Targeting eyesore inn
The District of Lake Country is taking measures to shut down a local motel. The Airport Inn Lakeside, which has been in bylaw contravention for nearly two decades, will not be issued a 2017 business licence A licence won’t be issued until the owner, (Raif Holdings Ltd.) complies with municipal bylaws and the BC Building […]
Hundreds attend job fair
There was a steady flow of people looking for work at at a job fair held Thursday in Penticton. The Cascades Casino Penticton teamed up with YMCA and WorkBC to accept resumes and offer on-the-spot interviews at the event, which was held at the Lakeside Resort in the afternoon. An evening session is also running from […]
How to get a loan
Securing capital is one of the most important parts of growing a business, and when small business owners have tapped dry the well of friends and family they often turn to financial institutions to fill in the financial gaps. The outcome of a pitch to a bank or credit union can have a huge impact on […]
Pitch the Dragons
Calling all aspiring entrepreneurs – or at least those who dare to face the dragons. Dragon’s Den is holding its 2017 auditions, and Kelowna is on the list of locations where the show will be scouting for those who deserve an investment. “The audition tour welcomes participants of all ages, with businesses at any stage […]
‘Inventathon’ champions
A group of local students took top prize at Enactus UBC’s “Inventathon” last weekend with their innovative idea for recycling food waste. The inaugural competition challenged participants to create a new business idea dealing with one of four major social issues in just 24 hours. Okanagan College business students Cameron Starcheski, Cooper Simpson and Darren Gillespie, along […]
Kelowna Mountain for sale
It began as an ambitious, year-round playground on 640 acres of property just south of Kelowna’s southern boundary. Now, 10 years later, after years of battles with the regional district and in the courts, Mark Consiglio’s dream is over. Kelowna Mountain is up for sale. The largest of the three parcels, 320 acres in size, […]
No advertising to save Warriors
City of West Kelowna vehicles will not be emblazoned with stickers recognizing the West Kelowna Warriors RBC Cup championship. The request, made by local business people hoping to keep the team in the city, was shot down 3-2 by council Tuesday. “I actually really wrestled with this, because I like the Westside (sic) Warriors, and […]
40 jobs
Need a job? A Kelowna concrete company is looking to hire 40 new employees ahead of the summer construction season. SK Form and Finish is hosting a hiring breakfast Feb. 21 from 8 a.m. until 12 pm. The company is looking to fill positions for general labourers, carpenter’s helpers, concrete finishers, concrete sealers and project […]
Clark to talk budget
Fresh off the upcoming budget and heading into this spring’s provincial election, Premier Christy Clark will address the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce next week. Clark, MLA for Westside-Kelowna, will recap the budget document in her luncheon speech at the Delta Grand Hotel on Feb. 24. In this week’s throne speech, Lt.-Gov. Judith Guichon, said the government is promising […]
Hot stuff in chili cook-off
Were the dishes too hot, too cold or just right? The eighth annual Vernon Winter Carnival Chili Cook-Off took place in Downtown Vernon on Saturday, with eight restaurants vying for top spot. Secret ingredients were not disclosed as 400 passport holders went though the doors of each participating restaurant to sample servings and vote on […]
