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Copperhead project advances
Kristen Holliday - Feb 04, 2025 - Biz Releases

A proposed 180-unit housing development near the site of a future elementary school in Pineview Valley is one step closer to breaking ground. After a public hearing last month, Kamloops city council adopted an official community plan amendment to allow for a future multi-unit development at 1920 Copperhead Dr. Council also voted in favour of rezoning […]

Interior resident wins home lottery
Chelsea Powrie - Feb 04, 2025 - Biz Releases

A Similkameen resident is likely in a very good mood after winning the grand prize in the 2024 Millionaire Lottery. The annual lottery, proceeds from which support the Vancouver General Hospital and UBC Hospital Foundation’s providing much-needed health care to patients around the province, had its final draw Monday, Feb. 3 for the ultimate winning […]

Enterprize winners thriving
Chelsey Mutter - Feb 04, 2025 - Biz Releases

Registration for the next iteration of the Enterprize Challenge is closing soon—and Community Futures is giving an update on the top three winners of the 2024 business bootcamp. Sage Dental Hygiene owner Jenna Smith said she’s been overwhelmed in the best way possible since taking first place in the competition in May 2024. Sage Dental […]

Begrand Fast Design wins big
Okanagan Edge Staff - Feb 03, 2025 - Biz Releases

Begrand Fast Design was the big winner on Saturday night during the 32nd annual Okanagan Housing Awards of Excellence. The Kelowna design firm, led by Nicole Begrand-Fast, captured five trophies during the gala at Delta Hotels by Marriott Grand Okanagan Resort. There were 46 awards handed out, including six by acclamation, by the Central Okanagan […]

Cafe announces final day
Okanagan Edge Staff - Feb 03, 2025 - Biz Releases

The last day for 350 Bakehouse and Cafe in downtown Kelowna will be Saturday, Feb. 22. Owner Ed Wouda in October announced the bakery was moving out of its 567 Bernard Ave. location after the building was purchased and he could not come to a rental agreement with his new landlord. The business has been […]

Business leaders to talk tariffs
Tim Petruk - Feb 03, 2025 - Biz Releases

Kamloops business leaders will meet early this week to discuss the potential local ramifications of the trade dispute that erupted over the weekend between Canada and the U.S.—and what might be done in response. U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday confirmed 25% tariffs would be imposed against all goods imported from Canada effective Tuesday. Prime Minister Justin […]

Careers Expo goes Wednesday
Madison Reeve - Feb 03, 2025 - Biz Releases

Okanagan College is hosting its annual Careers Expo on Wednesday (Feb. 5) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kelowna campus. The event offers a chance for OC students, alumni, and job seekers to connect with employers, explore career opportunities, and learn about co-op and new graduate positions. “In today’s rapidly evolving B.C. economy, […]

Local poutine impresses PETA
Okanagan Edge Staff - Jan 30, 2025 - Biz Releases

A Kelowna restaurant has attracted the positive attention of the world’s most famous animal rights group. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, more commonly known as PETA, has judged downtown Kelowna’s Naked Cafe as having one of the best vegan poutines in the country. La Poutine Week begins Saturday, so PETA has marked the […]

Smile Kelowna song released
Okanagan Edge Staff - Jan 30, 2025 - Biz Releases

Kelowna singer Gold Mynd released a song this week that he says celebrates the heart and soul of the Central Okanagan city. Smile Kelowna is the latest offering from Gold Mynd, a reggae singer who performed more than 50 shows across the province in 2024. “Smile Kelowna is more than just a song,” according to […]

Kamloops council approves plan
Michael Potestio - Jan 30, 2025 - Biz Releases

A six storey, 128-unit rental apartment building planned for Notre Dame Drive is moving ahead after Kamloops city council voted Tuesday to issue a development permit. A&T Project Developments Inc. plans to knock down the current building at 925 Notre Dame Dr., which houses Bianca Amor’s Liquidation Supercentre, and replace it with a new apartment […]