Strike looms after shocking vote
More than 1,000 workers in the Kamloops area may soon hit the picket line, after voicing near-unanimous support for a strike. The United Steelworkers Local 7619 represents workers at the Highland Valley Copper Mine in Spences Bridge. According to Union President Kyle Wolff, 85 per cent of its membership showed up for a strike vote June 16, […]
Pot patent for Kelowna company
A Kelowna company has just been granted an important patent by the Australian Patent Office. The patent protects Lexaria Bioscience Corporation’s proprietary technology for an improved way to deliver cannabinoid active agents through foods. Cannabinoid active agents are chemicals that act on cannabinoid receptors in humans, causing the effects typically associated with a marijuana “high.” […]
Councillor’s company wins bid
A contract worth at least $187,000 to remove sandbags around Penticton has been awarded to a company owned in part by a city councillor. According to a disclosure notice, Coun. Max Picton informed the city’s corporate officer on Friday that Sun-Oak Construction, a company of which he is a partial owner, was awarded the contract. […]
Another hotel moves in
Yet another hotel chain has plans to move into Vernon. The Best Western Premier is proposing a six-storey, 114-room structure on Anderson Way, according to Kevin Poole, the City of Vernon’s economic development manager. If it goes ahead, the hotel would sit beside a Four Points by Sheraton which has yet to be constructed. “At […]
Angler recovers from fire
With pumps still chugging in its basement, fighting the last remnants of the season’s flooding, The Blind Angler Grill in Peachland suffered another blow last week when it went up in flames. Co-owner Nancy McDonald says a fire sparked by the restaurant’s freezer last week took out the Angler’s air conditioning, freezer compressor, some outdoor […]
More homes, fewer rentals
More single and multi-family homes are being built in Vernon but the vacancy rate for renters remains below two per cent. The construction of single family homes is currently driving the market, Kevin Poole, the City of Vernon’s economic development manager, told city council Monday. “Recently, there has been strong residential in terms of single […]
Out from under the radar
For five years, Oliver’s CheckMate Artisanal Winery has quietly been producing small batches of Chardonnays and Merlots, making them available to customers by allocation only. However, this summer the winery is coming out from under the radar, with the opening of its “pop-up” tasting room. “The Installation” will be a small, pop-up tasting room designed […]
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 […]
