Waste could save cherries
Where some people see only waste, UBCO researchers see the answer to healthier cherry crops. New research from the university suggests a cocktail of agricultural waste compost and chipped bark helps prevent root disease in cherry orchards, without the use of fumigation. The recently published research examines how the materials can help improve growth of newly-planted sweet […]
IKEA comes to Kelowna (kind of)
It will now be easier for Kelowna residents to get their Frihetens and Ektorps, thanks to a new IKEA Collection Point in the city. IKEA–famous for its inexpensive, oddly named furniture–made the announcement yesterday, saying Kelowna is one of three British Columbia cities to get new collection points, alongside Victoria and Nanaimo. IKEA customers in those […]
Foreign buyer tax: 1 year later
On Aug. 2, 2016, the provincial government implemented a 15 per cent tax on foreign nationals buying real estate in Metro Vancouver. When then finance minister Mike de Jong introduced the legislation containing the tax, he said the goal was to address low vacancy rates and high real estate prices in southern B.C. Today, with […]
New take on grad studies
The University of British Columbia’s Okanagan Campus has kicked off its unique take on graduate business education. The school’s Faculty of Management welcomed the first cohort of students from its Master of Management Program this week. The part-time program is 25 months long and designed to fit the schedules of working professionals, with course material delivered […]
Hotel business booming
Penticton is experiencing a major building boom recently, with the South Okanagan hotel business following suit. If approved, the 75-room hotel going before council on Tuesday would be the fourth new hotel tower to be built in the South Okanagan in less than two years. Mundi Hotel Enterprises is getting ready to start construction on 95 and 80-room hotels in […]
Ironman staying in Whistler
Despite rumours, Ironman Canada will not be returning to Penticton anytime soon. On July 28, the Resort Municipality of Whistler and Tourism Whistler renewed another three year contract to retain the globally recognized event until 2020. “We are proud to welcome dedicated Ironman athletes, along with their coaches, families and support teams for both training […]
Oliver winery best in BC
An Oliver winery has been named the No. 1 Winery in British Columbia at the National Wine Awards of Canada (NWAC). Road 13 Vineyards, located on the Golden Mile Bench, took home 13 awards and was named fourth on the top ten wineries in Canada. “We are very proud to have been recognized for the ninth […]
Rap about recycling
The Penticton and Wine Country Chamber of Commerce is asking local businesses to put their heads together to figure out how to be kinder to Mother Nature. Aug. 23, the chamber will host its latest Business Brainstorm, bringing together business leaders in the community to tackle the issue of recycling. The event will see the […]
Worker warning for heat wave
With blistering temperatures predicted for the Okanagan Valley this week, WorksafeBC is warning workers and their employers to protect themselves against heat stress. Environment Canada is predicting scorching heat in the Okanagan over the next week, with temperatures topping out at 36℃ in Kelowna and Vernon. Heat stress occurs when your internal temperature increases faster […]
Awards for Best Western
For the seventh time, the Best Western Plus Hotel and Suites has been recognized for its customer satisfaction. The Kelowna hotel was recently awarded a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence. The popular travel site’s award is given out based on the quality and quantity of reviews submitted by its users over a 12-month period. To qualify, […]
