Kelowna to Comox coming
Pacific Coastal Airlines will be adding a non-stop flight between Kelowna and Comox this summer. Kelowna International Airport and the airline on Monday announced that service between the cities will begin on June 25. It will be Pacific Coastal’s third non-stop route between Kelowna and Vancouver Island, joining Victoria and Nanaimo. “The announcement of this […]
Avant produces fine quarter
Avant Brands has kicked off its new financial year with a bang. The Kelowna cannabis company reported a record first quarter net revenue and outperformed its revenue guidance, according to its quarterly financial report released Monday for the period ending Feb. 29. Net revenue was $8.1 million, which was 15% more than its previous first […]
Mine life likely to extend
The New Afton copper and gold mine just west of Kamloops is showing promising signs of being able to extend operations beyond 2030. New Gold, which owns the mine, is examining the potential of extending various zones of the mine through new exploration targets. The company is currently evaluating three areas of the mine: the […]
Carbon tax passed to consumers
Vernon residents might feel the sting of carbon tax hike twice, as some local businesses say they won’t be able to absorb the increased costs and will need to pass it onto consumers. Vernon Chamber of Commerce executive director Dan Proulx said members were surveyed prior to the April 1 hike, and businesses are looking […]
Global Fitness looks for home
W. Brett Wilson is looking for someone to lend him a helping hand. The entrepreneur who came to prominence as one of the dragons on CBC’s Dragons Den is looking for a building large enough to house his Global Fitness Gym. “If you’re doing a story, tell them the dragon is looking for someone to […]
Truck centre breaks ground
Ground has broken on a new truck sales and service facility on the grounds of Kelowna International Airport. City, airport and Velocity Truck Centres officials were on hand for the ceremony Friday morning, marking the unofficial construction start of the 41,000 square-foot facility that will have 19 service bays, including a hydrogen efficient repair space. […]
EnactusOC shines at regionals
Okanagan College business students hit the podium in every category at last month’s Enactus Canada Regional Exposition in Calgary and have advanced to the national championship. EnactusOC, which is made up OC business students who work on social, economic and environmental projects, earned a first, a second and two thirds at the competition on March […]
Non-browning apple approved
An Okanagan-based company is thrilled its latest trademarked, non-browning apple has been green-lit for sale on Canadian shelves, after a history of public nerves surrounding genetically modified crops. Okanagan Specialty Fruits is the developer and grower behind “Arctic apple” varieties, sold pre-sliced or diced with the promise of staying fresh and avoiding browning for up […]
Rest, relax at Soe Cafe
Specialty coffee shop by day, intimate wine bar by night. Say hello to Penticton’s newest cozy spot. Husband and wife, Ryan Grifone and Thuy Bui, have opened Soe Cafe, inspired by their travels through Europe and Japan. Soe Cafe officially welcomed the public last weekend after meticulously planning its designed-forward space to showcase local agricultural […]
Big plans in Black Mountain
A development proposal is now before the City of Kelowna that, if approved, would build out the area around the old Black Mountain school at Highway 33 and Gallagher Road. The school, originally built in 1922, was converted into a liquor store a year ago with the promise of more development in the future. The future has […]
