Helping women pursue construction
The Central Okanagan chapter of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association has launched a scholarship to help female students who are taking a construction-related program at a post-secondary institution. The Women in Construction Education Award will be worth $2,000 and can be used for study, living expenses, daycare, rent and other costs. CHBA-CO’s Women in Construction […]
Westside business walk held
Those who try to shape policy have a better feel for what businesses are thinking and facing in West Kelowna and Westbank First Nation. Greater Westside Board of Trade executive members and West Kelowna elected officials conducted their annual business walk recently, aiming to understand what challenges businesses are facing. The walk took place on […]
Stills Co. focuses on restaurant
Stills Co. is dropping its distillery plans to focus on its restaurant. The restaurant at 501 Lansdowne St. opened last summer. At the time, staff said it was still working on figuring out the distillery process but have now abandoned the distillery altogether. Bryan Pilbeam, chief operating officer for Invictus properties, which owns The Hive […]
Farmers’ Market ready to go
Penticton residents and visitors are reminded to watch for increased foot traffic throughout downtown with the return of the local farmers’ market this Saturday morning. The market, which is entering its 34th year, will mean a road closure in the 100 block of Main Street, north of Westminster Avenue, every Saturday from 6 a.m. to 2 […]
Big White celebrates season
It is full speed ahead on construction for new staff housing at Big White as the resort says goodbye to its 60th ski season. The resort is spending $12 million on a new staff accommodation building in Black Forest. Foundations were poured last fall, and crews are now back on site, working to bring 128 […]
Summit raises $3.5 million
A Kelowna commercial insurance brokerage and risk management firm has generated $3.5 million during its seed round of financing. Summit, which was founded in 2022 by Davis Gilbert and Josh Pillsbury, wants to change the way commercial insurance is distributed. Summit says it is “building the commercial brokerage of the future: driven by human expertise, […]
Small Shop event expands
Downtown Kelowna Association is inviting the public to shop local this weekend and score some deals. The business organization is hosting its Spring To It-Shop Local event as part of its annual Small Shop promotion this Friday through Sunday, April 19-21. Small Shop used to be a one-day event but this year is expanding to […]
Airport numbers keep climbing
The number of passengers travelling through Fulton Field continues to climb, according to the latest data from Kamloops Airport. In a news release, airport officials reported 89,588 travellers in the first three months of 2024—nearly 11% more than the first quarter of last year. “Passenger numbers for the first quarter of 2024 reflect the continued […]
Merritt tries to keep company
The City of Merritt is trying to sweeten the pot to help keep electric vehicle maker Edison Motors from leaving the community for a fresh start in Terrace. Edison Motors founder and CEO Chace Barber says the hybrid-electric logging truck company began in his backyard in the Nicola Valley but is now ready to […]
Fest of Ale smashing success
The Penticton Trade and Convention Centre buzzed with excitement over the weekend as 67 B.C.-based craft brewers gathered to showcase more than 200 craft beers and ciders. Organized by the Okanagan Fest of Ale Society, the event drew crowds ready for a number of brews. “We had an awesome time this weekend and are thrilled […]
