Biz Releases


NONA raises record amount
Darren Handschuh - Jan 30, 2025 - Biz Releases

North Okanagan Neurological Association’s Lights for Kids with the John Christmas Light Tour raised a record-setting $51,000. The annual December event raises money for NONA, a Vernon group that works with children with a variety of challenges. Services provided at NONA Child Development Centre include speech therapy, infant development, autism services and more. Every year, […]

Black Mountain project proposed
Wayne Moore - Jan 30, 2025 - Biz Releases

Several townhouses are being proposed for Black Mountain Drive alongside Black Mountain Golf Course. Brought forward by Blue Sky at Black Mountain, the development would consist of eight buildings comprising 50 stacked townhouse modules. In all, 100 units would be delivered. In order to facilitate the project, the property would have to be rezoned from […]

Rentals planned near KGH
Okanagan Edge Staff - Jan 29, 2025 - Biz Releases

Argus Properties has submitted plans to build a six-storey, mixed-use building across from Kelowna General Hospital. The Kelowna company has applied for development and variance permits for 2275 and 2283 Pandosy St., which is located on the northeast corner of the intersection of Pandosy Street and Rose Avenue. The building would have 59 rental units, […]

Hockey night, by United Way
Okanagan Edge Staff - Jan 29, 2025 - Biz Releases

United Way BC and West Kelowna Warriors are teaming up to send more than 40 families and seniors for a fun night out. The service organization is providing tickets and food vouchers to those facing financial challenges through its Local Love Fund. The families and seniors will attend the Warriors’ game on Saturday, Feb. 8, […]

Resident vows to fight project
Michael Potestio - Jan 29, 2025 - Biz Releases

Kamloops city council gave the green light Tuesday to a controversial housing development in Valleyview, prompting one neighbour to vow legal action as long as he can muster the cash. By a vote of 7-1, city council approved a zoning amendment bylaw and authorized a development variance permit for a project set to rise in […]

Closure led to chopper use
Cindy White - Jan 29, 2025 - Biz Releases

It was definitely one of the fastest ways to get around Monday’s prolonged closure of the Bennett Bridge. West Kelowna-based Valhalla Helicopters gave a lift to a dozen people who needed to get from the Westside to Kelowna in a hurry. Marketing manager Claire Savege says the phone calls started around 8 a.m. after it became clear […]

Chamber hopeful about trade
Cindy White - Jan 29, 2025 - Biz Releases

Comments by Premier David Eby on Tuesday should give a boost to the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce in its fight to make headway against interprovincial trade barriers. During a news conference on the looming tariff threat from U.S. President Donald Trump, Eby mentioned that now is the time to address interprovincial trade barriers. “It’s moments […]

Wine veteran most inspiring
Okanagan Edge Staff - Jan 28, 2025 - Biz Releases

An Okanagan Falls wine industry veteran has received a prestigious honour from Wine Industry Advisor. Tanya Martin, who serves as operations director at Blasted Church Vineyards, was been named one of Wine’s Most Inspiring People for 2025. The honour celebrates those who make significant contributions to the wine industry, and she is one of 10 […]

New faces on COEDC committee
Okanagan Edge Staff - Jan 28, 2025 - Biz Releases

Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission recently selected a new chairperson and six fresh members for its advisory committee. Sharon Hughes-Geekie is the new chairperson of the 45-member committee, which is made up of industry leaders, elected officials, local government staff and community organization representatives. The group meets once a month to work on creating economic […]

Mobile home park sold
Luc Rempel - Jan 28, 2025 - Biz Releases

A mobile home park for seniors in the heart of Sicamous has sold for $1.7 million. Eldorado Mobile Home Park, a 2.64 acre property with 22 pads, is located at 469 Main St., across from the district office and in close proximity to local amenities. Advertised on sellingmobilehomeparks.com as “easy absentee ownership with steady cash […]