita Parker, will be held on Thursday, June 12, at The Metro Hub. “The pink skirt represents female […]
