Old Paramount open next year
In less than a year the former Paramount Theatre on will open its doors once again, but this time taps will replace the screens. CRAFT Beer Market has announced it will open in the Bernard Avenue location by “early 2018.” The Calgary-based chain is known for the extensive collection of beer on tap (each of […]
Job fair at YMCA
The YMCA of the Central Okanagan will host a job fair later this month, dedicated solely to filling a swath of positions in its organization. Cassandra Thomas, the organization’s employee and volunteer engagement specialist, says the fair will be an “excellent opportunity” for job seekers to explore options at the YMCA. She says the organizations […]
Distinct excellence
Distinctly Kelowna Tours has been awarded a Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor for 2017. TripAdvisor.com is the world’s largest travel website. Its certificates of excellence account for the quality and quantity of reviews submitted by travellers on the website over a 12-month period. To qualify, a business must maintain an overall TripAdvisor bubble rating of at least […]
Whole Foods Market retires
On Sunday evening, Whole Foods Market in Penticton shut its doors for good. Whole Foods Market, which has been bought by Nature’s Fare, is a local organic health food store. The market, that isn’t affiliated with the American chain Whole Foods Market, has impacted the health food residents of the community. “Over the years I’ve had people say they […]
Staff urge ‘wellness centres’
Staff with the City of Penticton is standing by its recommendation to end the city’s licensing program for a pair of marijuana dispensaries in the city. Earlier this month, council punted the decision on the issue after hearing from the owners of Okanagan Cannabinoid Therapy and Green Essence, the two shops they granted temporary permits to back […]
Building boom in Peach City
Penticton is in the the midst of a building boom that doesn’t show any signs of slowing down. Mid-year data released by the City of Penticton this week shows building permit applications up 35 per cent, with inspections up 38 per cent over the same time last year. Construction values through to the end of June […]
Okanagan Edge this week
Okanagan Edge This Week is our look back at everything that happened in business in the region over the last seven days. Local business news Massive hiring blitz at KF KF Aerospace is in the midst of a massive hiring spree, as it looks to grow its operations in Kelowna to close to 700 full-time staff, after taking […]
Gymnastic club wins land battle
Camille Martens is breathing an Olympic-sized sigh of relief. Martens operates Okanagan Rhythmic Gymnastics and has been odds with the North Okanagan Regional District for years over the facility that is on farm land at 2515 East Vernon Rd. But on Friday, the former Olympian and national champion announced the Agricultural Land Commission approved the […]
Finding fire victims homes
A local startup hopes to help residents who recently lost their homes in the devastating Water’s Edge structure fire. Happipad, a Kelowna-based software company, will host a community night July 17 to give former Water’s Edge and Walnut Grove Motel residents an opportunity to connect with local landlords and property developers. Cailan Libby, the company’s […]
Gopal a top Canadian immigrant
A longtime Kelowna resident and prominent figure in the city’s tech community has been honoured as one of the top immigrants in Canada. Accelerate Okanagan CEO Raghwa Gopal was one of 25 Canadians who recently received a Canadian Immigrant Magazine 2017 Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Award. Raghwa, who grew up in Fiji but moved to […]
